Alexandra's Guidebook
Food Scene
Where do you go when you're new in town? To the Irish Pub!! Good food, great tunes, and they will always tell ya where ya need to go!
15 locals recommend
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd AveWhere do you go when you're new in town? To the Irish Pub!! Good food, great tunes, and they will always tell ya where ya need to go!
Whats a good place to go besides Kells? Kells Brewpub!! If you want to catch the latest footie game and have a cold brew, this is your spot. Cozy with traditional Irish booths.
23 locals recommend
Kells Brewery
210 NW 21st AveWhats a good place to go besides Kells? Kells Brewpub!! If you want to catch the latest footie game and have a cold brew, this is your spot. Cozy with traditional Irish booths.
Walls of whiskey designed as a library - with working ladder and all. Be sure to get there earlyor make a reservation. While you wait you could sit in the Green Room, which is just a small additon of the main bar. Great food and VERY knowledgeable staff.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StWalls of whiskey designed as a library - with working ladder and all. Be sure to get there earlyor make a reservation. While you wait you could sit in the Green Room, which is just a small additon of the main bar. Great food and VERY knowledgeable staff.
Beaverton's version of the Whiskey Library. The menu is a cut-up on movie references, making ordering super interesting and fun.
19 locals recommend
The Westgate Bourbon Bar & Taphouse
3800 SW Cedar Hills BlvdBeaverton's version of the Whiskey Library. The menu is a cut-up on movie references, making ordering super interesting and fun.
Yum Yum YUM! A favorite Thai place! Right next to the Westgate Pub. Try the salad rolls - delish - and the pineapple fried rice is amazing!
52 locals recommend
Thai Bloom!
3800 SW Cedar Hills BlvdYum Yum YUM! A favorite Thai place! Right next to the Westgate Pub. Try the salad rolls - delish - and the pineapple fried rice is amazing!
30th Floor happy hour or dinner while being serenaded with a pianist?? Yes please!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Ave30th Floor happy hour or dinner while being serenaded with a pianist?? Yes please!
Wine country?? This is just one of SO MANY wineries. You are in Pinot country now. Hyland is a modest winery that produces FANTASTIC wines. Warm environment and welcoming tasting room. Wines are also very reasonably priced.
9 locals recommend
Hyland Estates Winery
20980 NE Niederberger RdWine country?? This is just one of SO MANY wineries. You are in Pinot country now. Hyland is a modest winery that produces FANTASTIC wines. Warm environment and welcoming tasting room. Wines are also very reasonably priced.
Ok. Lets just say that McMenamins is a local staple and should be experienced. They are evrywhere and
range from major music venues to larger pubs and hotels to smaller places located around the area. Each venue has its own story. You can read about them (and the backstory) on the web. Just seach Mcmenamins!
16 locals recommend
McMenamins Cedar Hills
2885 SW Cedar Hills BlvdOk. Lets just say that McMenamins is a local staple and should be experienced. They are evrywhere and
range from major music venues to larger pubs and hotels to smaller places located around the area. Each venue has its own story. You can read about them (and the backstory) on the web. Just seach Mcmenamins!
Sightseeing
Well, its the COAST (not the beach). It has lots of charm and plenty to do. About 1.5 hours from the house with a lovely drive through the mountains till you reach the sea.
31 locals recommend
Seaside Beach Oregon
229-299 S PromenadeWell, its the COAST (not the beach). It has lots of charm and plenty to do. About 1.5 hours from the house with a lovely drive through the mountains till you reach the sea.
One, this place is gorgeous. Two, easy trip if you are at home or already in Seaside (just down the road) and Three....GOONIES!! The picturesque Haystack rock was in the movie 😁
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetOne, this place is gorgeous. Two, easy trip if you are at home or already in Seaside (just down the road) and Three....GOONIES!! The picturesque Haystack rock was in the movie 😁
Tranquil. Light exercise. Beautiful layouts. And on your wa in or out you can see beautiful historic PDX homes on the hill!
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveTranquil. Light exercise. Beautiful layouts. And on your wa in or out you can see beautiful historic PDX homes on the hill!
"Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families." Best view of the city with Mt Hood in the background.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr"Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families." Best view of the city with Mt Hood in the background.
The "Alphabet District", for which The Simpsons characters were named!
The NW 21st/23rd loop offers food, shops, bars, and much more. Makes for a nice day-out
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThe "Alphabet District", for which The Simpsons characters were named!
The NW 21st/23rd loop offers food, shops, bars, and much more. Makes for a nice day-out
Aaaaah. To bathe in the mist of some falls! About an hour (or so with traffic) from the house. There are several other sights to see around the main falls. May require a pass (easy to obtain) to control traffic since fires and covid hit the area.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Aaaaah. To bathe in the mist of some falls! About an hour (or so with traffic) from the house. There are several other sights to see around the main falls. May require a pass (easy to obtain) to control traffic since fires and covid hit the area.
40 minutes west of the house is a reservoir/lake. Boating, skiing, and swimming. There are generously sized shoulders on the road perfect for the 10 mile loop on a bike. There is also a running/mountain bike trail that circles the lake. $7 parking fee/day use only.
37 locals recommend
Henry Hagg Lake
40 minutes west of the house is a reservoir/lake. Boating, skiing, and swimming. There are generously sized shoulders on the road perfect for the 10 mile loop on a bike. There is also a running/mountain bike trail that circles the lake. $7 parking fee/day use only.
A little entertainment? Topgolf is super fun - even if you are not the golfing type.
48 locals recommend
Topgolf
5505 NE Huffman StA little entertainment? Topgolf is super fun - even if you are not the golfing type.