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Sightseeing
Powell’s is one of the great bookstores of the world. Spend an afternoon here if you get the chance.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowell’s is one of the great bookstores of the world. Spend an afternoon here if you get the chance.
This is great spot for a picnic, especially in the summer. Many Pedalpalopza rides either start or end here.
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayThis is great spot for a picnic, especially in the summer. Many Pedalpalopza rides either start or end here.
We love going to the soaking pool at Kennedy School on NE 33rd. The only downside is sometimes there’s a bit of a wait.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveWe love going to the soaking pool at Kennedy School on NE 33rd. The only downside is sometimes there’s a bit of a wait.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveStunning and peaceful garden in Washington Park
This is my favorite spot to watch the sunrise and go-to bike ride. A trip up and back (500 +/- elevation) takes about an hour.
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This is my favorite spot to watch the sunrise and go-to bike ride. A trip up and back (500 +/- elevation) takes about an hour.
Another great biking option, the esplanade has a public dock that’s a nice place to chill in the summer.
14 locals recommend
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardAnother great biking option, the esplanade has a public dock that’s a nice place to chill in the summer.
Local Music
This spot consistently books excellent acts. Great sound, not too big and just a quick bike or Lyft ride away.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveThis spot consistently books excellent acts. Great sound, not too big and just a quick bike or Lyft ride away.
Another solid venue in close-in southeast. During summer months, there’s a great rooftop bar.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StAnother solid venue in close-in southeast. During summer months, there’s a great rooftop bar.
We love this sweet little park. It’s especially good for younger kids. For kindergartens and up, Irving Park up the road is a better bet.
6 locals recommend
Two Plum Park
4045 NE 7th AveWe love this sweet little park. It’s especially good for younger kids. For kindergartens and up, Irving Park up the road is a better bet.
Favorite local shops
Here are some great spots near the guest house.
Colibri
1454 NE Prescott StNow featuring ice cream on the weekends.
Just about anything and everything you’d need for hiking, camping or any other adventure can be found here. Their basement has gently used goods light on the wallet and environment.
29 locals recommend
Next Adventure
426 SE Grand AveJust about anything and everything you’d need for hiking, camping or any other adventure can be found here. Their basement has gently used goods light on the wallet and environment.
Hidden gem of a bookstore with a strong emphasis on arts and design. Love this place.
24 locals recommend
Monograph Bookwerks
5005 NE 27th AveHidden gem of a bookstore with a strong emphasis on arts and design. Love this place.
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside StVinyl paradise.
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveA gem. Everything they put out slaps.
Groceries
The Whole Foods up the street is a good spot for the basics.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StWe love our local co-op, just a quick walk up the hill.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StWe love our local co-op, just a quick walk up the hill.
Solid local co-op across the street from Mississippi Records and Sweedeedee.
88 locals recommend
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StSolid local co-op across the street from Mississippi Records and Sweedeedee.
Food scene
Inventive Thai drinking food collaboration with Matt’s BBQ — it works! It’s also a great summer spot with some of the city’s best outdoor seating.
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Inventive Thai drinking food collaboration with Matt’s BBQ — it works! It’s also a great summer spot with some of the city’s best outdoor seating.
One of our favorite nearby spots, Lovely Fifty Fifty is always worth it.
147 locals recommend
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveOne of our favorite nearby spots, Lovely Fifty Fifty is always worth it.
ZAAP
Everything is solid here, but the Khao Soi is the standout.
Although not in northeast, it’s the best pie in the city. Truly excellent scones and muffins as well.
124 locals recommend
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StAlthough not in northeast, it’s the best pie in the city. Truly excellent scones and muffins as well.
Not strictly traditional (NM influenced), but always delicious, this vegan and vegetarian spot on Mississippi and Fremont is excellent. Saag Paneer and the soy drumsticks are our go-to.
58 locals recommend
The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveNot strictly traditional (NM influenced), but always delicious, this vegan and vegetarian spot on Mississippi and Fremont is excellent. Saag Paneer and the soy drumsticks are our go-to.
Kachka never disappoints. Don’t skip the Herring in a Fur Coat (pictured above).
119 locals recommend
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveKachka never disappoints. Don’t skip the Herring in a Fur Coat (pictured above).
Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE BroadwayA perennial family favorite.
The Fuji roll with jalapeño added is a great no-frills lunch. They also have a spot off the springwater corridor if you’re on an afternoon bike ride.
Teppanyaki Hut - North Portland
4233 N Mississippi AveThe Fuji roll with jalapeño added is a great no-frills lunch. They also have a spot off the springwater corridor if you’re on an afternoon bike ride.
This nearby food cart pod has some excellent choices, including Matt’s BBQ, Burger Stevens, Native Bowl and Teppanyaki Hut. All are solid.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveThis nearby food cart pod has some excellent choices, including Matt’s BBQ, Burger Stevens, Native Bowl and Teppanyaki Hut. All are solid.
This worker-owned restaurant is my go to spot for weekday garden sandwiches. They’ve also done a nice job with the space. Just a short walk from the guest house.
Cafe Olli
This worker-owned restaurant is my go to spot for weekday garden sandwiches. They’ve also done a nice job with the space. Just a short walk from the guest house.
Great spot for thai fried chicken and consistently excellent side dishes.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StGreat spot for thai fried chicken and consistently excellent side dishes.
A short bike ride away — and just next to Mississippi Records — this is our favorite place for weekend pastries and breakfast. Everything they make is great.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveA short bike ride away — and just next to Mississippi Records — this is our favorite place for weekend pastries and breakfast. Everything they make is great.
Neighborhoods
'ONO Poké Bar
100 Western Battery Rd