Guidebook for Portland
Sightseeing
Portland Streetcar
Portland Streetcar$1 fare
Everything Else
Easy accessibility to mass transit from our house as well as easy parking
42 locals recommend
NE 60th Avenue station
Easy accessibility to mass transit from our house as well as easy parking
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StEasy meals for 1 or 2 people
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman StLocal coop but a little pricey
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StAlways busy, many guests like it
Wallace Park
Closest park to our house
Lewis & Clark College Rose Garden
615 SW Palatine Hill RdPortland landmark and easy walk from the house
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveNot to be missed. Also a pretty easy walk from here
Multnomah County Library - Northwest
2300 NW Thurman StLocal branch of our library. Computers are available
Greyhound Package Express
427 NW 6th AveNext to the train station
BoltBus
inexpensive way to Seattle or Vancouver,BC
Food Scene
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Avebest dessert around
Red Onion Thai Cuisine
1037 NW 23rd AveVery authentic Thai
Tara Thai Northwest
1310 NW 23rd AveHas side patio for outdoor seating
Not a chain and gives a great Portland flavor. It is a favorite among locals
38 locals recommend
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StNot a chain and gives a great Portland flavor. It is a favorite among locals
Shopping
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPopular ice cream spot
Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
Best chocolate around
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdEasy walk from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
Serratto Restaurant and Bar
2112 NW Kearney StGreat happy hour
Parks & Nature
This has Balch creek in it and takes you up to the Audubon society and then up the Pittock Mansion if you want.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
This has Balch creek in it and takes you up to the Audubon society and then up the Pittock Mansion if you want.