Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Exceptional dining PDX style...Argentinian grill and wonderful food and atmosphere.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdExceptional dining PDX style...Argentinian grill and wonderful food and atmosphere.
Fantastic tapas in a nice setting with wonderful staff and open kitchen. Be sure to check the Secret Society upstairs!
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StFantastic tapas in a nice setting with wonderful staff and open kitchen. Be sure to check the Secret Society upstairs!
The best Mexican I have ever eaten, wonderful restaurant and staff. They have a taco stand during the day at NW 17th and Northrup that is the best in PDX.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StThe best Mexican I have ever eaten, wonderful restaurant and staff. They have a taco stand during the day at NW 17th and Northrup that is the best in PDX.
Classic breakfast diner. Counter seating only, super nice people own and run it. Old school in the trendy Pearl District.
15 locals recommend
Fuller's Coffee Shop
136 NW 9th AveClassic breakfast diner. Counter seating only, super nice people own and run it. Old school in the trendy Pearl District.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Portland's best music venues. Great spot for pre and post fun. Walkable everywhere...especially from our home.
111 locals recommend
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StOne of Portland's best music venues. Great spot for pre and post fun. Walkable everywhere...especially from our home.
If you want a fun singles and/or couples friendly, authentic, PDX strip club then check out Sassy's. Bring your wife or girlfriend or meet one there!
12 locals recommend
Sassy's
927 SE Morrison StIf you want a fun singles and/or couples friendly, authentic, PDX strip club then check out Sassy's. Bring your wife or girlfriend or meet one there!
The most interesting brewery and beers in PDX, maybe as good as they get worldwide (not kidding). Try it. There's Tamale Boy next door and you can eat at the brewery.
7 locals recommend
Labrewatory
670 N Russell StThe most interesting brewery and beers in PDX, maybe as good as they get worldwide (not kidding). Try it. There's Tamale Boy next door and you can eat at the brewery.
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StSecret, but you can find and enjoy.
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveIts a non-profit neighborhood brewery...say no more.
Parks & Nature
Family and pet friendly...classic Portland neighborhood park. Has four tennis courts and as many basketball and several baseball diamonds and a dog park. Great for stroll with cup of coffee before or after breakfast or lunch.
92 locals recommend
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StFamily and pet friendly...classic Portland neighborhood park. Has four tennis courts and as many basketball and several baseball diamonds and a dog park. Great for stroll with cup of coffee before or after breakfast or lunch.
Largest in city park adjacent to the zoo and tons of trails and the Japanese and rose gardens. You could easily spend a full day here. There is a Max stop at the zoo and one within walking distance (about 12 blocks) of the townhouse.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdLargest in city park adjacent to the zoo and tons of trails and the Japanese and rose gardens. You could easily spend a full day here. There is a Max stop at the zoo and one within walking distance (about 12 blocks) of the townhouse.
Classic. Got to see it. Nice day drive. Take the historic highway one way. If your girl loves romance, take her to the old post office in Bridal Veil. If you have time, drive up to Hood River.
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Classic. Got to see it. Nice day drive. Take the historic highway one way. If your girl loves romance, take her to the old post office in Bridal Veil. If you have time, drive up to Hood River.
Waterfront park in PDX where most public gatherings happen, including the hippie Saturday Market.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyWaterfront park in PDX where most public gatherings happen, including the hippie Saturday Market.
Arts & Culture
Portland's best...we're no NYC. I heard we are getting a revolving Rothko (who grew up in Portland) so that will be awesome. The area around the museum is very nice...park blocks, Portland State University, and right downtown.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland's best...we're no NYC. I heard we are getting a revolving Rothko (who grew up in Portland) so that will be awesome. The area around the museum is very nice...park blocks, Portland State University, and right downtown.
Quintessential venue, often has great acts. Check the internet for what's going on and catch something at the Schnitz.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayQuintessential venue, often has great acts. Check the internet for what's going on and catch something at the Schnitz.
Good venue for larger plays and ballet and TED talks and traveling shows. Right downtown, great little park and fountain installation across the street.
63 locals recommend
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StGood venue for larger plays and ballet and TED talks and traveling shows. Right downtown, great little park and fountain installation across the street.
Sightseeing
I like walking the bridges. Broadway is closest to the house (walking distance) and you can go back and forth over them (Steel, Burnside, Morrison, Hawthorne, Tillicum). Its Bridgetown baby!
Broadway Bridge
I like walking the bridges. Broadway is closest to the house (walking distance) and you can go back and forth over them (Steel, Burnside, Morrison, Hawthorne, Tillicum). Its Bridgetown baby!
Great place to get a proper view of PDX.
134 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveGreat place to get a proper view of PDX.
Great view from the old Pittock mansion. Would be tough to get to on foot or bike.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrGreat view from the old Pittock mansion. Would be tough to get to on foot or bike.
Old bridge, fun to walk or ride or run along the river on either side. You can get there easily on bikes from the house.
7 locals recommend
Steel Bridge
North Steel BridgeOld bridge, fun to walk or ride or run along the river on either side. You can get there easily on bikes from the house.
Essentials
Great local PacNW grocery (expanding into CA now). Higher prices like Whole Foods, but definitely a great store.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGreat local PacNW grocery (expanding into CA now). Higher prices like Whole Foods, but definitely a great store.
Marijuana is legal in Oregon and this is just a nice close place with really cool people.
Bloom Dispensary - Portland
Marijuana is legal in Oregon and this is just a nice close place with really cool people.
We have a washer and dryer, but this place is the coolest laundromat I know of in this city.
103 locals recommend
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StWe have a washer and dryer, but this place is the coolest laundromat I know of in this city.
Shopping
Not my brand, but everyone loves this store. And you can rent Nike bikes right outside (they're everywhere in the city).
37 locals recommend
Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNot my brand, but everyone loves this store. And you can rent Nike bikes right outside (they're everywhere in the city).
If you can get in, its the best cheapest Adidas stuff in PDX.
10 locals recommend
Adidas Employee Store
2701 NW Vaughn StIf you can get in, its the best cheapest Adidas stuff in PDX.