Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Portland-based grocery chain. Pricier than Safeway, but its premium and more curated stuff. Great dining inside, too: made-to-order noodles, sandwiches, coffee, dessert. Make sure to head upstairs to enjoy the rooftop bar.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StPortland-based grocery chain. Pricier than Safeway, but its premium and more curated stuff. Great dining inside, too: made-to-order noodles, sandwiches, coffee, dessert. Make sure to head upstairs to enjoy the rooftop bar.
Safeway
4515 SE Woodstock BlvdTrader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StOur grocery store of choice. Great stuff and decent prices.
Parks & Nature
Not Reed College itself but Reed College Canyon.
Reed College Canyon is a 28-acre watershed that divides the north and south sides of the Reed College campus. It's an oasis in the middle of the city and a nice easy hike featuring native plants and wildlife.
The closest entrance to the canyon is found by heading west on SE Steele and turning left onto SE 37th until it dead ends. You will see a grassy field with paths into the canyon.
Walkable from our home.
79 locals recommend
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Not Reed College itself but Reed College Canyon.
Reed College Canyon is a 28-acre watershed that divides the north and south sides of the Reed College campus. It's an oasis in the middle of the city and a nice easy hike featuring native plants and wildlife.
The closest entrance to the canyon is found by heading west on SE Steele and turning left onto SE 37th until it dead ends. You will see a grassy field with paths into the canyon.
Walkable from our home.
Very close to home. Free from Sept to March. In the summer, free admission on Tuesday and Wednesdays.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th Ave Very close to home. Free from Sept to March. In the summer, free admission on Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Make your way up to the top to take in a great view of the city.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StMake your way up to the top to take in a great view of the city.
Angel's Rest Trailhead
East Historic Columbia RiverThis park has a great natural playground with sand, water, slides made out of logs and a climbing structure made with natural materials.
51 locals recommend
Westmoreland Park Nature Playground
7530 SE 22nd AveThis park has a great natural playground with sand, water, slides made out of logs and a climbing structure made with natural materials.
Shady in the afternoon, walking distance from our home, good for all ages.
24 locals recommend
Woodstock Park
5012 Southeast Harold StreetShady in the afternoon, walking distance from our home, good for all ages.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMultiple wooded hiking trails in the middle of a Portland neighborhood, Close to Lewis and Clark College.
137 locals recommend
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdMultiple wooded hiking trails in the middle of a Portland neighborhood, Close to Lewis and Clark College.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdGreat views of the city
Food Scene
Nudi Noodle Place
4310 SE Woodstock BlvdAte-Oh-Ate Grill
5200 SE Woodstock BlvdPizza Roma
4715 SE Woodstock BlvdMy daughters would come here for just the sweet potato fries.
29 locals recommend
Dick's Primal Burger
4905 SE Woodstock BlvdMy daughters would come here for just the sweet potato fries.
So...many...yummy...treats. Grab one (or more) with coffee in the morning, or at lunch with one with their sandwiches.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StSo...many...yummy...treats. Grab one (or more) with coffee in the morning, or at lunch with one with their sandwiches.
Great lineup of mini restaurants so that you're sure to find something for everyone.
115 locals recommend
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveGreat lineup of mini restaurants so that you're sure to find something for everyone.
Authentic Hong Kong style Dim Sum is served daily. We recommend you arrive early around 10:45/11:00 to avoid the lines
46 locals recommend
HK Cafe
4410 SE 82nd AveAuthentic Hong Kong style Dim Sum is served daily. We recommend you arrive early around 10:45/11:00 to avoid the lines
This restaurant specializes in puffy, oven pancakes with all sorts of flavors and fruit toppings.
19 locals recommend
Sanborn's
3200 SE Milwaukie AveThis restaurant specializes in puffy, oven pancakes with all sorts of flavors and fruit toppings.
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayGreat Middle Eastern Food
Amazing Vietnamese soups- two choices each day. Soup runs out by 12/1:00. Hole in the wall shop.
16 locals recommend
HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup
2738 SE 82nd AveAmazing Vietnamese soups- two choices each day. Soup runs out by 12/1:00. Hole in the wall shop.
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyHomemade, fresh NW cuisine
Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveWide range of food options, great Asian Bistro
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdFrench pastries
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StBest Coffee
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StCrazy unique flavor combinations
Yummy, Woodstock neighborhood, home made ice cream shop, shorter line than Salt n Straw
58 locals recommend
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdYummy, Woodstock neighborhood, home made ice cream shop, shorter line than Salt n Straw
Sightseeing
Multnomah Falls station
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyBreathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge.
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveShopping
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyLocal arts and crafts market
Stars Antique Mall
7030 SE Milwaukie AveOne of many places to go for Antiques
Oodles 4 Kids
7727 SE 13th AveLocally owned toy store
North of Burnside, NW 23rd is street is lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Great people watching as well.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueNorth of Burnside, NW 23rd is street is lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Great people watching as well.
A two story bookstore occupying an entire city block with new and used books. Fun place to get lost!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA two story bookstore occupying an entire city block with new and used books. Fun place to get lost!
Arts & Culture
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveLocal history museum
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveA place to have a glass of wine during a simple guided painting class. All artistic levels are able to complete a painting.
See website for painting schedule.
http://vinegogh.com/
Vine Gogh Artist Bar and Studio: Sellwood
6802 SE Milwaukie AveA place to have a glass of wine during a simple guided painting class. All artistic levels are able to complete a painting.
See website for painting schedule.
http://vinegogh.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
A popular music venue with 3-4 different artist most weeks.
http://www.aladdin-theater.com/
66 locals recommend
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveA popular music venue with 3-4 different artist most weeks.
http://www.aladdin-theater.com/