Irene's Guidebook
Grocery store that is walking distance
Closest grocery store (and my personal favorite). It is about half a mile from the house. Lots of options and has a great Deli grab and go section for pre-made foods.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveClosest grocery store (and my personal favorite). It is about half a mile from the house. Lots of options and has a great Deli grab and go section for pre-made foods.
Coffee
I personally love their coffee and vibe located on Alberta street. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well which I enjoy. Great for people watching.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StI personally love their coffee and vibe located on Alberta street. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well which I enjoy. Great for people watching.
This coffee shop is a NE Portland institution. Located half a mile up the road on Fremont street they have tons of options for breakfast and lunch.
48 locals recommend
Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont StThis coffee shop is a NE Portland institution. Located half a mile up the road on Fremont street they have tons of options for breakfast and lunch.
Best coffee walking distance from the house! We love it and frequent it weekly. Delicious and strong!
Prince Coffee
Best coffee walking distance from the house! We love it and frequent it weekly. Delicious and strong!
Closest coffee shop walking distance from the house. Get some delicious coffee, pastries and plants!
Queer Plants Cafe
Closest coffee shop walking distance from the house. Get some delicious coffee, pastries and plants!
Brewery/ Food / scene
Walking distance from the house. About a little less than a mile away. Has a theatre, many restaurants inside, bars, soaking tubs and even a gorgeous must see garden.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveWalking distance from the house. About a little less than a mile away. Has a theatre, many restaurants inside, bars, soaking tubs and even a gorgeous must see garden.
Oakshire Beer Hall
5013 NE 42nd AveAt the end of the street, walking distance from the house.
Food scene
Delicious pizza half mile up the road from us, on a busy Fremont street with plenty of other food options as well.
28 locals recommend
Red Sauce Pizza
4641 Northeast Fremont StreetDelicious pizza half mile up the road from us, on a busy Fremont street with plenty of other food options as well.
I LOVE the Tin Shed. But after they were featured on the Food Network, so does everyone else ;)
I highly recommend going to their website and make a reservation, there is always a wait otherwise.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StI LOVE the Tin Shed. But after they were featured on the Food Network, so does everyone else ;)
I highly recommend going to their website and make a reservation, there is always a wait otherwise.
We love this place for brunch, lunch and dinner. They have wonderful indoor and outdoor areas to sit and also have a variety of vegan alternatives if you need.
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveWe love this place for brunch, lunch and dinner. They have wonderful indoor and outdoor areas to sit and also have a variety of vegan alternatives if you need.
A MUST eat! Walking distance from the house. About a quarter mile, easy walk. It is an incredible food cart that never disappoints.
Loncheria Los Mayas
4212 NE Prescott StA MUST eat! Walking distance from the house. About a quarter mile, easy walk. It is an incredible food cart that never disappoints.
Mexican Restaurant we recommend. It is located in the neighborhood of NE Mississippi street which also is a strip of Portland that has many great food options, shops and breweries. I personally love the food and especially their Margarita's!
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveMexican Restaurant we recommend. It is located in the neighborhood of NE Mississippi street which also is a strip of Portland that has many great food options, shops and breweries. I personally love the food and especially their Margarita's!
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveGreat spot to get a cocktail.
Awesome for breakfast and lunch, walking distance from the house. We highly recommend their biscuits and have never been disappointed with their food options.
23 locals recommend
Little Griddle
3520 NE 42nd AveAwesome for breakfast and lunch, walking distance from the house. We highly recommend their biscuits and have never been disappointed with their food options.
If you like great Southern Food, this one is a must. They now have a few locations. The newest one is downtown Portland close to Powells Bookstore. I highly recommend checking it out. The inside is beautiful and I have never been disappointed with the food. Granted a lot of it is fried food.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StIf you like great Southern Food, this one is a must. They now have a few locations. The newest one is downtown Portland close to Powells Bookstore. I highly recommend checking it out. The inside is beautiful and I have never been disappointed with the food. Granted a lot of it is fried food.
Incredible American/ Italian restaurant close by with food and drinks that won't quit. Beautiful environment and friendly staff.
Gabbiano's
Incredible American/ Italian restaurant close by with food and drinks that won't quit. Beautiful environment and friendly staff.
Bustling kitchen providing takes on Mediterranean street food, plus Turkish coffee & cocktails.
They now have a few locations. Not walking distance but in town and not far in a car.
40 locals recommend
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StBustling kitchen providing takes on Mediterranean street food, plus Turkish coffee & cocktails.
They now have a few locations. Not walking distance but in town and not far in a car.
Named after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. This place is delicious but be careful, it can be spicy so if you are not into that be sure to let the server know. Also it is close to the house. They have several locations now but the one closest to us is on NE Killingsworth street.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StNamed after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. This place is delicious but be careful, it can be spicy so if you are not into that be sure to let the server know. Also it is close to the house. They have several locations now but the one closest to us is on NE Killingsworth street.
BOMB BBQ close to the house. We love this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice option.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBOMB BBQ close to the house. We love this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice option.
Super popular for breakfast and lunch. Located on Alberta street. We very much enjoy their vibe but beware they often have a decent line to get in.
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StSuper popular for breakfast and lunch. Located on Alberta street. We very much enjoy their vibe but beware they often have a decent line to get in.
Amazing meaty sandwiches. It is a butcher shop that offers lunch and dinner. If you like meat, you will love this place.
Pasture PDX
Amazing meaty sandwiches. It is a butcher shop that offers lunch and dinner. If you like meat, you will love this place.
Delicious Mexican Food cart located on the popular NE Alberta street. The burritos are ginormous!
Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine
Delicious Mexican Food cart located on the popular NE Alberta street. The burritos are ginormous!
Higher end vibe walking distance from the house on Fremont street. We love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. On the weekends they often have a live band playing outside, super fun and a wonderful place to get a drink and some food.
34 locals recommend
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont StHigher end vibe walking distance from the house on Fremont street. We love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. On the weekends they often have a live band playing outside, super fun and a wonderful place to get a drink and some food.
Incredible Indian food! Everything I have eaten here knocks my socks off. They also have indoor/ outdoor seating!
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIncredible Indian food! Everything I have eaten here knocks my socks off. They also have indoor/ outdoor seating!
INCREDIBLE ice cream experience located on Alberta street close to the house. Insanely popular all year around.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StINCREDIBLE ice cream experience located on Alberta street close to the house. Insanely popular all year around.
Ok if you love PIE you must try this place. It is NOT walking distance from the house as it is located in SE Division street Portland but I could not help but put this on the map as the street itself has a lot going on and the pie is out of this world. I especially love the banana and chocolate flavors myself ;)
124 locals recommend
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StOk if you love PIE you must try this place. It is NOT walking distance from the house as it is located in SE Division street Portland but I could not help but put this on the map as the street itself has a lot going on and the pie is out of this world. I especially love the banana and chocolate flavors myself ;)
Super delicious and fun restaurant located on NE Williams street. Great spot for dinner and drinks.
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Super delicious and fun restaurant located on NE Williams street. Great spot for dinner and drinks.
INCREDIBLE Vietnamese food! So delicious and the atmosphere is a fun experience. We often come here for food after we visit the Portland Art Museum as it is not far. It is downtown Portland but they do also offer outdoor seating which we love.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveINCREDIBLE Vietnamese food! So delicious and the atmosphere is a fun experience. We often come here for food after we visit the Portland Art Museum as it is not far. It is downtown Portland but they do also offer outdoor seating which we love.
Soaking Tub/ Massage Spot walking distance
HOT TUBS walking distance from the house! Less than half a mile away you can soak and or get a massage and acupuncture. Also be aware that it is clothing optional!
87 locals recommend
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveHOT TUBS walking distance from the house! Less than half a mile away you can soak and or get a massage and acupuncture. Also be aware that it is clothing optional!
Sightseeing
Meditative, quiet, peaceful and serene garden located close to the house. If you love a labyrinth this place is for you.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StMeditative, quiet, peaceful and serene garden located close to the house. If you love a labyrinth this place is for you.
Do you love books? Powell's Books is a must even if you don't! It is a few stories high and claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Located downtown Portland.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StDo you love books? Powell's Books is a must even if you don't! It is a few stories high and claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Located downtown Portland.
A must see for Portland. It is so beautiful and serene. It is not walking distance to the house so you will need to drive or bus but it is worth it.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA must see for Portland. It is so beautiful and serene. It is not walking distance to the house so you will need to drive or bus but it is worth it.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveLocated Downtown Portland.
Also houses our rose city garden, thousands of gorgeous roses. Has a great view of Mt. Hood and plenty of places to hike around on smaller trails. Also it is located by the zoo and the Japanese Gardens. It is not walking distance from the house but it a Portland Sightseeing must!
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdAlso houses our rose city garden, thousands of gorgeous roses. Has a great view of Mt. Hood and plenty of places to hike around on smaller trails. Also it is located by the zoo and the Japanese Gardens. It is not walking distance from the house but it a Portland Sightseeing must!
Do you love trees? I personally love walking/ hiking the arboretum because not only is it gorgeous but they have plaques on all the trees so you get to know what kind of tree they are and where they are from. This is close to Washington Park and NOT WALKING distance from the house. You will need a car of public transportation to get here. Either way it is a must, especially in the summer/fall.
145 locals recommend
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdDo you love trees? I personally love walking/ hiking the arboretum because not only is it gorgeous but they have plaques on all the trees so you get to know what kind of tree they are and where they are from. This is close to Washington Park and NOT WALKING distance from the house. You will need a car of public transportation to get here. Either way it is a must, especially in the summer/fall.
Famous waterfall of Portland. It is NOT walking distance from the house and you will need a car or public transportation. If you have no access to a car we recommend CAT (Columbia Area Transit) it is a cool busing system to give folks tours of the hot spots along the Columbia River Gorge. All of our guests who have done it have given it a great review. A definite sightseeing must!
822 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls
Famous waterfall of Portland. It is NOT walking distance from the house and you will need a car or public transportation. If you have no access to a car we recommend CAT (Columbia Area Transit) it is a cool busing system to give folks tours of the hot spots along the Columbia River Gorge. All of our guests who have done it have given it a great review. A definite sightseeing must!
Hoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles west of downtown Portland
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdHoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles west of downtown Portland
The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. The mansion was originally built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. It houses an incredible view!
11 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion Park Viewpoint
3229 NW Monte Vista TerraceThe Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. The mansion was originally built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. It houses an incredible view!
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrOne of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge. Great for a short hike and picnic.
16 locals recommend
Wahclella Falls
One of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge. Great for a short hike and picnic.
Gives you one of the best views of the entire Columbia Gorge. Perfect for sightseeing!
131 locals recommend
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyGives you one of the best views of the entire Columbia Gorge. Perfect for sightseeing!
Donuts
INCREDIBLE donuts walking distance (half a mile) from the house on Fremont Street. Beware, there will be a line, that is how good they are!
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StINCREDIBLE donuts walking distance (half a mile) from the house on Fremont Street. Beware, there will be a line, that is how good they are!
Vegan Donut shop located down the road in the Hollywood district. Small, wood-lined shop offering handcrafted vegan donuts in classic & creative flavors.
29 locals recommend
Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardVegan Donut shop located down the road in the Hollywood district. Small, wood-lined shop offering handcrafted vegan donuts in classic & creative flavors.