Rachel's Guidebook
Food scene
Just Bob
2403 NE Alberta StMy favorite neighborhood coffee shop.
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StRooftop patio and happy hour on Alberta Street that can’t be beat!
Great restaurant! Foodies will appreciate the menu and it’s on a cool street with lots to see!
20 locals recommend
Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton StreetGreat restaurant! Foodies will appreciate the menu and it’s on a cool street with lots to see!
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThe best grocery store
Po' Shines Cafe De La Soul
8139 N Denver AveSouthern food without the hipsters!
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBrunch!!!! Dog menu too!!!
Downtown with rooftop bar, excellent food and a modern vibe that is unusual in PDX so fun!
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StDowntown with rooftop bar, excellent food and a modern vibe that is unusual in PDX so fun!
Relaxation Destination
This place is the perfect place for a private soak in healing hot spring waters piped up from the river. Love to stop here after a hike in the Gorge!
26 locals recommend
Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort
372 St Martins Springs RdThis place is the perfect place for a private soak in healing hot spring waters piped up from the river. Love to stop here after a hike in the Gorge!
Healing urban oasis with hot tub, sauna, massage, acupuncture, all types of healers. Clothing optional - options for female it make or trans only times- check their website for schedules.
Common Ground Wellness Cooperative
5010 Northeast 33rd AvenueHealing urban oasis with hot tub, sauna, massage, acupuncture, all types of healers. Clothing optional - options for female it make or trans only times- check their website for schedules.
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StAll types of yoga, walkable
Shop shop
Shopping
Awesome shop with a little bit of everything and things you’d never even imagine!
27 locals recommend
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveAwesome shop with a little bit of everything and things you’d never even imagine!
Like science? Taxidermy? Rare plants? Jewelry by local artists? Check this place out, it’s amazing!
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveLike science? Taxidermy? Rare plants? Jewelry by local artists? Check this place out, it’s amazing!
Sightseeing
Must see. By same designer as the Golden Gate but earlier, gothic fabulousness with a park and river beneath. Forest park across the bridge and awesome St. John’s neighborhood to explore.
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueMust see. By same designer as the Golden Gate but earlier, gothic fabulousness with a park and river beneath. Forest park across the bridge and awesome St. John’s neighborhood to explore.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMy favorite place in Portland