Things do do in Portland
Food
An easy walk from the house and a great spot for burgers and local wines and beers. Note that if you have kids, you need to be seated before 7pm (thank the Oregon Blue Laws).
99 locals recommend
Tabor Tavern
5325 E Burnside StAn easy walk from the house and a great spot for burgers and local wines and beers. Note that if you have kids, you need to be seated before 7pm (thank the Oregon Blue Laws).
Delicious pizza in a fun atmosphere. Old school arcade games and a good beer selection. Great spot to hit after going to Quarterworld and before Ruby Jewel.
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdDelicious pizza in a fun atmosphere. Old school arcade games and a good beer selection. Great spot to hit after going to Quarterworld and before Ruby Jewel.
A local favorite that's off the beaten path. Hike up to the top of Tabor, then treat yourself.
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StA local favorite that's off the beaten path. Hike up to the top of Tabor, then treat yourself.
Wonderful little cafe with caffeine, food and local brews on tap. A short walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Stark Street Station
6049 SE Stark StWonderful little cafe with caffeine, food and local brews on tap. A short walk from the house.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StDonut holes made to order. The real deal.
Delicious food in a funky setting. Great jumping off point before hitting some of the Montavilla neighborhood.
171 locals recommend
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StDelicious food in a funky setting. Great jumping off point before hitting some of the Montavilla neighborhood.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardEverything is delicious. Everything.
Delicious oysters, fish and wine. We recommend going with the chef's choice, "Let us cook for you," option on the menu.
47 locals recommend
Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton StDelicious oysters, fish and wine. We recommend going with the chef's choice, "Let us cook for you," option on the menu.
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Worth the (sometimes significant) wait.
Gabbiano's
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison St
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StOma's Hideaway
EaT: An Oyster Bar
3808 N Williams Avekann
Nuvrei
404 NW 10th AveDeparture Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StKen's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveKen's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st Ave
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne BlvdParks & Nature
It's the only volcano inside a major city in the US (it's dormant so don't worry!). Miles of dirt, paved trails, picnic spots and views...oh the views.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborIt's the only volcano inside a major city in the US (it's dormant so don't worry!). Miles of dirt, paved trails, picnic spots and views...oh the views.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StPerfect place for a stroll or picnic.
This old debtors farm is now an eclectic compound of restaurants, distilleries, a spa and two pitch and putt courses. Concerts in the warmer months are great (but sell out quickly!).
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StThis old debtors farm is now an eclectic compound of restaurants, distilleries, a spa and two pitch and putt courses. Concerts in the warmer months are great (but sell out quickly!).
Essentials
Where to stock up on food and drink.
QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie AveAn easy walk for groceries.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFreddy is the big grocery + just about anything else you need store.
Smaller supermarket with great fresh meats, fruits and veggies. You can be in and out in minutes with everything you need. Easy parking on the roof.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveSmaller supermarket with great fresh meats, fruits and veggies. You can be in and out in minutes with everything you need. Easy parking on the roof.
Getting Around
NE 60th Avenue station
The MAX can get you downtown easily and quickly.
BIKETOWN
Nike has Biketown locations all around downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
1,400+ beers in their bottle shop and 34 rotating taps. 'Nuff said.
68 locals recommend
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark St1,400+ beers in their bottle shop and 34 rotating taps. 'Nuff said.
Migration Brewing - Glisan
2828 NE Glisan StGood burgers and brews.
Off the beaten path but convenient if you're headed to or from Mt Hood or the falls. Excellent beer, indoor/outdoor space, games and food trucks. Oh and they feature the work of some local artists.
8 locals recommend
Level Beer
5211 NE 148th AveOff the beaten path but convenient if you're headed to or from Mt Hood or the falls. Excellent beer, indoor/outdoor space, games and food trucks. Oh and they feature the work of some local artists.
Neighborhoods
Food, local art, beer and, of course, ice cream (Salt & Straw's first brick & mortar shop is here).
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Food, local art, beer and, of course, ice cream (Salt & Straw's first brick & mortar shop is here).
Hawthorne
Great food, drinks and shopping.
Southeast Division Street
Southeast Division Street