Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Beautiful roses during the summer as beautiful as the International Rose Garden, with much less tourists and a giant fountain and gazebo
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayBeautiful roses during the summer as beautiful as the International Rose Garden, with much less tourists and a giant fountain and gazebo
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastA road trip to an easy hike that includes 10 waterfalls.
This close and easy trail has it all but many people don't know about it. Open after July 15 at 24.5 mile marker. Free parking off on the shoulder. Forest walks, expansive views, rock formations, talus slopes and a waterfall with which you can get up close and personal!
Cape Horn Falls
Evergreen HighwayThis close and easy trail has it all but many people don't know about it. Open after July 15 at 24.5 mile marker. Free parking off on the shoulder. Forest walks, expansive views, rock formations, talus slopes and a waterfall with which you can get up close and personal!
Come here for a rural, quiet getaway in Portland. Between the clothing optional beaches and kid-friendly U-pick farms, there is something for everyone.
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdCome here for a rural, quiet getaway in Portland. Between the clothing optional beaches and kid-friendly U-pick farms, there is something for everyone.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA classic Portland attraction good in any season.
Park at Thurman and 29th and walk down the stairs before the short bridge. A delightfully easy urban hike along a stream to the Stone House. Continue the walk and you can get to great views by Pittock Mansion.
Stone House
Wildwood TrailPark at Thurman and 29th and walk down the stairs before the short bridge. A delightfully easy urban hike along a stream to the Stone House. Continue the walk and you can get to great views by Pittock Mansion.
Food Scene
Multiple carts with lots of covered seating and kid friendly areas
24 locals recommend
Piedmont Station Food Carts
625 NE Killingsworth StMultiple carts with lots of covered seating and kid friendly areas
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th Avesustainable, delectable sushi
If you can get past the drinking chocolate bar and the flaky almond croissants, then you will be seated to enjoy beautifully prepared food and perhaps even live music.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdIf you can get past the drinking chocolate bar and the flaky almond croissants, then you will be seated to enjoy beautifully prepared food and perhaps even live music.
Roti, Thai curry sauce and chicken is the main dish here, but try the "Thai spicy" pork. And drink some milk or Alka-Seltzer!
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StRoti, Thai curry sauce and chicken is the main dish here, but try the "Thai spicy" pork. And drink some milk or Alka-Seltzer!
Entertainment & Activities
Movies, bars, soaking pools; a quintessential icon of the Northwest McMenamins empire
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveMovies, bars, soaking pools; a quintessential icon of the Northwest McMenamins empire
Go retro with some of these great arcade games in an adult venue with bar.
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveGo retro with some of these great arcade games in an adult venue with bar.
Second run theater. pizza, beer and great location with lots of bars and restaurants nearby.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond run theater. pizza, beer and great location with lots of bars and restaurants nearby.
If you like the terrarium by our window, go to Roosevelt's to buy one or take a class and make your own!
Roosevelt's Terrariums
1510 SE 44th AveIf you like the terrarium by our window, go to Roosevelt's to buy one or take a class and make your own!
Shopping
Local Discoveries
1627 NE Alberta StLocal artists wares
Sightseeing
Great for kids to learn about salmon, check out Herman the Sturgeon and close to an educational visit to Bonneville dam.
20 locals recommend
Bonneville Fish Hatchery
70543 NE Herman LoopGreat for kids to learn about salmon, check out Herman the Sturgeon and close to an educational visit to Bonneville dam.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great views of the city and other people from the top deck. Food is from Top Chef alum, Gregory.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StGreat views of the city and other people from the top deck. Food is from Top Chef alum, Gregory.
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StSakéOne
820 Elm StHomegrown sake and tasting room.
Look for Jim at the winery--you won't miss him. Tell him Albert sent you and we are sure you will be treated well.
17 locals recommend
Furioso Vineyards
8415 NE Worden Hill RdLook for Jim at the winery--you won't miss him. Tell him Albert sent you and we are sure you will be treated well.
Arts & Culture
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLaid back laughs occur at this Improve.