Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Get delicious savory or sweet waffles ordered from the side of a building - quintessential Portland. Outdoor or indoor seating available.
There's also a location in NE Alberta which is very cute and just as delicious. No ordering from the side of a building, but also more indoor seating.
135 locals recommend
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdGet delicious savory or sweet waffles ordered from the side of a building - quintessential Portland. Outdoor or indoor seating available.
There's also a location in NE Alberta which is very cute and just as delicious. No ordering from the side of a building, but also more indoor seating.
So much better than Voodoo donuts. There are many locations throughout the city.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StSo much better than Voodoo donuts. There are many locations throughout the city.
Seasonal, local, delicious ice cream. There are several locations around the city.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSeasonal, local, delicious ice cream. There are several locations around the city.
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington Stgreat food, great vibes
Try the whole family of Smith teas, but they also have special "teas on tap" which really takes it to the next level.
26 locals recommend
Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman StTry the whole family of Smith teas, but they also have special "teas on tap" which really takes it to the next level.
Marukin Ramen
126 SW 2nd AveBest ramen in town. Located in Tokyo and Portland only!
One of the first food trucks that paved the way. Also has a restaurant location now in NE.
126 locals recommend
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StOne of the first food trucks that paved the way. Also has a restaurant location now in NE.
Amazing pies and pastries. Great brunch. Make sure you get the biscuits!
124 locals recommend
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StAmazing pies and pastries. Great brunch. Make sure you get the biscuits!
Sightseeing
Go on a clear day to get a breath taking view of the cascades.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrGo on a clear day to get a breath taking view of the cascades.
Ride a tram up to OHSU for some beautiful views of the city. The ride down is free, so you can walk up to OHSU from the suite and ride down for free. Avoid it during morning and evening commute times as it gets very crowded with OHSU students and employees.
22 locals recommend
Portland Aerial Tram
3303 South Bond AvenueRide a tram up to OHSU for some beautiful views of the city. The ride down is free, so you can walk up to OHSU from the suite and ride down for free. Avoid it during morning and evening commute times as it gets very crowded with OHSU students and employees.
Parks & Nature
Go in late spring / early summer to enjoy beautiful blooms. Portland's weather is great for roses.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveGo in late spring / early summer to enjoy beautiful blooms. Portland's weather is great for roses.
Go on the trail of 10 falls - 7 mile loop and see/walk behind/walk through 10 waterfalls.
293 locals recommend
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastGo on the trail of 10 falls - 7 mile loop and see/walk behind/walk through 10 waterfalls.
Beautiful view of the gorge. There's a small museum inside where you can read about the history of the area.
131 locals recommend
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyBeautiful view of the gorge. There's a small museum inside where you can read about the history of the area.
This is a tiny park (2ft across) located in the median of naito parkway.
15 locals recommend
Mill Ends Park
56 SW Taylor StThis is a tiny park (2ft across) located in the median of naito parkway.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwySwan Mart
4440 SW Barbur BlvdClose by with decent selection of essentials
Favorite grocery store of Portlanders. There are many locations, but this one is probably closest to us.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StFavorite grocery store of Portlanders. There are many locations, but this one is probably closest to us.
Shopping
local artisans with their wares. Fun to browse, but also great for unique souvenirs and gifts.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Pkwylocal artisans with their wares. Fun to browse, but also great for unique souvenirs and gifts.
Biggest farmer's market in Portland. Open Saturdays year-round.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Mar)
8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Apr-Oct)
123 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveBiggest farmer's market in Portland. Open Saturdays year-round.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Mar)
8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Apr-Oct)
Our preferred farmer's market - much more low key but we still get all the produce we need.
Sundays, 10am – 2pm, May through November (every other Sunday December through April)
23 locals recommend
Hillsdale Farmers' Market - office not market site
1509 SW Sunset BlvdOur preferred farmer's market - much more low key but we still get all the produce we need.
Sundays, 10am – 2pm, May through November (every other Sunday December through April)
Arts & Culture
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveScience museum, great for the whole family.
Old Portland mansion turned into museum with interesting factoids about the city and the founders.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrOld Portland mansion turned into museum with interesting factoids about the city and the founders.
Entertainment & Activities
Old school amusement park with roller coasters, train, roller rink.
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOld school amusement park with roller coasters, train, roller rink.
McMenamins buys old structures and turn them into restaurants, theaters, hotels. Fun and cheap.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMcMenamins buys old structures and turn them into restaurants, theaters, hotels. Fun and cheap.
McMenamins buys old structures and turn them into restaurants, theaters, hotels. This used to be an old school and is now a hotel, restaurant, movie theater, soaking pool, events location.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveMcMenamins buys old structures and turn them into restaurants, theaters, hotels. This used to be an old school and is now a hotel, restaurant, movie theater, soaking pool, events location.