Guidebook for Portland
Shopping
Fun for everyone! local Artisans selling clothing, jewelry, wood crafting & metal smithing. Street performers & musicians. The famous Voodoo Doughnuts nearby. open on Sundays too.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyFun for everyone! local Artisans selling clothing, jewelry, wood crafting & metal smithing. Street performers & musicians. The famous Voodoo Doughnuts nearby. open on Sundays too.
Thai to french food, it's all here. Window shopping at it's best with one of a kind retailers. Papa Hayden's has the best cakes & dessert.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThai to french food, it's all here. Window shopping at it's best with one of a kind retailers. Papa Hayden's has the best cakes & dessert.
An enormous collection of new & used books divided by subject on several color coded floors. Presidents have been here! There's also a cafeteria to relax & read in.
72 locals recommend
Powell's NW Warehouse
An enormous collection of new & used books divided by subject on several color coded floors. Presidents have been here! There's also a cafeteria to relax & read in.
Largest independently owned toy store in Portland. From books to plush toys to lego's your child will walk out happy!
Finnegan's Toys & Gifts
800 SW Washington St
Largest independently owned toy store in Portland. From books to plush toys to lego's your child will walk out happy!
Many of the high end stores & boutiques are located here, including the Apple Store, the Microsoft store, coach, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & co. Movie theaters, game Arcade, cafes & food are all here.
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveMany of the high end stores & boutiques are located here, including the Apple Store, the Microsoft store, coach, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & co. Movie theaters, game Arcade, cafes & food are all here.
Food Scene
Open from March- December. An outdoor market for Locally grown & raised organic produce. Many delicious breakfast or lunch choices. Musicians. Just a lovely way to get to know Portlanders!
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayOpen from March- December. An outdoor market for Locally grown & raised organic produce. Many delicious breakfast or lunch choices. Musicians. Just a lovely way to get to know Portlanders!
Best Pho we've ever had. Fresh & Authentic. $2 & &3 Happy Hour plates from 4pm-7pm. Fri & Sat open from 4pm-4am.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveBest Pho we've ever had. Fresh & Authentic. $2 & &3 Happy Hour plates from 4pm-7pm. Fri & Sat open from 4pm-4am.
Saint Cupcake
1138 SW Morrison StBest Cupcakes in the world! Yummy Flavors for every tastebud.
Pastries right out of Paris, can't get more authentic than this! Serves light breakfasts, lunches & early dinners.
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StPastries right out of Paris, can't get more authentic than this! Serves light breakfasts, lunches & early dinners.
Great for a cooked farm fresh Breakfast & Brunch. Lots of localy grown ingredients.Very popular on weekends so give yourself time. Only open until 2pm on Sat & Sun.
31 locals recommend
Bijou Cafe
Great for a cooked farm fresh Breakfast & Brunch. Lots of localy grown ingredients.Very popular on weekends so give yourself time. Only open until 2pm on Sat & Sun.
3 mins walk from you. Cross 5th Ave at the light. Continue straight to 6th. There it is across the street.
31 locals recommend
Starbucks
3623 SE Powell Blvd3 mins walk from you. Cross 5th Ave at the light. Continue straight to 6th. There it is across the street.
Handmade everyday with natural, local ingredients. Flavors you never dreamed of!
Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, Honey Balsamic Strawberry with cracked Pepper, Coffee & Bourbon and, and ..........
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHandmade everyday with natural, local ingredients. Flavors you never dreamed of!
Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, Honey Balsamic Strawberry with cracked Pepper, Coffee & Bourbon and, and ..........
Mix southern Biscuits & Gravy with Portland's bountiful, local, fresh farm ingredients with a young, creative & energetic operation & you have what you craved for after that early morning hike!
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StMix southern Biscuits & Gravy with Portland's bountiful, local, fresh farm ingredients with a young, creative & energetic operation & you have what you craved for after that early morning hike!
A rooftop restaurant with all of downtown under your feet.Food is Asian fusion, Mongolian & Korean. Great for Vegetarians or small plate orders.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StA rooftop restaurant with all of downtown under your feet.Food is Asian fusion, Mongolian & Korean. Great for Vegetarians or small plate orders.
An Iconic doughnut store with the wildest flavors you've ever tasted. If on the other hand you want the best doghnut & coffe, you'll find it at Blue Star.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveAn Iconic doughnut store with the wildest flavors you've ever tasted. If on the other hand you want the best doghnut & coffe, you'll find it at Blue Star.
Upscale American comfort food! The best Spanish coffee in town served with great skill & showmanship.
46 locals recommend
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd Ave Upscale American comfort food! The best Spanish coffee in town served with great skill & showmanship.
Right across the street from you ! Grab a light breakfast or lunch.
15 locals recommend
Einstein Bros Bagels
6366 SW Capitol HwyRight across the street from you ! Grab a light breakfast or lunch.
The famous Portland Food carts have an impressive collection in this one square block.
Southwest Alder Street
Southwest Alder StreetThe famous Portland Food carts have an impressive collection in this one square block.
SW 4th & Hall station
A great variety of Food Carts right behind the property!
You won't get a better meal at this height anywhere in town! You're on the 30th floor of the US Bank Tower with a 180 degree view & the food is the best of Northwest cuisine.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveYou won't get a better meal at this height anywhere in town! You're on the 30th floor of the US Bank Tower with a 180 degree view & the food is the best of Northwest cuisine.
Farm to table menu that changes everyday as it should! Delicious food in a Victorian building.
11 locals recommend
The Farm Cafe
10 SE 7th AveFarm to table menu that changes everyday as it should! Delicious food in a Victorian building.
Most authentic Mexican food in a very funky street! They don't take reservations & there's often a line so be prepared.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveMost authentic Mexican food in a very funky street! They don't take reservations & there's often a line so be prepared.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parks, restaurants,bars, lounges, boutiques & much more all in one walkable square mile.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
Parks, restaurants,bars, lounges, boutiques & much more all in one walkable square mile.
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StLounge & Dance club on the East side.
Jimmy Mak's
The very best of Jazz & Blues in PDX.
Eat, Drink & tap your toes!
A great place to hear up& coming Bands from around the Globe while having a drink & a bite in a retro 70's setting. There's a fire pit outside too!
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StA great place to hear up& coming Bands from around the Globe while having a drink & a bite in a retro 70's setting. There's a fire pit outside too!
Portland's largest whisky collection in a "Gentleman's Club" setting.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StPortland's largest whisky collection in a "Gentleman's Club" setting.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to take your kids for a fun, learning experience. Exhibits on science & technology. Children's hands on section. Ominmax theater & a real yellow submarine to visit.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveA great place to take your kids for a fun, learning experience. Exhibits on science & technology. Children's hands on section. Ominmax theater & a real yellow submarine to visit.
Set up in the lush landscape of the west hills. It has a section dedicated to wildlife native to Oregon, a zoo train & evening outdoor concerts in the summer months.
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdSet up in the lush landscape of the west hills. It has a section dedicated to wildlife native to Oregon, a zoo train & evening outdoor concerts in the summer months.
Pinball Machines & classic video Games, a bar, DJ's & rockbands all under one roof. It's a Barcade!
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AvePinball Machines & classic video Games, a bar, DJ's & rockbands all under one roof. It's a Barcade!
A great idea for a rainy day or any day, with or without the kids! Food, Drinks & Games ranging from bowling, ping pong, darts, arcade to Karaoke. Lots of fun!
23 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Portland
340 SW Morrison StA great idea for a rainy day or any day, with or without the kids! Food, Drinks & Games ranging from bowling, ping pong, darts, arcade to Karaoke. Lots of fun!
Regal Pioneer Place
340 SW Morrison StFor all the newest blockbuster movies.
For those who enjoy watching Independent movies with a drink & a bite. Very clean & comfortable!
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveFor those who enjoy watching Independent movies with a drink & a bite. Very clean & comfortable!
Parks & Nature
Hundreds of varieties of roses set in a beautiful landscape. Great view of the city. Super children's playground, Oregon Zoo, Children's museum, forestry center & Japanese garden's nearby.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveHundreds of varieties of roses set in a beautiful landscape. Great view of the city. Super children's playground, Oregon Zoo, Children's museum, forestry center & Japanese garden's nearby.
Ever seen a "Double Waterfall" where you can hike to it's very top? One of our State Treasures!
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Ever seen a "Double Waterfall" where you can hike to it's very top? One of our State Treasures!
Essentials
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StNearest grocery store. 15 min walk.
If you're a trader like me this is the nearest. It will also bring you close to Wholefoods & the NW 23 rd shopping & restaurant district.
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StIf you're a trader like me this is the nearest. It will also bring you close to Wholefoods & the NW 23 rd shopping & restaurant district.
This is the ultimate in A day Spa, offering the best massage & holistic treatments I have ever experienced.
When you enter you're in a calm, serene environment & you come out refreshed & revitalized.
16 locals recommend
The DragonTree
2768 NW Thurman StThis is the ultimate in A day Spa, offering the best massage & holistic treatments I have ever experienced.
When you enter you're in a calm, serene environment & you come out refreshed & revitalized.
One stop shopping for food, wine, toiletries & basic items for your kitchen & home.
96 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyOne stop shopping for food, wine, toiletries & basic items for your kitchen & home.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StFor all your Organic foods.
It's the closest for some essential groceries, wine beer & prepared food to go!
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StIt's the closest for some essential groceries, wine beer & prepared food to go!
Arts & Culture
Great for toddlers- 5 year olds on a rainy day. They'll be busy for a couple of hours in pretend grocery store, doctor's/vet office, experimenting with water & bubbles. Very clean, has a caferteria.
83 locals recommend
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdGreat for toddlers- 5 year olds on a rainy day. They'll be busy for a couple of hours in pretend grocery store, doctor's/vet office, experimenting with water & bubbles. Very clean, has a caferteria.
Always has a world class exhibit as well as it's permanent Asian, European & Native American collections. Free admission on 4th Fridays of the month & only $5 every Friday 5-8pm.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways has a world class exhibit as well as it's permanent Asian, European & Native American collections. Free admission on 4th Fridays of the month & only $5 every Friday 5-8pm.
The touring musicals or theater shows as well as home to the Oregon Ballet Theater.
63 locals recommend
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StThe touring musicals or theater shows as well as home to the Oregon Ballet Theater.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayHome of the Oregon Symphony & much more!