Guidebook for Portland

Nora
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

A quick walk from the apartment, Ken's is a local bakery that has freshly-baked menu items. Their croissants are always a hit. Anything that you order will be delicious, though. One of their bakery items is listed here as a must-try: https://pdx.eater.com/2022/2/16/22936357/illustrated-guide-portland-pastries They also have a pizza night every Monday evening! :)
81 localnici recomandă
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st Ave
81 localnici recomandă
A quick walk from the apartment, Ken's is a local bakery that has freshly-baked menu items. Their croissants are always a hit. Anything that you order will be delicious, though. One of their bakery items is listed here as a must-try: https://pdx.eater.com/2022/2/16/22936357/illustrated-guide-portland-pastries They also have a pizza night every Monday evening! :)
482 localnici recomandă
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
482 localnici recomandă
Great place to walk to to grab a margarita and some healthy Mexican fare. I would recommend getting the guacamole and tortillas (freshly made onsite). It's not authentic Mexican food, but it is tasty.
11 localnici recomandă
Verde Cocina en la Perla
1131 NW Hoyt St
11 localnici recomandă
Great place to walk to to grab a margarita and some healthy Mexican fare. I would recommend getting the guacamole and tortillas (freshly made onsite). It's not authentic Mexican food, but it is tasty.
One of the best scoop shops in town!
125 localnici recomandă
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
125 localnici recomandă
One of the best scoop shops in town!
Another essential ice cream stop in Portland :).
1078 localnici recomandă
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 localnici recomandă
Another essential ice cream stop in Portland :).
If you're looking for an upscale dinner, this is the place to splurge on.
72 localnici recomandă
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th Ave
72 localnici recomandă
If you're looking for an upscale dinner, this is the place to splurge on.
My favorite restaurant in all of Portland. <3 Great cocktails, too.
144 localnici recomandă
Tusk
2448 E Burnside St
144 localnici recomandă
My favorite restaurant in all of Portland. <3 Great cocktails, too.
26 localnici recomandă
Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman St
26 localnici recomandă
Great coffee.
34 localnici recomandă
Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st Ave
34 localnici recomandă
Great coffee.
I'd recommend the samosas, tea leaf salad, or any of their curries.
7 localnici recomandă
Top Burmese
413 NW 21st Ave
7 localnici recomandă
I'd recommend the samosas, tea leaf salad, or any of their curries.
The PSU Farmers market is a must-do. Every Saturday.
123 localnici recomandă
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park Ave
123 localnici recomandă
The PSU Farmers market is a must-do. Every Saturday.
14 localnici recomandă
Cornell Farm Cafe
8212 SW Barnes Rd
14 localnici recomandă
23 localnici recomandă
Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd
23 localnici recomandă
Vegetable-forward cuisine
11 localnici recomandă
G-Love
1615 NW 21st Ave
11 localnici recomandă
Vegetable-forward cuisine
Inventive Thai BBQ
142 localnici recomandă
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127
142 localnici recomandă
Inventive Thai BBQ
Consistently listed among Portland's best restaurants
23 localnici recomandă
Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd
23 localnici recomandă
Consistently listed among Portland's best restaurants
Tucked behind this Northwest Portland bar, known for its karaoke and Monday taco night, lies one of the city’s most underrated bar patios: an expansive and lush winding deck with various levels supports picnic tables and standing bars, with Japanese maples and a pond at the center. A seasonal patio bar slings vodka-spiked strawberry lemonade and pints of Portland-brewed beers, while neighborhood regulars snack on spinach artichoke dip during happy hour.
6 localnici recomandă
Twenty First Ave Kitchen & Bar
721 NW 21st Ave
6 localnici recomandă
Tucked behind this Northwest Portland bar, known for its karaoke and Monday taco night, lies one of the city’s most underrated bar patios: an expansive and lush winding deck with various levels supports picnic tables and standing bars, with Japanese maples and a pond at the center. A seasonal patio bar slings vodka-spiked strawberry lemonade and pints of Portland-brewed beers, while neighborhood regulars snack on spinach artichoke dip during happy hour.
This Woodstock mainstay almost always has a line wrapping around the building outside, and for good reason: Flavors are crafted with regional ingredients in mind, as well as partnerships with local businesses. The Oregon strawberry ice cream is made with Willamette Valley Fruit Company, and the Earl Grey blueberry is a partnership with the Jasmine Pearl Tea Company. Plus: There's a flavor inspired by every horoscope each month.
58 localnici recomandă
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock Blvd
58 localnici recomandă
This Woodstock mainstay almost always has a line wrapping around the building outside, and for good reason: Flavors are crafted with regional ingredients in mind, as well as partnerships with local businesses. The Oregon strawberry ice cream is made with Willamette Valley Fruit Company, and the Earl Grey blueberry is a partnership with the Jasmine Pearl Tea Company. Plus: There's a flavor inspired by every horoscope each month.
Super fresh salads with local produce and excellent pizzas. I personally love the market salad.
Pizza Thief
Super fresh salads with local produce and excellent pizzas. I personally love the market salad.
Great outside patio to enjoy an upscale Japanese menu and delicious cocktails (and mocktails)
Takibi
Great outside patio to enjoy an upscale Japanese menu and delicious cocktails (and mocktails)

Parks & Nature

A nice place for a leisurely walk outdoors or a short jog. I enjoy picking a spot to have a picnic on a sunny day or a quiet reading spot.
16 localnici recomandă
Couch Park
551 NW 19th Ave
16 localnici recomandă
A nice place for a leisurely walk outdoors or a short jog. I enjoy picking a spot to have a picnic on a sunny day or a quiet reading spot.
The Wildwood Trail is over 30 miles of meandering, breathtaking goodness, just try not to get spooked when you stumble upon the ominous stone house. Forest Park is also home to the largest urban forest in the United States.
940 localnici recomandă
Parcul Forestier
940 localnici recomandă
The Wildwood Trail is over 30 miles of meandering, breathtaking goodness, just try not to get spooked when you stumble upon the ominous stone house. Forest Park is also home to the largest urban forest in the United States.
Easy, flat trails with nice views.
42 localnici recomandă
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
42 localnici recomandă
Easy, flat trails with nice views.
24 localnici recomandă
Kruger's Farm Market
17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd
24 localnici recomandă

Arts & Culture

It's about a ~17 minute walk, or a ~10 minute bike ride to get here. It's a great place for a rainy day or when you're in need of some culture. Be sure to check out the list of their rotating exhibits. The area around the museum can be dicey, so it's best to stick to daytime hours before it gets dark.
785 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Artă din Portland
1219 SW Park Ave
785 localnici recomandă
It's about a ~17 minute walk, or a ~10 minute bike ride to get here. It's a great place for a rainy day or when you're in need of some culture. Be sure to check out the list of their rotating exhibits. The area around the museum can be dicey, so it's best to stick to daytime hours before it gets dark.
Every first Thursday of the month, the Pearl district has an art walk. http://www.firstthursdayportland.com/ http://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
13 localnici recomandă
First Thursday Portland
13 localnici recomandă
Every first Thursday of the month, the Pearl district has an art walk. http://www.firstthursdayportland.com/ http://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/

Everything Else

A yoga sanctuary across the street. They have free mats, so you don't need a yoga mat for their classes. Light comes through the stained-glass windows and they have phenomenal teachers.
6 localnici recomandă
The Yoga Space Northwest
210 NW 17th Ave
6 localnici recomandă
A yoga sanctuary across the street. They have free mats, so you don't need a yoga mat for their classes. Light comes through the stained-glass windows and they have phenomenal teachers.
https://thebelmontgoats.org/visit
The Belmont Goats
6631 N Syracuse St
https://thebelmontgoats.org/visit

Getting Around

If you need to rent a car, this place is just a few streets away. There are also a few zipcar locations in the area. Lyft rides are cheap in Portland, too.
64 localnici recomandă
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy Blvd
64 localnici recomandă
If you need to rent a car, this place is just a few streets away. There are also a few zipcar locations in the area. Lyft rides are cheap in Portland, too.
22 localnici recomandă
Providence Park MAX Station
22 localnici recomandă
18 localnici recomandă
Zipcar
431 SW 12th Ave
18 localnici recomandă

Entertainment & Activities

So. Much. Fun. Take a look at their calendar of events: https://www.mcmenamins.com/mission-theater
44 localnici recomandă
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St
44 localnici recomandă
So. Much. Fun. Take a look at their calendar of events: https://www.mcmenamins.com/mission-theater
Sauna, steam room, dipping pools. Great place to unwind. They have services you can choose from, like massages, too.
Sante Aesthetics & Wellness
210 NW 17th Ave
Sauna, steam room, dipping pools. Great place to unwind. They have services you can choose from, like massages, too.
Great little indie theater in the neighborhood. Very reasonably-priced --$4 admission for adults, with discounts for seniors and matinee screenings.
329 localnici recomandă
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St
329 localnici recomandă
Great little indie theater in the neighborhood. Very reasonably-priced --$4 admission for adults, with discounts for seniors and matinee screenings.
Special on Mondays and Tuesdays -- movie for $6 They usually have a wide selection of indie movies playing. You're able to eat dinner and order cocktails from your seat, too.
136 localnici recomandă
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave
136 localnici recomandă
Special on Mondays and Tuesdays -- movie for $6 They usually have a wide selection of indie movies playing. You're able to eat dinner and order cocktails from your seat, too.
Portland’s minor league baseball team, The Portland Pickles, play here every summer. The games are incredibly fun, even if you’re not a fan of baseball. A great time.
Walker Stadium
4727 SE 92nd Ave
Portland’s minor league baseball team, The Portland Pickles, play here every summer. The games are incredibly fun, even if you’re not a fan of baseball. A great time.
Live music
159 localnici recomandă
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St
159 localnici recomandă
Live music

Essentials

~9 min walk away.
480 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St
480 localnici recomandă
~9 min walk away.
A beauty institute with cheap haircuts and services.
Aveda Institute Portland
325 NW 13th Ave
A beauty institute with cheap haircuts and services.
Grocery store that focuses on foods from around the world (sourcing ingredients from all countries).
17 localnici recomandă
World Foods
830 NW Everett St
17 localnici recomandă
Grocery store that focuses on foods from around the world (sourcing ingredients from all countries).