Susie's Guidebook

Susie
Susie's Guidebook

Food scene, located in our area!

They have the best ice cream and it’s within walking distance of our home!
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
13539 NW Cornell Rd
They have the best ice cream and it’s within walking distance of our home!
Built in 1946, this family owned and operated business is a landmark you won’t want to miss. Home of the jumbo burger. Located just a few miles from our place. https://therealhelvetiatavern.com
20 localnici recomandă
Helvetia Tavern
10275 NW Helvetia Rd
20 localnici recomandă
Built in 1946, this family owned and operated business is a landmark you won’t want to miss. Home of the jumbo burger. Located just a few miles from our place. https://therealhelvetiatavern.com
Owned by a local family, they aim to please. Pub like atmosphere with excellent food and decent drinks! https://www.rockcreekcorner.com
6 localnici recomandă
Rock Creek Corner
18515 NW West Union Rd
6 localnici recomandă
Owned by a local family, they aim to please. Pub like atmosphere with excellent food and decent drinks! https://www.rockcreekcorner.com
Excellent ramen! 5 minutes from our place!
18 localnici recomandă
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
11830 NW Cedar Falls Dr
18 localnici recomandă
Excellent ramen! 5 minutes from our place!
One of our favorites, great food, wine and atmosphere! 5 minutes from our place, by Market of Choice.
16 localnici recomandă
Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro
240 NW Lost Springs Terrace
16 localnici recomandă
One of our favorites, great food, wine and atmosphere! 5 minutes from our place, by Market of Choice.
One of our favorite Mcminnimans, a community landmark. Features live music, dance floor, pool table, 22 foot shuffle board along with ales and food. Beautiful country-like setting! A 15 minute drive from our place.
23 localnici recomandă
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd
23 localnici recomandă
One of our favorite Mcminnimans, a community landmark. Features live music, dance floor, pool table, 22 foot shuffle board along with ales and food. Beautiful country-like setting! A 15 minute drive from our place.
Located close by, a local favorite
Wildfin American Grill - Beaverton
2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Located close by, a local favorite
Good food, great happy hour. Cedar hills location close to a movie theater. Nice evening out!
6 localnici recomandă
Oswego Grill- Beaverton
3211 Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
6 localnici recomandă
Good food, great happy hour. Cedar hills location close to a movie theater. Nice evening out!

Sightseeing

These falls are beautiful! A must see! About 60 miles from here. Worth the drive!
293 localnici recomandă
Parcul de stat Silver Falls
20024 Silver Falls Highway Southeast
293 localnici recomandă
These falls are beautiful! A must see! About 60 miles from here. Worth the drive!
A beautiful garden enjoyed by travelers and locals alike! Located on this side of Portland, it’s an easy site seeing adventure!
1015 localnici recomandă
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 localnici recomandă
A beautiful garden enjoyed by travelers and locals alike! Located on this side of Portland, it’s an easy site seeing adventure!
Located 45 miles from the house, in the beautiful Columbia gorge, this is worth the drive. With hiking trails and waterfalls, this is a sightseeing paradise!
40 localnici recomandă
Horsetail Falls
40 localnici recomandă
Located 45 miles from the house, in the beautiful Columbia gorge, this is worth the drive. With hiking trails and waterfalls, this is a sightseeing paradise!
This is stunning, you can hike to the top and view where the balls originate. Plan accordingly, it gets busy!
974 localnici recomandă
Multnomah Falls station
974 localnici recomandă
This is stunning, you can hike to the top and view where the balls originate. Plan accordingly, it gets busy!
A beautiful local favorite
137 localnici recomandă
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
137 localnici recomandă
A beautiful local favorite
Urban park featuring a long floating walkway, plus a boat dock, walking & bike paths & public art.
74 localnici recomandă
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank Esplanade
74 localnici recomandă
Urban park featuring a long floating walkway, plus a boat dock, walking & bike paths & public art.
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
405 localnici recomandă
Grădina Chineză Lan Su
239 NW Everett St
405 localnici recomandă
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.

Food scene, Portland’s eastside

Comes highly recommended, located on Portlands east side. https://langbaanpdx.com/
32 localnici recomandă
Langbaan
1818 SE 28th Ave
32 localnici recomandă
Comes highly recommended, located on Portlands east side. https://langbaanpdx.com/
Located on the popular Hawthorne street, Portland’s east side, a local favorite for great pizza! http://www.apizzascholls.com/
221 localnici recomandă
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
221 localnici recomandă
Located on the popular Hawthorne street, Portland’s east side, a local favorite for great pizza! http://www.apizzascholls.com/
Excellent Mediterranean food! You won’t be disappointed! https://www.shalomyallpdx.com/
40 localnici recomandă
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor St
40 localnici recomandă
Excellent Mediterranean food! You won’t be disappointed! https://www.shalomyallpdx.com/
Great sushi! https://www.nimblefishpdx.com/
18 localnici recomandă
Nimblefish
1524 SE 20th Ave
18 localnici recomandă
Great sushi! https://www.nimblefishpdx.com/

Food scene Portland’s Westside

Highly recommended, located downtown Portland. https://www.duckhousepdx.com/
13 localnici recomandă
Duck House Chinese Restaurant
1968 SW 5th Ave
13 localnici recomandă
Highly recommended, located downtown Portland. https://www.duckhousepdx.com/
Owned by our ex-mayor, Bud Clark, a local favorite. Known for their Reuben sandwiches! Small and quaint atmosphere, definitely worth the wait if there is one!
31 localnici recomandă
Goose Hollow Inn
1927 SW Jefferson St
31 localnici recomandă
Owned by our ex-mayor, Bud Clark, a local favorite. Known for their Reuben sandwiches! Small and quaint atmosphere, definitely worth the wait if there is one!
Operating since 1944, one of Portland’s top steak houses. Also known for their amazing onion rings! Easy access from our place. But, be sure and make reservations, typically booked! https://www.ringsidesteakhouse.com
53 localnici recomandă
RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside St
53 localnici recomandă
Operating since 1944, one of Portland’s top steak houses. Also known for their amazing onion rings! Easy access from our place. But, be sure and make reservations, typically booked! https://www.ringsidesteakhouse.com
This is my all time favorite restaurant! Excellent food and drink, all in an very cozy atmosphere! It’s a bit pricey, but well worth it. Great for a special dinner! https://lechonpdx.com/
29 localnici recomandă
Lechon
113 SW Naito Pkwy
29 localnici recomandă
This is my all time favorite restaurant! Excellent food and drink, all in an very cozy atmosphere! It’s a bit pricey, but well worth it. Great for a special dinner! https://lechonpdx.com/
Definitely a local favorite, Elephants offers a variety of prepared foods, along with an assortment of deli options. Perfect place to visit especially if your cruising NW Portland’s 21st or 23rd areas! https://www.elephantsdeli.com/
80 localnici recomandă
Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd Ave
80 localnici recomandă
Definitely a local favorite, Elephants offers a variety of prepared foods, along with an assortment of deli options. Perfect place to visit especially if your cruising NW Portland’s 21st or 23rd areas! https://www.elephantsdeli.com/
My favorite Italian restaurant! Cozy atmosphere coupled with excellent Italian cuisine! Gets busy so a reservation is recommended! http://www.piazzaportland.com/
66 localnici recomandă
Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson St
66 localnici recomandă
My favorite Italian restaurant! Cozy atmosphere coupled with excellent Italian cuisine! Gets busy so a reservation is recommended! http://www.piazzaportland.com/
Great Thai food, located in an up and coming area of Portland! https://www.eempdx.com/
142 localnici recomandă
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
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142 localnici recomandă
Great Thai food, located in an up and coming area of Portland! https://www.eempdx.com/
Local favorite, excellent breakfast! French cuisine. https://cafeduberry.com/
16 localnici recomandă
Cafe Du Berry
6439 S Macadam Ave
16 localnici recomandă
Local favorite, excellent breakfast! French cuisine. https://cafeduberry.com/
Excellent Moroccan cuisine, fun atmosphere! https://marakesh.com
28 localnici recomandă
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st Ave
28 localnici recomandă
Excellent Moroccan cuisine, fun atmosphere! https://marakesh.com
The oldest bar in Portland, featuring Spanish coffees crafted at your table! They also have a nice menu, excellent turkey dinners! https://hubers.com
46 localnici recomandă
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd Ave
46 localnici recomandă
The oldest bar in Portland, featuring Spanish coffees crafted at your table! They also have a nice menu, excellent turkey dinners! https://hubers.com
Home of the original Voodoo Doughnut, this counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs. Plan accordingly, the line can be long!
366 localnici recomandă
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Ave
366 localnici recomandă
Home of the original Voodoo Doughnut, this counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs. Plan accordingly, the line can be long!
Great beer, food and atmosphere. Located close to Multnomah village, also a fun place to visit!
25 localnici recomandă
Old Market Pub & Brewery
6959 SW Multnomah Blvd
25 localnici recomandă
Great beer, food and atmosphere. Located close to Multnomah village, also a fun place to visit!

Local farmers markets

This is located next to the Beaverton library, about 10 minutes from our place. Full of many local vegetable and fruit stands, along with a variety of food options, and local crafters, this is a farmers market worth seeing.
44 localnici recomandă
Beaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th St
44 localnici recomandă
This is located next to the Beaverton library, about 10 minutes from our place. Full of many local vegetable and fruit stands, along with a variety of food options, and local crafters, this is a farmers market worth seeing.
The largest farmers market, located on the campus of PSU. Max line from sunset transit center will take you directly there!
123 localnici recomandă
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park Ave
123 localnici recomandă
The largest farmers market, located on the campus of PSU. Max line from sunset transit center will take you directly there!

Great family adventures

Newly remodeled zoo, a large variety of animals, along with eateries, this zoo is enjoyed by many! Just a short drive east on hwy 26, a straight shot from our place!
524 localnici recomandă
Grădina Zoologică Oregon
4001 SW Canyon Rd
524 localnici recomandă
Newly remodeled zoo, a large variety of animals, along with eateries, this zoo is enjoyed by many! Just a short drive east on hwy 26, a straight shot from our place!
With ever changing exhibits, this is a family must see!
646 localnici recomandă
OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
646 localnici recomandă
With ever changing exhibits, this is a family must see!
Among the oldest amusement parks in America, the Oaks first opened in 1905. Uniquely Portland, this park is located on the east side of the Willamette river.
208 localnici recomandă
Parcul de distracții Oaks
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
208 localnici recomandă
Among the oldest amusement parks in America, the Oaks first opened in 1905. Uniquely Portland, this park is located on the east side of the Willamette river.

Hikes

We have an extensive inner city park, with a variety of entrances. From our place, heading west on Cornell, upper McLeay park is an easy entrance to the many hiking trails. The beauty is worth the visit!
940 localnici recomandă
Parcul Forestier
940 localnici recomandă
We have an extensive inner city park, with a variety of entrances. From our place, heading west on Cornell, upper McLeay park is an easy entrance to the many hiking trails. The beauty is worth the visit!
Located close to the small coastal town of neahkahnie , hikers who reach the top have a beautiful expansive view of the coast line. Head west on 26, turning south on hwy 101. A definite worthwhile hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/neahkahnie-mountain-via-south-trailhead
43 localnici recomandă
Neahkahnie Mountain
43 localnici recomandă
Located close to the small coastal town of neahkahnie , hikers who reach the top have a beautiful expansive view of the coast line. Head west on 26, turning south on hwy 101. A definite worthwhile hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/neahkahnie-mountain-via-south-trailhead
Popular hiking spot with beautiful views. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Saddle_Mountain_Hike
14 localnici recomandă
Saddle Mountain
14 localnici recomandă
Popular hiking spot with beautiful views. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Saddle_Mountain_Hike
A nice hike located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Horsetail_Falls_Loop_Hike
40 localnici recomandă
Horsetail Falls
40 localnici recomandă
A nice hike located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Horsetail_Falls_Loop_Hike