Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StGreat loading dock style patio in the heart of The Pearl
Rogue Pearl Public House
1339 NW Flanders StAmazing beer, 'nuff said.
One of the best independent and locally owned grocery stores in town
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World Foods
830 NW Everett StOne of the best independent and locally owned grocery stores in town
A street market under one roof in a historic building; excellent rotating restaurants
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveA street market under one roof in a historic building; excellent rotating restaurants
Weekend farmers market through the summer and fall on the Portland State University campus..arrive early as the best food carts run out of options before noon and it gets packed.
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveWeekend farmers market through the summer and fall on the Portland State University campus..arrive early as the best food carts run out of options before noon and it gets packed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low Brow Lounge
1036 NW Hoyt StBest dive bar in The Pearl and cheap, excellent beer
The Big Legrowlski
812 NW Couch StNo frills, great pints.
Great attached bar and small, but powerful, music hall
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat attached bar and small, but powerful, music hall
If you ever wanted a bar that felt like the treefort at your best friend's house who had all the sweet outdoor gear, this is the place...plus the beer is top notch and the outdoor dining area features rotating food trucks
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Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StIf you ever wanted a bar that felt like the treefort at your best friend's house who had all the sweet outdoor gear, this is the place...plus the beer is top notch and the outdoor dining area features rotating food trucks
Parks & Nature
Wonderful flowers and views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens (on clear days)
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveWonderful flowers and views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens (on clear days)
Need a few thousand acres away from the city with 80 miles of hiking/running/biking trails? Come here.
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Forest Park
Need a few thousand acres away from the city with 80 miles of hiking/running/biking trails? Come here.
Beautiful restored mansion with some of the best views overlooking Portland
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful restored mansion with some of the best views overlooking Portland
Easy 2 mile loop along the Willamette River connected by Portland's iconic bridges; most summer weekends have some culinary, music, or beer festival happening here.
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Parque Tom McCall Waterfront
98 SW Naito PkwyEasy 2 mile loop along the Willamette River connected by Portland's iconic bridges; most summer weekends have some culinary, music, or beer festival happening here.
Cathedral Park
Beautiful part hidden under the St. Johns Bridge
Great park at sunset to watch the Cosmopolitan (condo tower) change colors to match the sky or to just throw a blanket and have a picnic while people watching
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The Fields Park
1099 NW Overton StGreat park at sunset to watch the Cosmopolitan (condo tower) change colors to match the sky or to just throw a blanket and have a picnic while people watching
The secret, less traveled entrance to Portland's Forest Park. Take Wildwood Trail north to walk/run/hike in an old growth forest without the crowds. Sunrise and sunset are the best for light coming through the trees.
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Wildwood Trailhead at Germantown Rd
11028-11192 NW Germantown RdThe secret, less traveled entrance to Portland's Forest Park. Take Wildwood Trail north to walk/run/hike in an old growth forest without the crowds. Sunrise and sunset are the best for light coming through the trees.
Redwoods and sequoias live within the city and you get to take trails around them...not a bad little feature. Wildwood trail will connect to the Oregon Zoo or back towards NW Portland
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdRedwoods and sequoias live within the city and you get to take trails around them...not a bad little feature. Wildwood trail will connect to the Oregon Zoo or back towards NW Portland
Arts & Culture
Great collection of Pacific NW and Native American art
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Museo de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveGreat collection of Pacific NW and Native American art
Portland's science museum with a submarine...but the real fun is OMSI Afterdark, when you can get your nerd-fix while enjoying local beers and wines.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AvePortland's science museum with a submarine...but the real fun is OMSI Afterdark, when you can get your nerd-fix while enjoying local beers and wines.
Shopping
The world's largest bookstore; get lost for a few hours and walk out with a few months worth of great books
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe world's largest bookstore; get lost for a few hours and walk out with a few months worth of great books
NW 23rd Ave is covered with tiny shops, excellent restaurants, and easy service via the Streetcar
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueNW 23rd Ave is covered with tiny shops, excellent restaurants, and easy service via the Streetcar
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful stadium and a European-esque fan base for all home Timbers matches
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StBeautiful stadium and a European-esque fan base for all home Timbers matches
Voted the best yoga studio in Portland for the past bunch of years.
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YoYoYogi
1306 NW Hoyt StVoted the best yoga studio in Portland for the past bunch of years.
Go Blazers! Easy to get to via the Max (lightrail) or by walking across the Steel or Broadway Bridges
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Portland Trail Blazers
1 N Center Ct StGo Blazers! Easy to get to via the Max (lightrail) or by walking across the Steel or Broadway Bridges
The elephant habitat was just rebuilt and reopened to the public, plus Zoo Concerts in the summer attract a shockingly great flock of bands
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Zoológico de Oregón
4001 SW Canyon RdThe elephant habitat was just rebuilt and reopened to the public, plus Zoo Concerts in the summer attract a shockingly great flock of bands
Getting Around
Portland Union Station
800 NW 6th AveAmtrak Station
Bolt and Grayhound Bus Station, plus easy connection to the Streetcar and Max (lightrail)
Portland Bus Station
1090 NW 6th AveBolt and Grayhound Bus Station, plus easy connection to the Streetcar and Max (lightrail)