Mike & Hallie’s Guidebook
Food scene
Love the food and what the company stands for. Your money is going to a good cause here.
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Po' Shines Cafe De La Soul
8139 N Denver AveLove the food and what the company stands for. Your money is going to a good cause here.
Tapas food. Mix between BBQ and Thai. Sounds interesting right? Great way to experience food scene in Portland. Drink of choice is the Pineapple Fantasy!
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Tapas food. Mix between BBQ and Thai. Sounds interesting right? Great way to experience food scene in Portland. Drink of choice is the Pineapple Fantasy!
We love Coco Donuts. Of course Voodoo gets all the donut hype for Portland but we think for a classic perfected, the best in the city is Coco.
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Coco Donuts
33 N Skidmore StWe love Coco Donuts. Of course Voodoo gets all the donut hype for Portland but we think for a classic perfected, the best in the city is Coco.
Tacos, burritos, or make it a salad! Best in the city. We love the margaritas too!
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveTacos, burritos, or make it a salad! Best in the city. We love the margaritas too!
Best ramen in the city! Check out their website to learn more about their TOKYO TO PORTLAND story.
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveBest ramen in the city! Check out their website to learn more about their TOKYO TO PORTLAND story.
If you are on the go this is the best way to start your day off right. Our favorite is the Uncle Jesse!
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Moberi
4220 N Mississippi AveIf you are on the go this is the best way to start your day off right. Our favorite is the Uncle Jesse!
Simple meals that fill you up and taste great. Ask them about the Piset Chicken and Rice!
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 Southeast Ankeny StreetSimple meals that fill you up and taste great. Ask them about the Piset Chicken and Rice!
Good food and good beer! Experience Portland IPA beer. Good location for kids too. Try to get a seat close to the toys!
Hub
3772 N Williams AveGood food and good beer! Experience Portland IPA beer. Good location for kids too. Try to get a seat close to the toys!
Q Restaurant & Bar
828 SW 2nd AveSunday Brunch! Say no more!
Best IPA beer in Portland! In the summer time they have a great roof top.
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StBest IPA beer in Portland! In the summer time they have a great roof top.
Experience Portland Pinot Noir! This is just an hour drive away. Make it a day trip. Great sights too!
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Sokol Blosser Winery
5000 NE Sokol Blosser LnExperience Portland Pinot Noir! This is just an hour drive away. Make it a day trip. Great sights too!
Bring ice cream sandwiches back! This place actually delivers too... help us all!
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveBring ice cream sandwiches back! This place actually delivers too... help us all!
Great food! Han Oak is a non-traditional Korean-American family restaurant. They specialize in set-menu format dinners, a casual Dumpling and Noodle House and private events. Be sure to call ahead for a reservation!
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Han Oak Restaurant
511 NE 24th AveGreat food! Han Oak is a non-traditional Korean-American family restaurant. They specialize in set-menu format dinners, a casual Dumpling and Noodle House and private events. Be sure to call ahead for a reservation!
Tope
15 NW 4th AveFun rooftop restaurant with great drinks!
Love whiskey? Then you will love Multnomah Whiskey Library. If you are in town for the weekend you should go early or super late. Put your name in an wait for them to call you back with your table. They will literally serve whiskey from all over the world and educate you about the drinks as well. Be sure to hydrate before, during, and after you go.
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StLove whiskey? Then you will love Multnomah Whiskey Library. If you are in town for the weekend you should go early or super late. Put your name in an wait for them to call you back with your table. They will literally serve whiskey from all over the world and educate you about the drinks as well. Be sure to hydrate before, during, and after you go.
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Great food and great setting. Make your reservations early!
Sightseeing
Big spacious park! Great for kids, a pick up game of basketball, a run, or casual walk.
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Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StBig spacious park! Great for kids, a pick up game of basketball, a run, or casual walk.
You'll never see more roses in one location. Great for pictures on date night or the whole family.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveYou'll never see more roses in one location. Great for pictures on date night or the whole family.
Get some fresh air in Portland's Forest Park! Hiking thats good for the whole family.
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Forest Park
Get some fresh air in Portland's Forest Park! Hiking thats good for the whole family.
Books, books, and more books! City staple and must stop location.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetBooks, books, and more books! City staple and must stop location.
Its only 45 minutes away but great sightseeing! Get there early or parking will be tough.
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Multnomah Falls station
Its only 45 minutes away but great sightseeing! Get there early or parking will be tough.
Portland's prettiest bridge! With a big park underneath. Great for pictures!
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Cathedral Park
Portland's prettiest bridge! With a big park underneath. Great for pictures!
Fun to visit in October! For individuals or the whole family. Pick our your pumpkin, go in a life size maze, ride a tractor, or just enjoy the food!
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The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island
16511 NW Gillihan RdFun to visit in October! For individuals or the whole family. Pick our your pumpkin, go in a life size maze, ride a tractor, or just enjoy the food!
I-Peninsula Park ne-Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayNot far from your Air BnB stay!
Haircut
Need a haircut? Get a fresh haircut from the best barbers in Portland. Tell Frank that Mike sent you. You should schedule an appointment through the Vagaro App before you go!
Classic Men
11135 Southwest Canyon RoadNeed a haircut? Get a fresh haircut from the best barbers in Portland. Tell Frank that Mike sent you. You should schedule an appointment through the Vagaro App before you go!
Entertainment
Be a kid again and enjoy all the video games you played back in the day at the Ground Kontrol Bar! All ages are welcome at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade from noon-5pm daily, but we can only admit those 21+ with valid ID from 4:30pm-close.
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveBe a kid again and enjoy all the video games you played back in the day at the Ground Kontrol Bar! All ages are welcome at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade from noon-5pm daily, but we can only admit those 21+ with valid ID from 4:30pm-close.
Go support the home team! Thorns games are always fun. Its almost like watching an all-star game because many of the women are on the US National team. You'll be sure to catch global talent here! Family friendly too!
Portland Thorns
Southwest Morrison StreetGo support the home team! Thorns games are always fun. Its almost like watching an all-star game because many of the women are on the US National team. You'll be sure to catch global talent here! Family friendly too!
Go see a Blazers game! We go to 15+ games every year.
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Portland Trail Blazers
1 N Center Ct StGo see a Blazers game! We go to 15+ games every year.
Neighborhoods
There is a little bit of everything here... shopping, drinks, food, and more food! You should at least drive, walk, or bike down Mississippi Ave just to see if there is anything you like.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueThere is a little bit of everything here... shopping, drinks, food, and more food! You should at least drive, walk, or bike down Mississippi Ave just to see if there is anything you like.
Fun to run, walk or bike! Saturday and Sunday morning there is a market with a little bit of everything. You can rent bikes here too if you want to see the sights a little faster. Any big event in Portland will have activities on the waterfront. Great way to see some of Portland's bridges up close!
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Waterfront Park Trail,
209 Waterfront Park TrailFun to run, walk or bike! Saturday and Sunday morning there is a market with a little bit of everything. You can rent bikes here too if you want to see the sights a little faster. Any big event in Portland will have activities on the waterfront. Great way to see some of Portland's bridges up close!
Day Trips!
Beautiful views and not too far from the city. Make it a day trip for sure! Take the two mile loop around the lake!
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Trillium Lake
Beautiful views and not too far from the city. Make it a day trip for sure! Take the two mile loop around the lake!
Take a trip to the Oregon cost! An easy 90 min drive! Surf Sand Hotel is right next to Haystack Rock and right on the water. Great place to run/walk on the beach or build your own fire at night time.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetTake a trip to the Oregon cost! An easy 90 min drive! Surf Sand Hotel is right next to Haystack Rock and right on the water. Great place to run/walk on the beach or build your own fire at night time.
Go Skiing or tubbing! Or just hang out at the lodge! Great views on a clear day.
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Mount Hood
Go Skiing or tubbing! Or just hang out at the lodge! Great views on a clear day.
Fun for the whole family or a great day trip for a date. Enjoy the views in the gorge or soak up the sun on the river. There are a bunch of restaurants to choose from!
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Hood River
Fun for the whole family or a great day trip for a date. Enjoy the views in the gorge or soak up the sun on the river. There are a bunch of restaurants to choose from!
Grocery Store
If you are going to cook, grab a nice bottle of wine, or you just forgot a few items New Seasons is your best bet! And it is only a 5-10 minute walk!
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StIf you are going to cook, grab a nice bottle of wine, or you just forgot a few items New Seasons is your best bet! And it is only a 5-10 minute walk!