Guidebook for Portland

James
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Great lunch and light fare menu -- within walking distance!
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Vista Spring Cafe
2440 SW Vista Ave
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Great lunch and light fare menu -- within walking distance!
Chocolate Gooey Brownie or Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper? We can't decide which one is our favorite. Make sure you give it a go and let us know!!
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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Chocolate Gooey Brownie or Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper? We can't decide which one is our favorite. Make sure you give it a go and let us know!!
Voodoo Doughnut is one of the city’s most unusual and delicious culinary destinations. The doughnuts, topped with creative ingredients such as bacon, Captain Crunch and Oreos.
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Ave
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Voodoo Doughnut is one of the city’s most unusual and delicious culinary destinations. The doughnuts, topped with creative ingredients such as bacon, Captain Crunch and Oreos.
Our favorite restaurant in Portland. Amazing Spanish tapas. Expect a wait to get a table or even seats at the bar -- but worth it!
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Ataula
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Our favorite restaurant in Portland. Amazing Spanish tapas. Expect a wait to get a table or even seats at the bar -- but worth it!
Amazing farm to table restaurant! We love the pantry board options as small plates, and the outdoor dining areas is unparalleled in Portland. Amazing!
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Meriwether's Restaurant & Skyline Farm
2601 NW Vaughn St
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Amazing farm to table restaurant! We love the pantry board options as small plates, and the outdoor dining areas is unparalleled in Portland. Amazing!
Great Korean food -- and great space too. It's casual and yummy. Not to be missed.
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Fish Sauce
407 NW 17th Ave
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Great Korean food -- and great space too. It's casual and yummy. Not to be missed.

Sightseeing

Walking distance!! This 43 acre park offers access to the only place in the city to see scenic views of Mt Rainier, Mt St. Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Hood, and Mt Jefferson. Amazing!
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Iphakamisa yaseCouncil Crest
1120 SW Council Crest Dr
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Walking distance!! This 43 acre park offers access to the only place in the city to see scenic views of Mt Rainier, Mt St. Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Hood, and Mt Jefferson. Amazing!
The world's best Japanese Garden outside of Japan. One of the most serene places in all of Portland.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
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The world's best Japanese Garden outside of Japan. One of the most serene places in all of Portland.
Less than two blocks from our Hip Urban Woodland Sanctuary -- this 5-acre park includes lighted tennis courts, basketball court, playground, soccer field, and softball field.
Portland Heights Park
Southwest Old Orchard Road
Less than two blocks from our Hip Urban Woodland Sanctuary -- this 5-acre park includes lighted tennis courts, basketball court, playground, soccer field, and softball field.
You are located right on the Marquam Trail when you stay with us. The trail stretches 5 miles through peaceful, secluded forests in Southwest Portland and gives you a healthy 1,100 elevation gain.
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Marquam Trail
Marquam Trail
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You are located right on the Marquam Trail when you stay with us. The trail stretches 5 miles through peaceful, secluded forests in Southwest Portland and gives you a healthy 1,100 elevation gain.
The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style "château" in the West Hills of Portland, originally built as a private home for The Oregonian publisher. Amazing views of the city!!!
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style "château" in the West Hills of Portland, originally built as a private home for The Oregonian publisher. Amazing views of the city!!!
This is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the U.S. and features more than 10,000 roses. Enjoy the sights and scents of the gardens and the views of the city!
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Lewis & Clark College Rose Garden
615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
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This is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the U.S. and features more than 10,000 roses. Enjoy the sights and scents of the gardens and the views of the city!
Comprised of over 193 acres of undeveloped land and over 5 miles of hiking trails this is the third largest park in Portland. We're right in the middle of this wooded sanctuary.
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Marquam Nature Park
Southwest Marquam Street
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Comprised of over 193 acres of undeveloped land and over 5 miles of hiking trails this is the third largest park in Portland. We're right in the middle of this wooded sanctuary.
Nestled between the Children’s Museum and the Oregon Zoo, the WFC invites you to explore Pacific NW’s forests, and the role they play in our ecosystem.
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World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
4033 SW Canyon Rd
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Nestled between the Children’s Museum and the Oregon Zoo, the WFC invites you to explore Pacific NW’s forests, and the role they play in our ecosystem.
A year-round wonder, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden. Covered walkways, bridges, pavilions and a richly planted landscape frame a picturesque lake.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
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A year-round wonder, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden. Covered walkways, bridges, pavilions and a richly planted landscape frame a picturesque lake.
Beyond big trees and picnic tables, Washington Park offers a zoo, two museums, gardens and more, all bordered by one of the country’s premier urban wildernesses.
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon Rd
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Beyond big trees and picnic tables, Washington Park offers a zoo, two museums, gardens and more, all bordered by one of the country’s premier urban wildernesses.
With 70 miles of trails — all within Portland city limits — the 5,156-acre Forest Park is a popular escape for runners, equestrians, hikers and cyclists alike.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
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With 70 miles of trails — all within Portland city limits — the 5,156-acre Forest Park is a popular escape for runners, equestrians, hikers and cyclists alike.
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, the city's "living room" hosts events like the Portland Farmers Market, Flicks on the Bricks and the Holiday Ale Festival.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, the city's "living room" hosts events like the Portland Farmers Market, Flicks on the Bricks and the Holiday Ale Festival.

Arts & Culture

The Oregon Symphony performs from September to May at the "Schnitz." Our symphony is amazing artistically, and the oldest Symphony west of the Mississippi. Be sure to go whilst you're in town!
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
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The Oregon Symphony performs from September to May at the "Schnitz." Our symphony is amazing artistically, and the oldest Symphony west of the Mississippi. Be sure to go whilst you're in town!
The Portland Art Museum includes an outdoor sculpture court and magnificent permanent collection featuring an extensive collection of Native American art and six stories of modern art.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
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The Portland Art Museum includes an outdoor sculpture court and magnificent permanent collection featuring an extensive collection of Native American art and six stories of modern art.

Essentials

Awesome wine selection! Plus a grocery store, full service post office, and pharmacy to boot! All within walking distance.
Stroheckers Liquor Store
2855 Southwest Patton Road
Awesome wine selection! Plus a grocery store, full service post office, and pharmacy to boot! All within walking distance.
Portland Farmers Market operates eight weekly markets, spring through fall. In addition to fresh produce, the market is a go-to spot for prepared food items, as well as cheeses, meats, and flowers.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
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Portland Farmers Market operates eight weekly markets, spring through fall. In addition to fresh produce, the market is a go-to spot for prepared food items, as well as cheeses, meats, and flowers.
Portland Farmers Market operates eight weekly markets, spring through fall. In addition to fresh produce, the market is a go-to spot for prepared food items, as well as cheeses, meats, and flowers.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N Broadway
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Portland Farmers Market operates eight weekly markets, spring through fall. In addition to fresh produce, the market is a go-to spot for prepared food items, as well as cheeses, meats, and flowers.

Everything Else

One of the best hospitals in Oregon -- and you're less than 3 miles away. If you need to come into town for a medical procedure or to see a loved one, please stay with us. We're super close.
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Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
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One of the best hospitals in Oregon -- and you're less than 3 miles away. If you need to come into town for a medical procedure or to see a loved one, please stay with us. We're super close.
"Hi Ho Hi Ho, Its Off To Work We Go!!" -- if this tune applies to you and you are just starting to work at Nike, or coming in for a business meeting, stay with us! We're super close.
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Nike World Headquarters
One Bowerman Drive
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"Hi Ho Hi Ho, Its Off To Work We Go!!" -- if this tune applies to you and you are just starting to work at Nike, or coming in for a business meeting, stay with us! We're super close.

Shopping

Smell-bound -- adjective -- held as if under a spell by the scent of books. We love Powell's. You'll find a Powell's tote bag in your closet at our Woodland Sanctuary -- and a list of current events.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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Smell-bound -- adjective -- held as if under a spell by the scent of books. We love Powell's. You'll find a Powell's tote bag in your closet at our Woodland Sanctuary -- and a list of current events.
The nation’s largest weekly open-air arts and crafts market. Stroll down row upon row of unique creations made by the people who sell them, and enjoy live music and international snacks.
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I-Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Pkwy
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The nation’s largest weekly open-air arts and crafts market. Stroll down row upon row of unique creations made by the people who sell them, and enjoy live music and international snacks.
Fun store! Home to unique gifts, custom-built furniture and other vintage-inspired modern men’s products
Boys Fort
Fun store! Home to unique gifts, custom-built furniture and other vintage-inspired modern men’s products
Home and accessories store which offers modern yet quirky items with long-lasting appeal.
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Canoe
1233 SW 10th Ave
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Home and accessories store which offers modern yet quirky items with long-lasting appeal.
Great store! Maker of custom leather belts, heirloom-quality wallets and waxed canvas bags.
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Tanner Goods Flagship Store
1022 W Burnside St
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Great store! Maker of custom leather belts, heirloom-quality wallets and waxed canvas bags.
Local manufacturer of clothing and gear that’s designed for Northwest surfers and snowboarders but appreciated by casual hikers and couch potatoes, too.
Poler Flagship Store
3557 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Local manufacturer of clothing and gear that’s designed for Northwest surfers and snowboarders but appreciated by casual hikers and couch potatoes, too.

Entertainment & Activities

Our zoo has five major exhibit areas: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores and Africa and 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
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Our zoo has five major exhibit areas: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores and Africa and 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
A special room for the littlest ones with padded slides, mirrors, and other fun things; a large water feature; stage with costumes and music; trains and trucks to play with; special exhibits.
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Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon Rd
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A special room for the littlest ones with padded slides, mirrors, and other fun things; a large water feature; stage with costumes and music; trains and trucks to play with; special exhibits.
More than 20,000 rocks and minerals including the largest opal-filled thunder egg, a gold specimen bigger than your hand, dinosaur eggs and fossils, meteorites, and petrified wood.
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I-Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals
26385 NW Groveland Dr
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More than 20,000 rocks and minerals including the largest opal-filled thunder egg, a gold specimen bigger than your hand, dinosaur eggs and fossils, meteorites, and petrified wood.
Our zoo has five major exhibit areas: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores and Africa and 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
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Our zoo has five major exhibit areas: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores and Africa and 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
One of the nation’s leading science museums, you can experience an earthquake, take part in live lab demonstrations, see a movie in the Empirical Theater, explore the universe in a planetarium.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
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One of the nation’s leading science museums, you can experience an earthquake, take part in live lab demonstrations, see a movie in the Empirical Theater, explore the universe in a planetarium.