Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StNearest TJ - 10 minutes from our house
One of the closest natural food stores. Great deli and 10 minutes from our house.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOne of the closest natural food stores. Great deli and 10 minutes from our house.
One of the closest natural food stores -10 minutes from our house
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StOne of the closest natural food stores -10 minutes from our house
Nearest grocery store to our house. 5 minutes from the house.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdNearest grocery store to our house. 5 minutes from the house.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis store has it all - 15 minutes from our house
This grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
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Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StThis grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
Everything Else
Best, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
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Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan StBest, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
Sightseeing
Oxbow Regional Park
3010 SE Oxbow PkwyA wonderful nature park by the Sandy River
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
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Multnomah Falls station
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
Grant Park
Fantastic park - 10 minutes away
Ikhaya Lendalo le-Rocky Butte
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdBeautiful Park - 15 minutes away.
Stunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveStunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StStunning beauty. 20 minutes away.
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
One of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOne of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveWonderful park - 5 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveWonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
One of the largest book stores in America! 20 minutes away.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StOne of the largest book stores in America! 20 minutes away.
Home of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayHome of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
Food Scene
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
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Dick's Kitchen SE
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StBest Cuban food in town. 15 minutes away.
Hearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes. 10 minutes away.
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Cup & Saucer Cafe
3000 Northeast Killingsworth StreetHearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes. 10 minutes away.
Music, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
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Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveMusic, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveSmall outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
One of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
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Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StOne of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
Laid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
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Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StLaid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
Bar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
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The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta StBar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
Bohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
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Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StBohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
Light-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
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Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StLight-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
Middle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
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DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StMiddle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
Remodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
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Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StRemodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
Shopping
Small, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSmall, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.