Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Just around the corner from the house, amazing farm to table restaurant
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Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdJust around the corner from the house, amazing farm to table restaurant
Go for brunch, put your name in and then walk around Alberta while you wait
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StGo for brunch, put your name in and then walk around Alberta while you wait
One of the best Italian restaurants in PDX, make a reservation
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Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StOne of the best Italian restaurants in PDX, make a reservation
Really good pizza, fresh simple pasta, cheap happy hour 5-6pm
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Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveReally good pizza, fresh simple pasta, cheap happy hour 5-6pm
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest sushi in PDX $$
My go-to for picking up sushi and eating at home- really good!
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Mojos Sushi
1507 NE Fremont StMy go-to for picking up sushi and eating at home- really good!
Second favorite foodcart pod- Try Chicken & Guns for dinner, and have a crepe for dessert
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Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdSecond favorite foodcart pod- Try Chicken & Guns for dinner, and have a crepe for dessert
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveSo so good!
#1 food cart pod!!!! 1 mile from the house, try Matt’s BBQ, pastrami zombie or teppanyaki sushi burritos!
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Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi Ave#1 food cart pod!!!! 1 mile from the house, try Matt’s BBQ, pastrami zombie or teppanyaki sushi burritos!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Box Social
3971 N Williams Ave Great cocktails!
nice patio in the back, walking distance from the house
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Free House
1325 NE Fremont Stnice patio in the back, walking distance from the house
great for parents (beer) and kids (play area)- outside and inside
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Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams Ave great for parents (beer) and kids (play area)- outside and inside
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StAlberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StLive music all the time
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark Stamazing rooftop bar
Sightseeing
Great route for a walk or run right along the water, with a view of downtown
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Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank Esplanade Great route for a walk or run right along the water, with a view of downtown
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMy favorite brewery in the Gorge, only 45 min away & right on the Columbia river (near the Bridge of the Gods)
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Thunder Island Brewing Co
601 Wa Na Pa StMy favorite brewery in the Gorge, only 45 min away & right on the Columbia river (near the Bridge of the Gods)
Elowah Falls
Beautiful waterfall in the Gorge, that is not too tough to get to
Latourell Falls
Beautiful waterfall with a great 3 mile hike
Sugarpine Drive-In
1208 E Historic Columbia River HwyGreat stop for lunch & soft-serve
Beautiful brewery on the waterfront in Hood River
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Ferment Brewing Company
403 Portway AveBeautiful brewery on the waterfront in Hood River
Parks & Nature
My favorite hike in the city starts at Marquam Nature Trail and goes to Council Crest. Bring a blanket & hangout at the top for an afternoon with food or a good book.
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Iphakamisa yaseCouncil Crest
1120 SW Council Crest Dr My favorite hike in the city starts at Marquam Nature Trail and goes to Council Crest. Bring a blanket & hangout at the top for an afternoon with food or a good book.
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StIpharki yomdiliya
Tons of trails
Enjoy a view of one of the most iconic bridges in Portland, St. John's Bridge
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Cathedral Park
Enjoy a view of one of the most iconic bridges in Portland, St. John's Bridge
One of the best views on the coast, have a beer at Pelican Brewery while you're there
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Cape Kiwanda
One of the best views on the coast, have a beer at Pelican Brewery while you're there
Shopping
Sloan Boutique
3824 N Mississippi Aveink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveLocal goods, cute store
Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StNew Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLike a local whole foods/ trader joes
Entertainment & Activities
Its like taking a large ski gondola ride in the middle of the city. When you arrive at the top, look for Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens, amazing views & fun for the kiddos!
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveIts like taking a large ski gondola ride in the middle of the city. When you arrive at the top, look for Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens, amazing views & fun for the kiddos!