Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Bambuza
3682 S Bond AveSimple, reliable fusion options with friendly service
Starbucks
6080 S Macadam AveThe standard
Thai Yummy
1010 SW Gibbs StGreat neighborhood food cart - it gets busy at lunchtime!
Brunch Box
620 SW 9th Ave.Fast, greasy, and so delightful!
Lovely spot for any meal, but especially brunch. Try the eggs Benedict.
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Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StLovely spot for any meal, but especially brunch. Try the eggs Benedict.
Local organic fare. Fast, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere.
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Isabel Restaurant
330 NW 10th AveLocal organic fare. Fast, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere.
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StBeautiful Peruvian dining experience.
Tasty board of sandwiches to choose from, many of which can be made in to a salad... if you must.
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Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdTasty board of sandwiches to choose from, many of which can be made in to a salad... if you must.
Plates, pints, and growler fills. Cute little gastropub, tucked away in a corner near the hospital campus. Simple, tasty fair. Wide brew selection, and limited cocktail menu in a friendly, laid back environment.
Feathered Nesst Public House
3460 Southwest US Veterans Hospital RoadPlates, pints, and growler fills. Cute little gastropub, tucked away in a corner near the hospital campus. Simple, tasty fair. Wide brew selection, and limited cocktail menu in a friendly, laid back environment.
Essentials
Broad selection of a little bit of everything.
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Market of Choice - Terwilliger
Broad selection of a little bit of everything.
Plaid Pantry
11 SE 20th AveIt IS convenient.
Sightseeing
You really cannot come to Portland without visiting the largest independent book store!
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StYou really cannot come to Portland without visiting the largest independent book store!
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveKid friendly, always interesting interactive exhibits.
Best when blooming, offers a wonderful view of the city.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBest when blooming, offers a wonderful view of the city.
The Portland Zoo, the Rose Gardens, playgrounds, and miles of trails!
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdThe Portland Zoo, the Rose Gardens, playgrounds, and miles of trails!
Just one of many stunning sites to see in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Multnomah Falls station
Just one of many stunning sites to see in the Columbia River Gorge.
Everything Else
Excellent trails for walking and running. Several trail heads approximately four blocks from home.
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Marquam Trail
Marquam TrailExcellent trails for walking and running. Several trail heads approximately four blocks from home.
More walking, hiking and running - in the city!
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Ipharki yomdiliya
More walking, hiking and running - in the city!
Every Saturday AND Sunday, March through December. Tons of art, crafts and food to sample!
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I-Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyEvery Saturday AND Sunday, March through December. Tons of art, crafts and food to sample!
Excellent selection of local produce. Usually live music and food carts as well.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayExcellent selection of local produce. Usually live music and food carts as well.
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RdCampus right below home!
Take the tram from the hospital to the waterfront where there are a number of restaurants, food carts and bars to peruse. Great green space during the warm months.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveTake the tram from the hospital to the waterfront where there are a number of restaurants, food carts and bars to peruse. Great green space during the warm months.
Arts & Culture
Excellent permanent collection with exciting new exhibits year round.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveExcellent permanent collection with exciting new exhibits year round.
Entertainment & Activities
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdAmazing interactive fun for kids!