Guidebook for Portland

Vanessa
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Tasty pastries and coffee just around the corner from our house
33 locals recommend
Miss Zumstein Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cakes & Desserts
5027 NE 42nd Ave
33 locals recommend
Tasty pastries and coffee just around the corner from our house
We like this spot for a good, cheap, lunch or dinner. Lots of veggie and vegan options in addition to meat.
35 locals recommend
El Nutri Taco
2124 NE Alberta St
35 locals recommend
We like this spot for a good, cheap, lunch or dinner. Lots of veggie and vegan options in addition to meat.
Amazing mini donuts and homemade chai
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St
219 locals recommend
Amazing mini donuts and homemade chai
Delicious cornmeal crust pizza. Try the Carmelized onion and corn pizza - you won't be sorry!
95 locals recommend
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan St
95 locals recommend
Delicious cornmeal crust pizza. Try the Carmelized onion and corn pizza - you won't be sorry!
You'll love their ice cream!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
You'll love their ice cream!

Drinks & Nightlife

Our favorite corner bar with a nice beer selection and good food too!
61 locals recommend
Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd Ave
61 locals recommend
Our favorite corner bar with a nice beer selection and good food too!
Outdoor fire pit, yummy bar food
51 locals recommend
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta St
51 locals recommend
Outdoor fire pit, yummy bar food
This is a Portland classic - a big dive par with live music, karaoke, and cheap drinks
35 locals recommend
Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd Ave
35 locals recommend
This is a Portland classic - a big dive par with live music, karaoke, and cheap drinks
These guys make fizzy wine and have a great patio to enjoy it on
30 locals recommend
Hi-Wheel Wine & Mead Co.
6719 NE 18th Ave
30 locals recommend
These guys make fizzy wine and have a great patio to enjoy it on
We love this little off the beaten path bar. It's in an old house, has great food, and a nice atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook St
34 locals recommend
We love this little off the beaten path bar. It's in an old house, has great food, and a nice atmosphere.

Entertainment & Activities

Kennedy school is a great spot to catch a movie, relax in the soaking pool, or grab a drink at one of several bars.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
538 locals recommend
Kennedy school is a great spot to catch a movie, relax in the soaking pool, or grab a drink at one of several bars.

Parks & Nature

A big beautiful park in our neighborhood
49 locals recommend
Fernhill Park
Fernhill Park
49 locals recommend
A big beautiful park in our neighborhood
This is a sandy beach on the Columbia river with a beautiful bikepath, nice views over to Washington, and good swimming
16 locals recommend
Broughton Beach Park
4141 NE Marine Dr
16 locals recommend
This is a sandy beach on the Columbia river with a beautiful bikepath, nice views over to Washington, and good swimming

Essentials

Lovely locally owned market
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
1022 locals recommend
Lovely locally owned market

Sightseeing

The gorge is chock full of waterfalls, hiking, and vistas. Feel free to ask us for specific recommendations!
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
236 locals recommend
The gorge is chock full of waterfalls, hiking, and vistas. Feel free to ask us for specific recommendations!

Arts & Culture

A must for book people
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
A must for book people
A very sweet museum with good discounts : Free First Thursday – On the first Thursday of each month admission is free from 5 – 8 p.m. $5 Friday Evenings – 5 – 8 p.m. College Creative License – Any enrolled college student can buy an annual pass for the price of a single Museum admission ($20) Arts for All – Anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP/Oregon Trail Card holder) can purchase up to 2 admissions for $5 each Blue Star Museums Program – Offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
A very sweet museum with good discounts : Free First Thursday – On the first Thursday of each month admission is free from 5 – 8 p.m. $5 Friday Evenings – 5 – 8 p.m. College Creative License – Any enrolled college student can buy an annual pass for the price of a single Museum admission ($20) Arts for All – Anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP/Oregon Trail Card holder) can purchase up to 2 admissions for $5 each Blue Star Museums Program – Offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families
An improv theatre, plus bar and restaurant. a fun way to spend the evening
21 locals recommend
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
21 locals recommend
An improv theatre, plus bar and restaurant. a fun way to spend the evening