Guidebook of nearby scene
Eat out!
From $ to $$$, ALL within easy walking distance!
Fillmore Trattoria
1937 NW 23rd PlItalian/American Bistro, reservation required ($$-$$$)
Family friendly! Pies, wine, beer. Happy hour margarita pizza $5 til 5pm. ($-$$)
12 locals recommend
Life of Pie
1765 NW 23rd AveFamily friendly! Pies, wine, beer. Happy hour margarita pizza $5 til 5pm. ($-$$)
Nob Hill Food Carts
1080 NW 23rd PlFun, easy outdoor dining and drinking. ($-$$)
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria Thurman
2390 NW Thurman StGood Mexican, family friendly, close by! ($-$$)
Newest on the scene. Pricy, they don't take reservations, but the food is phenomenal. 2 blocks away! ($$$)
Phuket Cafe
1818 Northwest 23rd PlaceNewest on the scene. Pricy, they don't take reservations, but the food is phenomenal. 2 blocks away! ($$$)
Alouette
2764 Northwest Thurman StreetNew and very promising! ($$-$$$)
Coffee, Tea, Brunch
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StThink "Friends". Try the cookies and muffins!
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StAmazing pastries, breads, plus coffee/tea and salads.
Stepping Stone Cafe
2390 NW Quimby StA local dive, nothing fancy, very popular!
Breweries
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveVery popular.
Neighborhoods
Great walkability. NW 23rd and 21st Avenues have any number of outdoor eateries, shops, etc.
10 locals recommend
Slabtown
Great walkability. NW 23rd and 21st Avenues have any number of outdoor eateries, shops, etc.
Check out current exhibits at the Portland Art Museum; don’t miss Powell’s Bookstore; walk around the Pearl District for fun shops, bistros, etc.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Portland
Check out current exhibits at the Portland Art Museum; don’t miss Powell’s Bookstore; walk around the Pearl District for fun shops, bistros, etc.
One of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, with a hometown vibe, restaurants, ice cream, shops galore
31 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueOne of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, with a hometown vibe, restaurants, ice cream, shops galore
Going Places!
Some highlights
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful escape, lovely paths, flowers, trees
Small and large exhibitions of local and international artists
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveSmall and large exhibitions of local and international artists
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveAt the Armory, good theatre!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA must see!
Over 20 miles of easy groomed trails in a forest. Very family friendly.
16 locals recommend
Forest Park Trail Head
Northwest Forest LaneOver 20 miles of easy groomed trails in a forest. Very family friendly.
Indoor swimming, lap lanes, small workout room, 1.8 miles away.
19 locals recommend
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
77 NE Knott StIndoor swimming, lap lanes, small workout room, 1.8 miles away.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Honored Citizens
In PDX, anyone over 65 is an "Honored Citizen." Look for discounts in stores, movie theaters, and on public transportation.
Getting around
Medical attention?
If you should run into a health issue, this neighborhood has lots of options:
--Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital (1015 NW22nd Ave, 5 minute drive away)
-- Chiropractic: Backsmith, Dr. Zander (corner 24th and Thurman, 1 minute walk)
-- Acupuncture: Golden Needle, Dr. Qin, 2274 NW Raleigh (5 min walk)