Jodie's Guidebook Oregon
Sightseeing
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveVery beautiful anytime but my favorite is fall
Great outdoor booths are sometimes there. Winery next door
15 locals recommend
Hood River Lavender Farms
3823 Fletcher DrGreat outdoor booths are sometimes there. Winery next door
They often have outdoor services here. Also Christmas lights during the holidays
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StThey often have outdoor services here. Also Christmas lights during the holidays
I love the history here and the grounds are beautiful. Not good for small kids.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrI love the history here and the grounds are beautiful. Not good for small kids.
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdSilver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastGreat hikes here. Try to drive “the old highway” for more sightseeing and don’t forget to stop at crown point
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Great hikes here. Try to drive “the old highway” for more sightseeing and don’t forget to stop at crown point
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
40700 Crown Point HwyDuring hot days you can raft from Barton park to Carver park. It’s about a 3 hour trip. Text me for details. I usually have everything you need. I’ll help you on where to park.
9 locals recommend
Clackamas River
During hot days you can raft from Barton park to Carver park. It’s about a 3 hour trip. Text me for details. I usually have everything you need. I’ll help you on where to park.
This place is beautiful but it’s up an unsaved dusty road. Hard to get to but that makes it fun.
Three Pools
This place is beautiful but it’s up an unsaved dusty road. Hard to get to but that makes it fun.
Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek RoadRose Garden Children's Park
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadBeautiful both winter and summer
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
33814 S Meridian RdMount Hood Railroad
110 Railroad StreetClear Lake
I love this place but it’s not the same city it use to be. The riots have scarred our city like I’ve never seen. I’m not sure I would suggest being downtown at night but during the day is safe. Especially at Christmas it is beautiful at the square.
98 locals recommend
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th AveI love this place but it’s not the same city it use to be. The riots have scarred our city like I’ve never seen. I’m not sure I would suggest being downtown at night but during the day is safe. Especially at Christmas it is beautiful at the square.
I’ve done this and it’s a great way to see the city.
37 locals recommend
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers StI’ve done this and it’s a great way to see the city.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StForest Park
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdSt. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueGeorge Rogers Park
George Rogers ParkFood scene
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdKids
Wings & Waves Waterpark
460 NE Captain Michael King Smith WayTree to Tree Adventure Park
2975 SW Nelson RdFun for kids and adults
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayAlpine Slide
87000 US-26This is a full day trip maybe overnight but it’s so fun to see the animals up close. Pets are not allowed to go but they have kennels.
61 locals recommend
Wildlife Safari
1790 Safari RdThis is a full day trip maybe overnight but it’s so fun to see the animals up close. Pets are not allowed to go but they have kennels.
Enchanted Forest
8462 Enchanted Way SEWilson Outdoor Pool
1151 S Vermont StRainbow Trout Farm
52560 E Sylvan DrFood
Stone Cliff Inn
17900 S Clackamas River DrSuper close to us (3 minutes) great food and great view
This is unique experience. You sit on the floor, eat with your hands and they usually have belly dances. Be warned, they make you dance with them
28 locals recommend
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveThis is unique experience. You sit on the floor, eat with your hands and they usually have belly dances. Be warned, they make you dance with them
Overpriced but fun. Kids get to cook their own pancakes right at the table
73 locals recommend
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StOverpriced but fun. Kids get to cook their own pancakes right at the table
Lots of food choices and ax throwing as well. Outdoor fire pits
20 locals recommend
Corner 14 Foodcarts Spirits & Brew
508 14th StreetLots of food choices and ax throwing as well. Outdoor fire pits
So much going on here. Outdoor beer, wine and margaritas. Golf course. In the summer time there is often music on Thursday nights. Or just sit in a rocking chair and people watch. Take a free behind the scenes history tour.
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StSo much going on here. Outdoor beer, wine and margaritas. Golf course. In the summer time there is often music on Thursday nights. Or just sit in a rocking chair and people watch. Take a free behind the scenes history tour.
There are a few tables that slowly go up and down and turn. Ask for that and don’t tell your other guests and watch them reach for their coffee or dessert only to have it turn to the other side. Super fun!!
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveThere are a few tables that slowly go up and down and turn. Ask for that and don’t tell your other guests and watch them reach for their coffee or dessert only to have it turn to the other side. Super fun!!
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StFun for groups or a birthday. They make a big deal out of it. Good food. Right on the water
14 locals recommend
Who Song & Larry's
111 SE Columbia WayFun for groups or a birthday. They make a big deal out of it. Good food. Right on the water
Fun interactive place to eat with a good. They walk around with different meats to try. Come hungry. Not great for little kids.
16 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
930 SW 6th AveFun interactive place to eat with a good. They walk around with different meats to try. Come hungry. Not great for little kids.
Great steaks but it’s expensive so be prepared. You get a unique presentation during the meal with each course.
14 locals recommend
El Gaucho Portland
319 SW BroadwayGreat steaks but it’s expensive so be prepared. You get a unique presentation during the meal with each course.
Great views of the city at night. The food is nothing amazing so going at happy hour to grab a drink and appetizers might be a good choice.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGreat views of the city at night. The food is nothing amazing so going at happy hour to grab a drink and appetizers might be a good choice.
It was on drive in diners and dives. Be sure to order the brisket Mac and cheese
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StIt was on drive in diners and dives. Be sure to order the brisket Mac and cheese
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StValley Public House
12960 Southeast 162nd AvenueThings to do
Super fun but you will get wet. Bring something to try and stay dry. The boats are jerky so if you have back or neck issues, skip this ride
19 locals recommend
Willamette Jetboat Excursions
1945 SE Water AveSuper fun but you will get wet. Bring something to try and stay dry. The boats are jerky so if you have back or neck issues, skip this ride
So fun to watch them make the cheese. Not always available on weekends. But the ice cream is always available!!
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101So fun to watch them make the cheese. Not always available on weekends. But the ice cream is always available!!
Sea Lion Caves
91560 US-101Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch
35835 Cascade HwySpirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River HwyChinook Winds Casino Resort
1777 NW 44th StPortland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyKerr Bikes Omsi
1945 SE Water AveThis is fun time for everyone. They use to do a brunch cruise on Sunday.
26 locals recommend
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
299 NW Portage RdThis is fun time for everyone. They use to do a brunch cruise on Sunday.
It’s a great place for a late night Spanish coffee. It’s a production as they make it ... poring from behind their back, 4 ft in the air. They bring the magic to a last stop of the evening. It’s a 10 for our group
46 locals recommend
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveIt’s a great place for a late night Spanish coffee. It’s a production as they make it ... poring from behind their back, 4 ft in the air. They bring the magic to a last stop of the evening. It’s a 10 for our group
I have done this and while it’s wasn’t that great, it was something different. I guess some of the tunnels were closed when I did it so maybe it’s better now 🤷♀️
46 locals recommend
Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveI have done this and while it’s wasn’t that great, it was something different. I guess some of the tunnels were closed when I did it so maybe it’s better now 🤷♀️
Lots to do here. Another McMenamins amazing creations. Food, bars, theater. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveLots to do here. Another McMenamins amazing creations. Food, bars, theater. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
Cycle Portland - Bike Tours, Rentals, Repairs
180 NW 2nd AveTopgolf
5505 NE Huffman StCentral Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StK1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
5579 Northeast Huffman StreetSumpter Valley Railroad Depot
Broadway StreetSpas
Rejuvenation Day Spa & Salon
6333 S Macadam AveMcMenamins Ruby's Spa at Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey StGrocery shopping
This store has the best fresh fruit hands down. Gluten free, vegan, great deli, wines, fresh fish and meats
New Seasons Market
15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center DrThey have groceries, clothes, pharmacy or pretty much anything you might need
49 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
14700 SE McLoughlin BlvdThey have groceries, clothes, pharmacy or pretty much anything you might need