Holly’s guide to Mt Tabor and Portland
Parks and outdoor areas
Mt Tabor park is a 200 acre park with walking and biking trails. There is an off leash dog park here also. The views of downtown Portland and of Mt Hood are beautiful from here.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StMt Tabor park is a 200 acre park with walking and biking trails. There is an off leash dog park here also. The views of downtown Portland and of Mt Hood are beautiful from here.
Clinton City Park
5576 SE Division StA nice green space to enjoy a summer day or walk your dog.
This park in Ladd's Addition is a very short bike ride from our place in the Mt Tabor neighborhood. Absolutely beautiful roses without having to go all the way to Washington Park!
14 locals recommend
Ladd Circle Park & Rose Gardens
1988 Southeast Mulberry AvenueThis park in Ladd's Addition is a very short bike ride from our place in the Mt Tabor neighborhood. Absolutely beautiful roses without having to go all the way to Washington Park!
This is one of our favorite places to visit. It is especially beautiful in the spring but is a good visit year round. The main blooming season is very long from March through June.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveThis is one of our favorite places to visit. It is especially beautiful in the spring but is a good visit year round. The main blooming season is very long from March through June.
If you want to see all the mountains go here on a clear day. It is a beautiful hike to the top and you can see for miles.
94 locals recommend
Powell Butte Nature Park
16160 SE Powell BlvdIf you want to see all the mountains go here on a clear day. It is a beautiful hike to the top and you can see for miles.
Forest Park
Many trails for walking and biking right here in Portland.
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastSeveral waterfalls and great trails to get to them!
Beautiful park to walk, jog, bike, or take your dog! Who needs a gym membership when you are blocks from Mt Tabor?! Or just go to enjoy some peace, beautiful views, or have a picnic. Special events are also regularly schedule at the park.
Mt. Tabor Park
Beautiful park to walk, jog, bike, or take your dog! Who needs a gym membership when you are blocks from Mt Tabor?! Or just go to enjoy some peace, beautiful views, or have a picnic. Special events are also regularly schedule at the park.
Sightseeing
This is a Catholic outdoor shrine and sanctuary. It is very peaceful place to visit and has a beautiful light display at Christmas time.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StThis is a Catholic outdoor shrine and sanctuary. It is very peaceful place to visit and has a beautiful light display at Christmas time.
There is much more to do here than ski! This is one of our favorite places. The lodge was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) in 1937 and has some of the most beautiful artisan architecture in the country. Every part of the lodge was handcrafted. There are two dining areas, the Cascade Dining Room and Ram's Head Bar and Restaurant. The Cascade Dining Room has a wonderful brunch on weekends. I highly recommend it! In the summer you can ride the ski lift to the highest part of the ski area and back down. There are two gift shops that are very nice. One in the main lodge and one in the ski lodge.
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadThere is much more to do here than ski! This is one of our favorite places. The lodge was built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) in 1937 and has some of the most beautiful artisan architecture in the country. Every part of the lodge was handcrafted. There are two dining areas, the Cascade Dining Room and Ram's Head Bar and Restaurant. The Cascade Dining Room has a wonderful brunch on weekends. I highly recommend it! In the summer you can ride the ski lift to the highest part of the ski area and back down. There are two gift shops that are very nice. One in the main lodge and one in the ski lodge.
This is a must see. One of the most beautiful places in the country. There is a bus that will take you from Portland to Hood River with several stops on the way. There is also a trolley that will take you on Old US 30 to the waterfalls. This is a ton of fun and you don't have to drive or find parking!
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
This is a must see. One of the most beautiful places in the country. There is a bus that will take you from Portland to Hood River with several stops on the way. There is also a trolley that will take you on Old US 30 to the waterfalls. This is a ton of fun and you don't have to drive or find parking!
The only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Oregon. It sits right next to the Oregon Garden and is close to Silver Falls State Park.
8 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House
869 W Main StThe only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Oregon. It sits right next to the Oregon Garden and is close to Silver Falls State Park.
City/town information
There are many quaint shops and art galleries in Astoria. There is the Oregon Film Museum which is dedicated to all the films made in Oregon (Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, The Shining, and Twilight to name just a few). There is the Columbia Maritime Museum in Astoria as well. Lots of great restaurants and great sea food. A great stop on a loop to the coast from Portland.
133 locals recommend
Astoria
There are many quaint shops and art galleries in Astoria. There is the Oregon Film Museum which is dedicated to all the films made in Oregon (Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, The Shining, and Twilight to name just a few). There is the Columbia Maritime Museum in Astoria as well. Lots of great restaurants and great sea food. A great stop on a loop to the coast from Portland.
Great place to visit and see the Pacific Ocean. Lots of shops and restaurants. There is an indoor carousel, bumper cars, an aquarium, and of course the beach!
94 locals recommend
Seaside
Great place to visit and see the Pacific Ocean. Lots of shops and restaurants. There is an indoor carousel, bumper cars, an aquarium, and of course the beach!
If you want to see whales this is the place. There is a family of Grey Whales that lives here year round so whale sightings are frequent. You can also go on a whale watching boat or a fishing boat. Great place to see sea life!
38 locals recommend
Depoe Bay
If you want to see whales this is the place. There is a family of Grey Whales that lives here year round so whale sightings are frequent. You can also go on a whale watching boat or a fishing boat. Great place to see sea life!
Food scene
The best place to get an affordable breakfast. We go here all the time.
14 locals recommend
Tom's Restaurant
3871 SE Division StThe best place to get an affordable breakfast. We go here all the time.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdBest place for eclair and coffee.
The Lot at Benbear's is our local food cart scene. Several food carts plus bear at Benbear's and only a 1000 feet from us!
Benbear's Beers
5029 Southeast Division StreetThe Lot at Benbear's is our local food cart scene. Several food carts plus bear at Benbear's and only a 1000 feet from us!
Seattle has Starbucks, Portland has Stumptown! The flagship store is just blocks from us on Division Street. You can get a cup of coffee or a bag of beans to bring home.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StSeattle has Starbucks, Portland has Stumptown! The flagship store is just blocks from us on Division Street. You can get a cup of coffee or a bag of beans to bring home.
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StOMG! Did someone say pie? Let's go!
I think they have the best cider and they are only a mile away on Hawthorne!
15 locals recommend
Portland Cider House
3638 SE Hawthorne BlvdI think they have the best cider and they are only a mile away on Hawthorne!
German food and beer with terrific outdoor seating!
38 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions Public House
3384 SE Division StGerman food and beer with terrific outdoor seating!
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StGreat beer and BBQ! Yum!
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StI scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!
Dairy Queen
5934 Southeast Duke StreetDon't tell anyone but this is my favorite for lots of reasons.
I guess its good because there is always a line. We have not been able to try it yet. For inexpensive boring breakfast go to Tom's Restaurant.
165 locals recommend
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdI guess its good because there is always a line. We have not been able to try it yet. For inexpensive boring breakfast go to Tom's Restaurant.
Apparently this isn't even on Google Maps. It's the Hawthorne Asylum. And these food carts are ROCKIN!! Some of the best food in Portland. You gotta go!
SE Madison & 11th
Apparently this isn't even on Google Maps. It's the Hawthorne Asylum. And these food carts are ROCKIN!! Some of the best food in Portland. You gotta go!
Abby's Legendary Pizza
1913 Portland RdOur favorite pizza! Kinda far away but sooooo worth it!
Schmizza Pub & Grub
891 NE 25th AveOne of our favorite pizza places.
Sizzle Pie Hollywood District
4144 NE Sandy BlvdAnother great pizza joint.
Meat lovers paradise. You can eat until you drop. Bring on the fillet!!
16 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
930 SW 6th AveMeat lovers paradise. You can eat until you drop. Bring on the fillet!!