Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StRoses and a great view of the skyline and Mt. Hood
71 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden station
Roses and a great view of the skyline and Mt. Hood
Access this urban trail along the river via the gate on the South side of the Burnside bridge.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeAccess this urban trail along the river via the gate on the South side of the Burnside bridge.
Essentials
Sheridan Fruit Company
409 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Full service grocery with an amazing butcher counter
Plaid Pantry
11 SE 20th AveLloyd Center Pharmacy
2606 NE BroadwayPortland Cleaners
105 NE 8th AveDrinks & Nightlife
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StGreat patio in back
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveBase Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StHair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StJupiter Hotel Portland
800 E Burnside St Great music venue downstairs
Soul and funk DJ every Friday. Bhangra and Bollywood every last Saturday.
87 locals recommend
Goodfoot Pub & Lounge
2845 SE Stark StSoul and funk DJ every Friday. Bhangra and Bollywood every last Saturday.
Every Friday 80's dancing. Every Saturday 90's night.
159 locals recommend
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StEvery Friday 80's dancing. Every Saturday 90's night.
Distillery tours every day at 3pm. $15 for a flight of four seasonal cocktails.
10 locals recommend
Westward Whiskey
65 SE Washington StDistillery tours every day at 3pm. $15 for a flight of four seasonal cocktails.
Goth hangout celebrating the eponymous H.P.
17 locals recommend
The Coffin Club (previously known as Lovecraft Bar)
421 SE Grand AveGoth hangout celebrating the eponymous H.P.
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StAlways a DJ playing something. Check their schedule.
Food Scene
Olympia Meats
123 SE 2nd AveFarm Spirit
1414 SE Morrison StMake reservations ahead for this inventive vegan spot.
Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside StLate night pizza by the slice!
Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen
536 E Burnside StRamen and fantastic sushi
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StThai-style chicken and rice
Trifecta Tavern
J & M Cafe
537 Southeast Ash StreetCup and Bar
118 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNuvrei
404 NW 10th AveChocolate croissants!
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveSightseeing
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveDo not eat the food. Do not order a cocktail. It's awful. Get a wine or beer and enjoy the amazing view from the skyscraper we call "Big Pink."
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveDo not eat the food. Do not order a cocktail. It's awful. Get a wine or beer and enjoy the amazing view from the skyscraper we call "Big Pink."
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StMadeHere PDX
4018 N Mississippi AveThe Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi AveChocolate, wine, salt, flowers
Arts & Culture
PDX CONTEMPORARY ART
1881 NW Flanders StElizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th AveFroelick Gallery
714 NW Davis StPortland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave