Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat spot for a sweet or savory breakfast
Awesome food truck just outside one of the best places to grab a beer in SE PDX
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Clay's Smokehouse and Catering
2865 SE Division StAwesome food truck just outside one of the best places to grab a beer in SE PDX
Rocking Frog Cafe
2511 SE Belmont StCozy spot for coffee and lounging
Excellent fresh-made breads, pastries and more
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Grand Central Bakery - Hawthorne cafe
2230 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent fresh-made breads, pastries and more
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveExcellent ice cream
B & I
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdGet the chicken & waffles!
Fantastic pizza - expect a wait, though. Regularly voted one of the best pizza spots in PDX
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdFantastic pizza - expect a wait, though. Regularly voted one of the best pizza spots in PDX
Tons of innovative flavors - skip the line and grab a pint to go
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StTons of innovative flavors - skip the line and grab a pint to go
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StNot necessarily traditional Mexican food, but 100% delicious
PDX Sliders Division
3111 SE Division StEasily some of the best burgers in Portland
Tasty fresh food and margaritas - don't let the line intimidate you, it moves fairly quick
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardTasty fresh food and margaritas - don't let the line intimidate you, it moves fairly quick
Shopping
Eastside outpost of Powell's - less titles than the downtown location, but still great
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdEastside outpost of Powell's - less titles than the downtown location, but still great
Get lost in this entire city block of new and used books!
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StGet lost in this entire city block of new and used books!
Lounge Lizard
1426 SE Hawthorne BlvdAwesome vintage wares
Red Light Clothing Exchange
3590 SE Hawthorne BlvdTons and tons of awesome second-hand finds
Essentials
Regional organic grocer just a close walk away! Great deli/grab n go and butcher counter, too
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveRegional organic grocer just a close walk away! Great deli/grab n go and butcher counter, too
Groceries, home goods and anything else you might possibly need during your stay
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdGroceries, home goods and anything else you might possibly need during your stay
Entertainment & Activities
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdTons of pinball, vintage cabinets + food and a full bar
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdCatch a movie + food & drinks
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdBeautifully kept with tons of fascinating exhibits
Sightseeing
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrTons of history and breathtaking views of the city
Parks & Nature
Lovely place for a walk or run around an extinct cinder cone
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StLovely place for a walk or run around an extinct cinder cone
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdTons of hiking just outside downtown
Beautiful urban forest with miles of trails for hiking and biking right near the city
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Iphaki yomduliya
Beautiful urban forest with miles of trails for hiking and biking right near the city
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful any time of year
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StSerene respite right in the middle of downtown
So many varieties of roses to see - beautiful in any season
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International Rose Test Garden station
So many varieties of roses to see - beautiful in any season
Arts & Culture
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - tons of interactive exhibits. Fun place to spend a day
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOregon Museum of Science & Industry - tons of interactive exhibits. Fun place to spend a day
I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveYou could easily spend an entire day here