Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Local parks
Beautiful historic rose garden and walking paths, public pool.
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Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkBeautiful historic rose garden and walking paths, public pool.
This is a nice park to walk to and there is an off leash dog area.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StThis is a nice park to walk to and there is an off leash dog area.
Mount Tabor
Nice walking paths and view from the top.
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdLots of farm stands and beach and wildlife.
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdInternational Test Rose Garden and Japanese Garden
Huge forested park with numerous hiking/walking/biking trails.
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Iphaki yomduliya
Huge forested park with numerous hiking/walking/biking trails.
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StLocal park with off leash dog area and sports
Food Scene
Solid BBQ and Tex Mex. Great tacos! They have a fantastic brunch and less wait time than some of the other trendy spots.
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StSolid BBQ and Tex Mex. Great tacos! They have a fantastic brunch and less wait time than some of the other trendy spots.
Wood fired pizza with unique toppings and lovely entrees. Great bartenders!
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Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StWood fired pizza with unique toppings and lovely entrees. Great bartenders!
Tacos and margaritas! ! It's the same owner as Podnah's next door and open later
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La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StTacos and margaritas! ! It's the same owner as Podnah's next door and open later
Get a slice of sweet or savory pie with coffee or a cocktail!
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Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StGet a slice of sweet or savory pie with coffee or a cocktail!
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StReally good coffee
Albina Press
4637 N Albina Avenice place to sit and have a cup of coffee
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StA special menu for your dog and patio seating!
One of many food cart pods with lots of great options. Beer and wine cart too!
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Piedmont Station Food Carts
625 NE Killingsworth StOne of many food cart pods with lots of great options. Beer and wine cart too!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food in a unique space. Try the kati roll!
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta Styou may wait in line, but they are good!
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvdnice French bakery and bistro
very good Ethiopian and traditional coffee ceremony at certain times
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E'Njoni Cafe
910 N Killingsworth Stvery good Ethiopian and traditional coffee ceremony at certain times
Really nice atmosphere and serving delightful sushi using thoughtfully sourced fish
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveReally nice atmosphere and serving delightful sushi using thoughtfully sourced fish
Large restaurant bar with a good menu and outdoor fireplace and balcony. Open late!
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Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StLarge restaurant bar with a good menu and outdoor fireplace and balcony. Open late!
Delicious! Southern Thai fried chicken, roti and curry are the specialties. It's easy to order at the counter and find a seat.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StDelicious! Southern Thai fried chicken, roti and curry are the specialties. It's easy to order at the counter and find a seat.
Enat Kitchen
300 N Killingsworth StWonderful Ethiopian!
All natural wines and seasonal, European-influenced food menu. Pop up chefs on certain days, and next door.
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DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StAll natural wines and seasonal, European-influenced food menu. Pop up chefs on certain days, and next door.
Urdaneta
3033 NE Alberta StAuthentic Spanish tapas and a wonderful Spanish wine list
Gumba
1733 NE Alberta StThoughtfully prepared pasta and more! Delish!
Drinks & Nightlife
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StBar heated patio along with live music
Really good award winning beer! Try a delicious burger with it!
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StReally good award winning beer! Try a delicious burger with it!
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StBottleshop and bar with a really nice food menu, great service!
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveFriendly service and a small, but very nice food menu.
Great small venue for live music and patio next door is nice in the evenings. Check their music calendar!
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat small venue for live music and patio next door is nice in the evenings. Check their music calendar!
The Box Social
3971 N Williams Avegreat cocktails
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveReally delicious and sophisicated cocktails, snacks, and more!
99 Oregon beers on tap! Try a sampler because it's hard to choose just one! The sausages are good too!
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Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th Ave99 Oregon beers on tap! Try a sampler because it's hard to choose just one! The sausages are good too!
Casual and unique brew pub with really good beer. Matt’s BBQ tacos on site.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StCasual and unique brew pub with really good beer. Matt’s BBQ tacos on site.
Beautiful bar with southern inspired menu and several vegan options
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Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveBeautiful bar with southern inspired menu and several vegan options
This was an old locksmith location and the building is brand new except for the front facade. It's fabulous inside and has a wonderful patio bar. Good food and open late!
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Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StThis was an old locksmith location and the building is brand new except for the front facade. It's fabulous inside and has a wonderful patio bar. Good food and open late!
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveSeveral stores in the metro area
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StNice hot bar and a seating area
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StPick up some natural/organic/local basics!
Features all organic produce, large selection of supplements and vitamins, as well as bulk foods.
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Natural Grocers
5055 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFeatures all organic produce, large selection of supplements and vitamins, as well as bulk foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdComedy!
A transformed old elementary school lovingly turned into a huge restaurant, several bars, soaking pool, movie theater, billiards, and more.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA transformed old elementary school lovingly turned into a huge restaurant, several bars, soaking pool, movie theater, billiards, and more.
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveProvidence Park
1844 SW Morrison StPortland Timbers MLS Soccer
Portland Trail Blazers
1 N Center Ct StNBA Basketball
Portland Winterhawks
300 N Winning WayWHL Hockey
Portland Thorns
Southwest Morrison StreetNWSL Women's Soccer
Shopping
Unique shop filled with curiosities and interesting collectibles, including butterflies, bones, skulls, and taxidermy.
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Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveUnique shop filled with curiosities and interesting collectibles, including butterflies, bones, skulls, and taxidermy.
I-Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyLocally made goods! Great people watching!
One of the biggest and best farmers market in the U.S and there are several other markets around town on other days of the week.
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveOne of the biggest and best farmers market in the U.S and there are several other markets around town on other days of the week.
The market here is on Sundays 10am-2pm and is about a ten minute walk.
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Portland Farmers Market - King
Northeast 7th AvenueThe market here is on Sundays 10am-2pm and is about a ten minute walk.
Woodlawn Farmers Market
Local seasonal market on Saturday 10-2pm
Getting Around
The website and app will help you get around easily on the bus, Max train, or street car. The daily fare is good for all.
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TriMet Ticket Office
701 SW 6th AveThe website and app will help you get around easily on the bus, Max train, or street car. The daily fare is good for all.
Get the app! The closest hub is North Alberta and Vancouver Ave. There are hubs with the orange bikes all over town and you only pay when you are riding.
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Biketown Hub
Get the app! The closest hub is North Alberta and Vancouver Ave. There are hubs with the orange bikes all over town and you only pay when you are riding.
Uber Greenlight Hub
1639 NE Weidler StThey show up quickly. Also try Lyft.
Rent a smart car by the minute. They are parked all over town.
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car2go Portland
220 NW 8th AveRent a smart car by the minute. They are parked all over town.