Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
One of best acoustics and intimate settings to catch a live show.
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Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StOne of best acoustics and intimate settings to catch a live show.
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StIntimate venue for up-and-coming/local/indie acts.
Epic outdoor patio. Mid-century decor on the inside. The fireplace makes for a cozy date night outing. Open space is great for larger parties and room for hanging out. The grilled cheese & tomato soup :P
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Rontoms
600 E Burnside StEpic outdoor patio. Mid-century decor on the inside. The fireplace makes for a cozy date night outing. Open space is great for larger parties and room for hanging out. The grilled cheese & tomato soup :P
Large outdoor patio. Grab a spot by the fire pit if you can. Fun divey vibe which can transform more night-clubby vibes on a weekend night. Their veggie burger is best I've ever had.
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White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveLarge outdoor patio. Grab a spot by the fire pit if you can. Fun divey vibe which can transform more night-clubby vibes on a weekend night. Their veggie burger is best I've ever had.
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveGreat acts and sound… and you get to sit and enjoy it.
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StDo you like whiskey? If yes, then go here.
Fun venue to catch a show. And during the summers, the rooftop bar!!
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Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StFun venue to catch a show. And during the summers, the rooftop bar!!
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot. Don't forget to check out the Rose Garden on your way up. PRO TIP: take the MAX. Parking is a nightmare. And expect crowds on the weekend.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful spot. Don't forget to check out the Rose Garden on your way up. PRO TIP: take the MAX. Parking is a nightmare. And expect crowds on the weekend.
Gorgeously maintained gem of an oasis in the heart of the city.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StGorgeously maintained gem of an oasis in the heart of the city.
Burnside Skatepark
Southeast 2nd AvenueIconic PDX skatepark under the Burnside Bridge.
Relive childhood!!! Scenic bike ride along the waterfront.
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Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park WayRelive childhood!!! Scenic bike ride along the waterfront.
Iconic aka instagrammable views of the St. John's Bridge and the Willamette River.
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Cathedral Park
Iconic aka instagrammable views of the St. John's Bridge and the Willamette River.
Hidden botanical gardens you reach by taking an elevator up rock. The meditation room has sweeping views. #thegrottopdx
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IGrotto
8840 NE Skidmore StHidden botanical gardens you reach by taking an elevator up rock. The meditation room has sweeping views. #thegrottopdx
Arts & Culture
I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveOur only art museum in town.
Check their website for scheduling. Their curation is limited but sublime for contemporary. https://yaleunion.org/
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Yale Union (YU)
800 SE 10th AveCheck their website for scheduling. Their curation is limited but sublime for contemporary. https://yaleunion.org/
FISK
3613 N Williams AveOpen only on weekends. If you're in the know, this is a place to hit up.
OMSI stands for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. They also have showcase curated themes for their movies after dark program, worth looking into!
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOMSI stands for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. They also have showcase curated themes for their movies after dark program, worth looking into!
Newly moved this gem of a gallery used to be down the street from us. Check their website for their current contemporary art showings.
Nucleus Portland
2916 Northeast Alberta StreetNewly moved this gem of a gallery used to be down the street from us. Check their website for their current contemporary art showings.
Shopping
Apple Pioneer Place
450 SW Yamhill StBecause, no sales tax.
Need a light bulb? Sunlan is a Portland institution. Light bulbs of all shapes, colors, kinds… we hope this place NEVER goes away! Worth it to just check out their window display. The owner is special.
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Sunlan Lighting Inc
3901 N Mississippi AveNeed a light bulb? Sunlan is a Portland institution. Light bulbs of all shapes, colors, kinds… we hope this place NEVER goes away! Worth it to just check out their window display. The owner is special.
Where you can buy analog music, record release parties and find your "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" bumper sticker.
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Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside StWhere you can buy analog music, record release parties and find your "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" bumper sticker.
Studies show books make you a better person. Powell's is the largest independent book store in the country. You CAN spend all day there. A city block and five stories tall, heck you can spend your whole trip there. Have fun getting lost in another world.
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StStudies show books make you a better person. Powell's is the largest independent book store in the country. You CAN spend all day there. A city block and five stories tall, heck you can spend your whole trip there. Have fun getting lost in another world.
For a sensory delight, you must visit OLO. Newly relocated on NE 28ty, OLO is founded by Heather Sielaff. Heather has a complex but subtle nose for concocting these magnificent hand-blended oils and scents. OLO is beautiful way to bring with you a slice of your time here in the PNW. Her store and studio are one in the same so call ahead for hours.
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OLO Fragrances
234 Northeast 28th AvenueFor a sensory delight, you must visit OLO. Newly relocated on NE 28ty, OLO is founded by Heather Sielaff. Heather has a complex but subtle nose for concocting these magnificent hand-blended oils and scents. OLO is beautiful way to bring with you a slice of your time here in the PNW. Her store and studio are one in the same so call ahead for hours.
Essentials
For all your road snacks and two buck chucks :D
Walkable. Regional chain. Their in-house bakery makes a mean loaf of Ciabatta bread!
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Market of Choice
1090 SE Belmont StWalkable. Regional chain. Their in-house bakery makes a mean loaf of Ciabatta bread!
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StWe re very nice and knowledgeable.
It also has a pharmacy. Good luck finding cell reception in there so make sure you get your RX in beforehand!
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdIt also has a pharmacy. Good luck finding cell reception in there so make sure you get your RX in beforehand!
Trader Joe's
4121 Northeast Halsey StreetGetting Around
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
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Biketown Hub
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
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BIKETOWN
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
Entertainment & Activities
Second run & art house releases. Cheap tickets. Enjoy a movie with beer and pizza!
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond run & art house releases. Cheap tickets. Enjoy a movie with beer and pizza!
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardCheap way to watch a movie. Walkable.
FILM IS NOT DEAD! How many movie theaters do you know that are also a non-profit? Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark, est 1926, their mission is to inspire, connect and entertain. And showings in 70mm.
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdFILM IS NOT DEAD! How many movie theaters do you know that are also a non-profit? Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark, est 1926, their mission is to inspire, connect and entertain. And showings in 70mm.