Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Tasty pastries and coffee just around the corner from our house
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Miss Zumstein Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cakes & Desserts
5027 NE 42nd AveTasty pastries and coffee just around the corner from our house
We like this spot for a good, cheap, lunch or dinner. Lots of veggie and vegan options in addition to meat.
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El Nutri Taco
2124 NE Alberta StWe like this spot for a good, cheap, lunch or dinner. Lots of veggie and vegan options in addition to meat.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StAmazing mini donuts and homemade chai
Delicious cornmeal crust pizza. Try the Carmelized onion and corn pizza - you won't be sorry!
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Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StDelicious cornmeal crust pizza. Try the Carmelized onion and corn pizza - you won't be sorry!
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StYou'll love their ice cream!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite corner bar with a nice beer selection and good food too!
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Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveOur favorite corner bar with a nice beer selection and good food too!
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StOutdoor fire pit, yummy bar food
This is a Portland classic - a big dive par with live music, karaoke, and cheap drinks
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Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AveThis is a Portland classic - a big dive par with live music, karaoke, and cheap drinks
These guys make fizzy wine and have a great patio to enjoy it on
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Hi-Wheel Wine & Mead Co.
6719 NE 18th AveThese guys make fizzy wine and have a great patio to enjoy it on
We love this little off the beaten path bar. It's in an old house, has great food, and a nice atmosphere.
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Liberty Glass
938 N Cook StWe love this little off the beaten path bar. It's in an old house, has great food, and a nice atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Kennedy school is a great spot to catch a movie, relax in the soaking pool, or grab a drink at one of several bars.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveKennedy school is a great spot to catch a movie, relax in the soaking pool, or grab a drink at one of several bars.
Parks & Nature
Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkA big beautiful park in our neighborhood
This is a sandy beach on the Columbia river with a beautiful bikepath, nice views over to Washington, and good swimming
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Broughton Beach Park
4141 NE Marine DrThis is a sandy beach on the Columbia river with a beautiful bikepath, nice views over to Washington, and good swimming
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLovely locally owned market
Sightseeing
The gorge is chock full of waterfalls, hiking, and vistas. Feel free to ask us for specific recommendations!
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Isifunda sase Columbia River Gorge National Scenic
The gorge is chock full of waterfalls, hiking, and vistas. Feel free to ask us for specific recommendations!
Arts & Culture
Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA must for book people
A very sweet museum with good discounts :
Free First Thursday – On the first Thursday of each month admission is free from 5 – 8 p.m.
$5 Friday Evenings – 5 – 8 p.m.
College Creative License – Any enrolled college student can buy an annual pass for the price of a single Museum admission ($20)
Arts for All – Anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP/Oregon Trail Card holder) can purchase up to 2 admissions for $5 each
Blue Star Museums Program – Offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveA very sweet museum with good discounts :
Free First Thursday – On the first Thursday of each month admission is free from 5 – 8 p.m.
$5 Friday Evenings – 5 – 8 p.m.
College Creative License – Any enrolled college student can buy an annual pass for the price of a single Museum admission ($20)
Arts for All – Anyone who receives food stamps (SNAP/Oregon Trail Card holder) can purchase up to 2 admissions for $5 each
Blue Star Museums Program – Offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families
An improv theatre, plus bar and restaurant. a fun way to spend the evening
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Curious Comedy Theater
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAn improv theatre, plus bar and restaurant. a fun way to spend the evening