Portland, Oregon Guidebook
Food Scene
Their salads are incredible, although all their food is amazing. Best bathrooms in Portland, if that is your thing. Walking distance from our house.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StTheir salads are incredible, although all their food is amazing. Best bathrooms in Portland, if that is your thing. Walking distance from our house.
I could live off their Pav Bhaji. Great place for a quick bite and a great patio for warmer days/nights. Walking distance from our house.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StI could live off their Pav Bhaji. Great place for a quick bite and a great patio for warmer days/nights. Walking distance from our house.
$1 oyster happy hour! Modeled after LIfe Aquatic, Wes Anderson fans will love this place. Walking distance from our house.
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Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton St$1 oyster happy hour! Modeled after LIfe Aquatic, Wes Anderson fans will love this place. Walking distance from our house.
Our secret place for brunch spots, never a line even though their brunch is amazing! Walking distance from our house.
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La Moule
2500 SE Clinton StOur secret place for brunch spots, never a line even though their brunch is amazing! Walking distance from our house.
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveYou just have to see it.
These doughnuts are hands down so much better than waiting in line at Voodoo. The passion fruit cacao nibs is amazing.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StThese doughnuts are hands down so much better than waiting in line at Voodoo. The passion fruit cacao nibs is amazing.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StAnother amazing doughnut shop.
Amazing gelato. I almost wish we had never tried it because it is a little too close to us.
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Pinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StAmazing gelato. I almost wish we had never tried it because it is a little too close to us.
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StOmg their octopus is amazing. So is their queso.
Brunch brunch brunch. Expect a line but there are shops to browse while you wait.
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Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StBrunch brunch brunch. Expect a line but there are shops to browse while you wait.
A little speakeasy with prohibition era vibes, they recently added an outdoor patio area. Expect a wait but worth it.
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Bible Club PDX
6716 SE 16th AveA little speakeasy with prohibition era vibes, they recently added an outdoor patio area. Expect a wait but worth it.
NOLA Doughnuts
110 NW 10th AveGet the croissant doughnuts. They are out of this world.
Twisted Croissant & Patisserie
1625 SE Bybee BlvdGreat place for sweet or savory croissants.
Essentials
Great spot for healthy local options, or even just the basics.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGreat spot for healthy local options, or even just the basics.
Great produce and selection of local foods. They also have farmers markets from 2-7pm every Wednesday. About a 10 min walk from our house.
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People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveGreat produce and selection of local foods. They also have farmers markets from 2-7pm every Wednesday. About a 10 min walk from our house.
4 minute walk from our house. Not a huge Target but great for essentials.
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Target
939 SW Morrison St4 minute walk from our house. Not a huge Target but great for essentials.
Shopping
My absolute favorite antique marketplace. Their salvage garden is amazing!
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Monticello Antique Marketplace
8600 SE Stark StMy absolute favorite antique marketplace. Their salvage garden is amazing!
Love this vintage resale shop! Such unique items that definitely have a Portland feel.
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ARTIFACT: CREATIVE RECYCLE
3630 SE Division StLove this vintage resale shop! Such unique items that definitely have a Portland feel.
Red Light Clothing Exchange
3590 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat vintage clothing store
Village Merchants
4035 SE Division StGreat vintage store to explore
Buffalo Exchange
1420 SE 37th AveAwesome resale store for clothes shopping
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Love the “witch’s hut” hike
I love their river beach here, and the hiking trails are beautiful and easy. Fun fact- we shot our engagement pictures here. Brian wore a unicorn mask.
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George Rogers Park
George Rogers ParkI love their river beach here, and the hiking trails are beautiful and easy. Fun fact- we shot our engagement pictures here. Brian wore a unicorn mask.
Great place to pack a picnic and get a waterfront view. They have Saturday market on saturdays and sundays.
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyGreat place to pack a picnic and get a waterfront view. They have Saturday market on saturdays and sundays.
Silver Creek
Beautiful falls, gorgeous hiking trail.
This island is just so serene. Woh a cute beach and easy walking path it is one of my favorite hikes here.
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Elk Rock Island
Southeast Sparrow StreetThis island is just so serene. Woh a cute beach and easy walking path it is one of my favorite hikes here.
Easy access riverfront beach- super safe and perfect for a picnic. Explore Sellwood afterwards - it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods.
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Sellwood Riverfront Park
1221 SE Oaks Park WayEasy access riverfront beach- super safe and perfect for a picnic. Explore Sellwood afterwards - it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods.
Sightseeing
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBreathtaking views
I’ve heard it’s best in the fall months when the leaves change.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveI’ve heard it’s best in the fall months when the leaves change.
Entertainment & Activities
A truly gorgeous movie theater. We love to sit in the balcony and look at the architecture.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdA truly gorgeous movie theater. We love to sit in the balcony and look at the architecture.
Attractiepark Oaks
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGreat for kids.
Kind of like a creepy budget Disneyland. We take our nieces here every year and they LOVE it.
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Betoverd Bos
8462 Enchanted Way SEKind of like a creepy budget Disneyland. We take our nieces here every year and they LOVE it.
Arts & Culture
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOMSI at night is great, and kids love it here.
I am not cultured so I have not been here, but my cultured friends tell me to go here.
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveI am not cultured so I have not been here, but my cultured friends tell me to go here.