Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Clyde Common's bar program is managed by Jeffrey Morganthaler and they have the best Old Fashioned in all of Portland, if you like bourbon.
53 locals recommend
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StClyde Common's bar program is managed by Jeffrey Morganthaler and they have the best Old Fashioned in all of Portland, if you like bourbon.
This dive bar gets busy late night, but its really fun if you go before 9pm. They have an outdoor covered patio as well.
35 locals recommend
Paymaster Lounge
1020 NW 17th AveThis dive bar gets busy late night, but its really fun if you go before 9pm. They have an outdoor covered patio as well.
For a classier night with good people watching, head downtown to The Nines Hotel where you will find Departure. The food is great, but alot of people come here only for the cocktails and the views when its a clear night.
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StFor a classier night with good people watching, head downtown to The Nines Hotel where you will find Departure. The food is great, but alot of people come here only for the cocktails and the views when its a clear night.
Food Scene
Salt and straw is a famous ice-cream place in Portland. They always have crazy fun flavors and in the summer the line is around the block.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSalt and straw is a famous ice-cream place in Portland. They always have crazy fun flavors and in the summer the line is around the block.
Portland is known for its food carts, and the pod at SW 10th is walkable from my place and has lots of delicious options!
30 locals recommend
Alder St Food Cart Pod
Southwest Harvey Milk StreetPortland is known for its food carts, and the pod at SW 10th is walkable from my place and has lots of delicious options!
Sisters coffee shop is only 4 blocks from my place and has some of the best coffee in Portland. It feels like a lodge when you walk in: they usually have a fire roaring and great music playing in the background. Lots of people work here during the day.
34 locals recommend
The Abbey Bar & Bottle Shop
716 NW 21st AveSisters coffee shop is only 4 blocks from my place and has some of the best coffee in Portland. It feels like a lodge when you walk in: they usually have a fire roaring and great music playing in the background. Lots of people work here during the day.
Parks & Nature
Forest Park is an amazing forest for hiking, running, and sightseeing and its right in the city! Go during the week to avoid the crowds.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is an amazing forest for hiking, running, and sightseeing and its right in the city! Go during the week to avoid the crowds.
Shopping
Do not leave Portland without visiting Powell's Bookstore. Check out the rare book section! You can spend hours here just roaming around. Its amazing.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StDo not leave Portland without visiting Powell's Bookstore. Check out the rare book section! You can spend hours here just roaming around. Its amazing.
Portland Saturday Market happens every Saturday at the waterfront. You can find all kinds of wares to bring home! They also have food for purchase and street vendor entertainment.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyPortland Saturday Market happens every Saturday at the waterfront. You can find all kinds of wares to bring home! They also have food for purchase and street vendor entertainment.
This eclectic store has everything you need for your Portland souvenirs. Everything in the store is made in Portland by artisans. Most items are high-end, but you can also find food, tea, beer, and toiletries. Super fun store and close by!
27 locals recommend
MadeHere PDX
4018 N Mississippi AveThis eclectic store has everything you need for your Portland souvenirs. Everything in the store is made in Portland by artisans. Most items are high-end, but you can also find food, tea, beer, and toiletries. Super fun store and close by!
Essentials
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StEntertainment & Activities
A "barcade" with 4 player Pac-Man and all the old classics.
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveA "barcade" with 4 player Pac-Man and all the old classics.
Small movie theater with seat-side service while you watch. Also, they serve alcohol. The seats are large and lounge-y and they usually play a wide variety of films.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveSmall movie theater with seat-side service while you watch. Also, they serve alcohol. The seats are large and lounge-y and they usually play a wide variety of films.
Cinema 21
616 NW 21st AveSightseeing
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St