Food Scene
Excellent baked goods, coffee and atmosphere after a hike or run in Forest Park.
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StExcellent baked goods, coffee and atmosphere after a hike or run in Forest Park.
Unique former elementary school that serves food, houses a lovely cinema with couch seating and several themed bars all under one roof.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveUnique former elementary school that serves food, houses a lovely cinema with couch seating and several themed bars all under one roof.
One of the new additions to the Pearl District, this restaurant and brewery has an epic rooftop bar and dining area that is packed on sunny afternoons and warm evenings. Great pub fare and even better beers and cocktails.
98 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StOne of the new additions to the Pearl District, this restaurant and brewery has an epic rooftop bar and dining area that is packed on sunny afternoons and warm evenings. Great pub fare and even better beers and cocktails.
A great place to pickup tasty deli food either to go or enjoy on-site. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Decent wine selection and coffee bar as well.
32 locals recommend
Elephants on Corbett
5221 S Corbett AveA great place to pickup tasty deli food either to go or enjoy on-site. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Decent wine selection and coffee bar as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little local pub for a drink or bite to eat.
27 locals recommend
McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery
0618 SW Nebraska StGreat little local pub for a drink or bite to eat.
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdAwesome brews, good food and fun atmosphere.
One of the original Portland microbreweries. They pioneered NW wheat beer with their iconic Hefeweizen, best with a fresh slide of lemon!
45 locals recommend
The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StOne of the original Portland microbreweries. They pioneered NW wheat beer with their iconic Hefeweizen, best with a fresh slide of lemon!
Live music happens here several days per week in a unique venue on Burnside avenue in downtown Portland.
159 locals recommend
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StLive music happens here several days per week in a unique venue on Burnside avenue in downtown Portland.
Parks & Nature
This is a peaceful, forested hiking/running trail network just one mile to the west.
137 locals recommend
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdThis is a peaceful, forested hiking/running trail network just one mile to the west.
The iconic park located within the city limits of Portland, offers over 80 miles of trails for hiking and running spanning 5000 acres. Tons of ways to access...check out details here: http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
The iconic park located within the city limits of Portland, offers over 80 miles of trails for hiking and running spanning 5000 acres. Tons of ways to access...check out details here: http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park
This property is owned by the Episcopal church but is open to the public. Beautiful spot to take a quiet walk and appreciate the trees, gardens, and river/mountain views. Expansive lawn is perfect for a summer picnic. Entry and parking is at the very end of SW Military Lane.
13 locals recommend
Elk Rock Garden
11800 S Military LnThis property is owned by the Episcopal church but is open to the public. Beautiful spot to take a quiet walk and appreciate the trees, gardens, and river/mountain views. Expansive lawn is perfect for a summer picnic. Entry and parking is at the very end of SW Military Lane.
Very unique hiking destination about an hour south of Portland by car. Awesome anytime of year but best on a hot day. The trail takes you behind several of the curtain-like falls, many of which are more than a hundred feet high. Bring your camera and a picnic lunch!
293 locals recommend
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastVery unique hiking destination about an hour south of Portland by car. Awesome anytime of year but best on a hot day. The trail takes you behind several of the curtain-like falls, many of which are more than a hundred feet high. Bring your camera and a picnic lunch!
One of the most well-endowed towns on the Oregon coast. Great beach with Haystack Rock as the centerpiece. Awesome restaurants and shops - don't miss the Pelican Brewery, the Sleepy Monk Coffeeshop or the Sea Level Bakery.
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetOne of the most well-endowed towns on the Oregon coast. Great beach with Haystack Rock as the centerpiece. Awesome restaurants and shops - don't miss the Pelican Brewery, the Sleepy Monk Coffeeshop or the Sea Level Bakery.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to our place...it is a bit spendy but has a great selection of just about everything. Excellent deli items and wine/beer selection. Good prices on milk, eggs and the basics.
43 locals recommend
Zupan's Markets – Macadam Store
7221 S Macadam AveThis is the closest grocery store to our place...it is a bit spendy but has a great selection of just about everything. Excellent deli items and wine/beer selection. Good prices on milk, eggs and the basics.
This is a great little grocery store staffed by great people. Excellent selection of fresh produce, bulk food, meats/seafood, deli items and often free samples!
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThis is a great little grocery store staffed by great people. Excellent selection of fresh produce, bulk food, meats/seafood, deli items and often free samples!
Arts & Culture
Always changing and always inspiring. Great coffee spot/ shop inside to boot! The impressionist hall is chock full of masterpieces. If you're determined and more into avant garde, you should seek out Bruce Nauman's looping video exhibit called No No New Museum which is on the top floor.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways changing and always inspiring. Great coffee spot/ shop inside to boot! The impressionist hall is chock full of masterpieces. If you're determined and more into avant garde, you should seek out Bruce Nauman's looping video exhibit called No No New Museum which is on the top floor.
Great starting point for those interested in the history of the region.
86 locals recommend
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveGreat starting point for those interested in the history of the region.
Shopping
Eclectic shop in Sellwood that offers locally crafted jewelry, leather goods, wood implements and other gifts.
17 locals recommend
Tilde
7919 SE 13th AveEclectic shop in Sellwood that offers locally crafted jewelry, leather goods, wood implements and other gifts.
Time is always well spent at the nation's largest independent bookstore...excellent coffeeshop too.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StTime is always well spent at the nation's largest independent bookstore...excellent coffeeshop too.
Fresh, locally-grown foods in a unique settings with plenty of restaurants and a fabulous bakery/cafe (St. Honore) just a few steps away. Just remember, the market is seasonal (May-October) and only on Saturdays from 8:30am-1:30pm.
14 locals recommend
Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
200 1st StFresh, locally-grown foods in a unique settings with plenty of restaurants and a fabulous bakery/cafe (St. Honore) just a few steps away. Just remember, the market is seasonal (May-October) and only on Saturdays from 8:30am-1:30pm.
Best local source for outdoor gear and advice...also where Peter works a few days each week! The REI Co-op was founded in 1938 and has had a presence in Portland since the 1970s.
28 locals recommend
REI
2235 NE Allie AveBest local source for outdoor gear and advice...also where Peter works a few days each week! The REI Co-op was founded in 1938 and has had a presence in Portland since the 1970s.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the coolest/oldest roller skating rinks in the NW...a great spot for a rainy afternoon of fun.
33 locals recommend
Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOne of the coolest/oldest roller skating rinks in the NW...a great spot for a rainy afternoon of fun.
It is good, clean, cheap fun! Ski-ball, video arcade and cinemas...who could ask for anything more on a rainy day?
18 locals recommend
Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas
11011 SE Main StIt is good, clean, cheap fun! Ski-ball, video arcade and cinemas...who could ask for anything more on a rainy day?