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Awesome teachers and super affordable. Our favorite class is 10am on Sunday with Alison Alstrom. Just north of the Alberta Art District, about 15-20 minutes from our house.
90 locals recommend
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StAwesome teachers and super affordable. Our favorite class is 10am on Sunday with Alison Alstrom. Just north of the Alberta Art District, about 15-20 minutes from our house.
Sun Gate
Wonderful yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and more.
NE 82nd Ave station
This is one of the closest MAX lines available.
This is the closest big city park. It's quite lovely! There's a running track and a big dog park. Lots of open greenspace, as well as old growth trees. In the summer there's often music concerts.
49 locals recommend
Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkThis is the closest big city park. It's quite lovely! There's a running track and a big dog park. Lots of open greenspace, as well as old growth trees. In the summer there's often music concerts.
Great little dog park and quasi-running track. Just a couple blocks away.
10 locals recommend
Sacajawea Park
Great little dog park and quasi-running track. Just a couple blocks away.
Just stay on the closer side of 82nd for the southbound 72 bus stop. From here head south to the MAX station. In the other direction the 72 goes to the lovely Alberta neighborhood.
NE 82nd & Webster station
Just stay on the closer side of 82nd for the southbound 72 bus stop. From here head south to the MAX station. In the other direction the 72 goes to the lovely Alberta neighborhood.
Best, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
26 locals recommend
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan StBest, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
Portland Urgent Care
4160 NE Sandy BlvdNearest Urgent Care to our house. 2 minutes away.
Essentials
This is our Go-To, staple grocery store. It's like Whole Foods, but local and more affordable. Outstanding selection and a great in-store deli.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThis is our Go-To, staple grocery store. It's like Whole Foods, but local and more affordable. Outstanding selection and a great in-store deli.
This is closest, "whoops, forgot the eggs", kind of grocery store that's a quick walk or even quicker drive up the road from us.
279 locals recommend
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdThis is closest, "whoops, forgot the eggs", kind of grocery store that's a quick walk or even quicker drive up the road from us.
Closest Whole Foods in Hollywood District 10 minutes away. Great hot bar and Kombucha/Coffee bar. Kombucha Happy Hour 2-4pm!
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StClosest Whole Foods in Hollywood District 10 minutes away. Great hot bar and Kombucha/Coffee bar. Kombucha Happy Hour 2-4pm!
This grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
195 locals recommend
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StThis grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StClosest TJ's. 10 minutes away
Food Scene
Extraordinary collections of teas, kombucha, and more right in the heart of the thriving Alberta Arts District about 15 minutes from our house.
91 locals recommend
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StExtraordinary collections of teas, kombucha, and more right in the heart of the thriving Alberta Arts District about 15 minutes from our house.
Namaste Indian Cuisine - Sandy Blvd
8303 NE Sandy BlvdGreat Indian food, with a fantastic buffet.
Casual cafe offering vegan & vegetarian comfort food & some sustainable meats, plus a kids' menu.
85 locals recommend
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta StreetCasual cafe offering vegan & vegetarian comfort food & some sustainable meats, plus a kids' menu.
Some of the best thai in town. We are fans of the spring rolls (BEST peanut sauce EVER! seriously!) and any of the curries.
91 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StSome of the best thai in town. We are fans of the spring rolls (BEST peanut sauce EVER! seriously!) and any of the curries.
Traditional Mexican dishes are carefully presented at this casual, family-owned establishment.
74 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StTraditional Mexican dishes are carefully presented at this casual, family-owned establishment.
Small, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSmall, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
Meatless New American restaurant serving 4-course set menus in a rustic-chic setting.
33 locals recommend
Natural Selection
3033 Northeast Alberta StreetMeatless New American restaurant serving 4-course set menus in a rustic-chic setting.
Middle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
63 locals recommend
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StMiddle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
Light-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
78 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StLight-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
Bohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
67 locals recommend
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StBohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
Bar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
31 locals recommend
The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta StBar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
Laid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
131 locals recommend
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StLaid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
One of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
87 locals recommend
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StOne of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
Small, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSmall, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveSmall outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
Music, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
127 locals recommend
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveMusic, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
Hearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes.
39 locals recommend
Cup & Saucer Cafe
3566 SE Hawthorne BlvdHearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes.
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StBest Cuban food in town. 15 minutes away.
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
42 locals recommend
Dick's Kitchen SE
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's an old elementary school turned into a multi-faceted bar/restaurant/movie theater/outdoor soaking pool extravaganza!! Only $5 to soak in an outdoor hot tub in the middle of the winter!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveIt's an old elementary school turned into a multi-faceted bar/restaurant/movie theater/outdoor soaking pool extravaganza!! Only $5 to soak in an outdoor hot tub in the middle of the winter!
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StGreat Music venue
Remodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
168 locals recommend
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StRemodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
Sightseeing
A great overlook of both downtown Portland and the Eastern Valley leading up to Mt. Hood, which you can see on a clear day from the top. It's also our beautiful outdoor reservoir.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
A great overlook of both downtown Portland and the Eastern Valley leading up to Mt. Hood, which you can see on a clear day from the top. It's also our beautiful outdoor reservoir.
A great almost 360 degree overlook of Vancouver, WA, and all of Portland—only 5 minutes from our house!
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdA great almost 360 degree overlook of Vancouver, WA, and all of Portland—only 5 minutes from our house!
Nestled on the side of the Rocky Butte mountainside, the Grotto is a peaceful, outdoor Catholic monastery & nature sanctuary open to the public. There's exquisite views and gardens on upper level.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StNestled on the side of the Rocky Butte mountainside, the Grotto is a peaceful, outdoor Catholic monastery & nature sanctuary open to the public. There's exquisite views and gardens on upper level.
One of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOne of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StStunning beauty. 20 minutes away.
Stunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveStunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdBeautiful park. 15 minutes away.
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
One of the closest great parts of the Sandy River to swim in on a hot day.
23 locals recommend
Oxbow Regional Park
3010 SE Oxbow PkwyOne of the closest great parts of the Sandy River to swim in on a hot day.
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveWonderful park, 5 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Classic movie theater in Portland, for an old school movie going experience.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdClassic movie theater in Portland, for an old school movie going experience.
Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX
1510 NE Multnomah StThe fancy modern movie theater in Portland.
Home of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayHome of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland's best museum of contemporary art. 20 minutes away.
One of the largest bookstores in America! 20 minutes away.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StOne of the largest bookstores in America! 20 minutes away.
Wonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveWonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
Entertainment & Activities
Wellington is another super close park, great for a run. It's also a great park for kids having a playscape and swings, etc.
9 locals recommend
Wellington Park
6635 Northeast Mason StreetWellington is another super close park, great for a run. It's also a great park for kids having a playscape and swings, etc.
Grant Park
Fantastic Park for kids, 10 minutes away.