Guidebook for Portland
Sightseeing
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StFamous for their Festival of Lights every winter with live music.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdGreat panoramic views of Portland
Shopping
Cascade Station Shopping Center
9721 NE Cascades PkwyIkea, Best Buy, Target, and many more...
Costco Wholesale
4849 NE 138th AveBecause Oregon is tax free!!!
Getting Around
Quick trip to downtown. Just use your iPhone Apple Pay or pay at the kiosk
NE 82nd & 82nd Ave MAX Stn/I-84 station
Quick trip to downtown. Just use your iPhone Apple Pay or pay at the kiosk
Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport WayRated #1 domestic airport
Food Scene
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StOur favorite ice cream shop in Portland
Because who doesn't like 2 rotating soup noodle choices daily by an ex CIA operative?!
16 locals recommend
HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup
2738 SE 82nd AveBecause who doesn't like 2 rotating soup noodle choices daily by an ex CIA operative?!
Delicious food, unfussy drinks, and good selection of local beer. Get the lamb burger and fries! There's a variety of seating so it's great for dates, dining alone, and families with children.
171 locals recommend
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StDelicious food, unfussy drinks, and good selection of local beer. Get the lamb burger and fries! There's a variety of seating so it's great for dates, dining alone, and families with children.
Hot and fresh! They also have a variety of chai--get a tasting. Secret: Free birthday dozen! Just show ID.
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StHot and fresh! They also have a variety of chai--get a tasting. Secret: Free birthday dozen! Just show ID.
Get your java fix! Grab a pastry or breakfast sandwich to go with your coffee. There's also a small parking lot--free parking!
30 locals recommend
Kainos Coffee
6633 NE Sandy BlvdGet your java fix! Grab a pastry or breakfast sandwich to go with your coffee. There's also a small parking lot--free parking!
Brunch 7 days a week ya'll! With adult beverages! Try the scallion pancake with poached eggs. There's also a covered patio area for nice days
21 locals recommend
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueBrunch 7 days a week ya'll! With adult beverages! Try the scallion pancake with poached eggs. There's also a covered patio area for nice days
Parks & Nature
Exactly what it sounds like: a huge forested park. Tons of trails for all levels of fitness. Whether you're looking for a short jaunt to walk off all that food truck yums or looking to escape and get lost (you could literally get lost, so be alert)--this rambling park has it all.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Exactly what it sounds like: a huge forested park. Tons of trails for all levels of fitness. Whether you're looking for a short jaunt to walk off all that food truck yums or looking to escape and get lost (you could literally get lost, so be alert)--this rambling park has it all.
Essentials
LOVE THIS PLACE! It's a grocery store, but also a secret spot for finding local or unusual souvenirs and gifts.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLOVE THIS PLACE! It's a grocery store, but also a secret spot for finding local or unusual souvenirs and gifts.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdReliable neighborhood grocery store
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveForgot toothpaste?
Entertainment & Activities
Local theater showing 2nd run and older movies for $4. If you're in town at the right time, make it a 2 for $2 Tuesday! And like any reliable Portland theater, beer is sold here!
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StLocal theater showing 2nd run and older movies for $4. If you're in town at the right time, make it a 2 for $2 Tuesday! And like any reliable Portland theater, beer is sold here!
Love arcade games or pinball? This place has over 150! One side serving adults/alcohol starting at 12pm, the other side for all ages until 5pm (when alcohol is available for purchase).
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveLove arcade games or pinball? This place has over 150! One side serving adults/alcohol starting at 12pm, the other side for all ages until 5pm (when alcohol is available for purchase).