Guidebook for Portland
Sightseeing
Ours is the "most authentic" japanese Garden outside of Japan. I have been in the Kyoto Gardens....ours is prettier!
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveOurs is the "most authentic" japanese Garden outside of Japan. I have been in the Kyoto Gardens....ours is prettier!
Drinks & Nightlife
The view is spectacular. The crowd is not my scene, the food is good but overpriced.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveThe view is spectacular. The crowd is not my scene, the food is good but overpriced.
Food Scene
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StGreat view looking right down onto Pioneer Square.
My friend Jeanettes' place. Great food, great scene, very Portlandia.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StMy friend Jeanettes' place. Great food, great scene, very Portlandia.
The best Indian buffet in Portland, just up the street. My Airbnb'ers from Mumbai said it was very authentic.
17 locals recommend
Namaste Indian Cuisine - Sandy Blvd
8303 NE Sandy BlvdThe best Indian buffet in Portland, just up the street. My Airbnb'ers from Mumbai said it was very authentic.
Because it is a 'thing' to line up for doughnuts covered in cereal and bacon....
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveBecause it is a 'thing' to line up for doughnuts covered in cereal and bacon....
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe largest book store in the World. Right here.
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveNo Sales Tax in Oregon
Parks & Nature
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StLovely. Full of interesting Chinese plants
Great swimming in pristine up-river water. Nice hike, beach, fresh water swimming. Great for a picnic. Only 15 minutes up the freeway.
28 locals recommend
Rooster Rock State Park
Great swimming in pristine up-river water. Nice hike, beach, fresh water swimming. Great for a picnic. Only 15 minutes up the freeway.
Essentials
Gateway Shopping Center
9924 NE Halsey StFred Myer