To Do/Eat/See
Sightseeing
Enormous, multistory bookstore situated on an entire city block.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StEnormous, multistory bookstore situated on an entire city block.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful and zen garden.
Gothic style bridge with a cute park underneath it, and access to kayak rentals to wade around the Willamette.
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueGothic style bridge with a cute park underneath it, and access to kayak rentals to wade around the Willamette.
Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtSunset park at the end of the street.
Many miles of beautiful trails right across the way from the St. Johns Bridge. Be sure to check out Ridge Trail to scope a bridge view from the West side.
16 locals recommend
Forest Park Trail Head
Northwest Forest LaneMany miles of beautiful trails right across the way from the St. Johns Bridge. Be sure to check out Ridge Trail to scope a bridge view from the West side.
A waterfront stroll down the Willamette with views of the iconic Portland sign, the bridges and the city.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeA waterfront stroll down the Willamette with views of the iconic Portland sign, the bridges and the city.
Neighborhoods
Lot's of thrifting, eating and shopping to be found here. Red Light, House of Vintage, Buffalo Exchange..
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
Lot's of thrifting, eating and shopping to be found here. Red Light, House of Vintage, Buffalo Exchange..
Find your way to the top of Mt Tabor park, Portland's extinct volcano within city limits. A special little gem.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Find your way to the top of Mt Tabor park, Portland's extinct volcano within city limits. A special little gem.
Food scene
Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Yolko Zeppelin with caramelized onions and havarti - chefs kiss to the air.
65 locals recommend
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest breakfast sandwiches in town. Yolko Zeppelin with caramelized onions and havarti - chefs kiss to the air.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StFull, sit down breakfast.
Screen Door Pearl District
1131 Northwest Couch StreetGreat brunch, hearty southern style.
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StCrowd pleaser for biscuits and gravy.
Great lunch/dinner fare, lots of vegan options. Great outdoor patio seating.
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveGreat lunch/dinner fare, lots of vegan options. Great outdoor patio seating.
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StHip vegan bar and restaurant.
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveTouted as some of the best BBQ in Portland.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StGreat beer, good food.
Crisp Restaurant & Catering
3901 N Williams AveCraving salad? DIY salad and soup bar, get yo greens!
Biggest nacho platters in town and delicious coconut margaritas. If you're feeling spicy, make it a jalapeno coconut marg!
33 locals recommend
Conquistador Lounge
2045 SE Belmont StBiggest nacho platters in town and delicious coconut margaritas. If you're feeling spicy, make it a jalapeno coconut marg!
Attached to the music venue Mississippi Studios, Bar Bar makes a mean burger and their Cajun shoestring fries are amazing.
21 locals recommend
Bar Bar
3943 N Mississippi AveAttached to the music venue Mississippi Studios, Bar Bar makes a mean burger and their Cajun shoestring fries are amazing.
Wine bar with a great selection. Fried corn dogs and champagne might seem like an odd mix, but don't knock it till you try it!
Bonne Chance
2209 Northeast Alberta StreetWine bar with a great selection. Fried corn dogs and champagne might seem like an odd mix, but don't knock it till you try it!
They put cornmeal in their crust, giving the pizza an exciting new texture. One of the best pizza spots in town.
95 locals recommend
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StThey put cornmeal in their crust, giving the pizza an exciting new texture. One of the best pizza spots in town.
Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside StGreat pizza for delivery.
Sudra Mississippi
906 N Fremont StVegan Indian food - healthy delights.
Kung POW!
500 NW 21st AveGreat Chinese food - they have something for everyone.
UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveGood sushi right on Mississippi.
Their hazelnut tantanmen is the best ramen I've ever had. Really fresh sushi. They continue to practice traditional Japanese style cooking.
75 locals recommend
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveTheir hazelnut tantanmen is the best ramen I've ever had. Really fresh sushi. They continue to practice traditional Japanese style cooking.
Best Halibut fish 'n chips you'll ever have. Ask for a side of horseradish if you really want to kick it up a notch.
82 locals recommend
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StBest Halibut fish 'n chips you'll ever have. Ask for a side of horseradish if you really want to kick it up a notch.
Bars
Florida Room
435 N Killingsworth StNice bar with a photobooth
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveKaraoke tiki bar - a national treasure.
Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveFun 'aquarium bar' with a newly remodeled, heated back patio.
The Rambler
4205 N Mississippi AveA lively bar close to home.
Treats/Coffee
High quality and sometimes odd flavors, Portland's most famous ice cream shop. There might be a line, but it's worth the wait.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHigh quality and sometimes odd flavors, Portland's most famous ice cream shop. There might be a line, but it's worth the wait.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StRivaling Voodoo doughnuts, delicious flavors and fresh daily!
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveCute coffee shop, great coffee.