Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Subway at Sylvan is exactly 1 mile from my home. This is the closest fast food place to the house.
11 locals recommend
Subway
8730 SW Terwilliger BlvdSubway at Sylvan is exactly 1 mile from my home. This is the closest fast food place to the house.
With at least 50 different carts and cuisine from all over the world, this collection of food carts is one of the great charms of downtown. Just a block from the Library MAX stop, it's easy to access. It's also only two blocks from Powell's Books and the Pearl District, two of Portland's most iconic attractions.
30 locals recommend
Alder St Food Cart Pod
Southwest Harvey Milk StreetWith at least 50 different carts and cuisine from all over the world, this collection of food carts is one of the great charms of downtown. Just a block from the Library MAX stop, it's easy to access. It's also only two blocks from Powell's Books and the Pearl District, two of Portland's most iconic attractions.
Parks & Nature
Just a half mile from my house, this is one of the crown jewels of Portland's amazing park system.
145 locals recommend
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdJust a half mile from my house, this is one of the crown jewels of Portland's amazing park system.
The most visited attraction in Oregon, Multnomah Falls is also one of the most beautiful scenic locations in the world, just 34 miles from my home.
33 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls Lodge
53000 Historic Columbia River HwyThe most visited attraction in Oregon, Multnomah Falls is also one of the most beautiful scenic locations in the world, just 34 miles from my home.
Sightseeing
Perched on the hillside overlooking downtown and just two miles from my house, the amazing grounds include a stunning viewpoint with the best views of Portland, with Mt. Hood in the background.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrPerched on the hillside overlooking downtown and just two miles from my house, the amazing grounds include a stunning viewpoint with the best views of Portland, with Mt. Hood in the background.
Shopping
A straight shot down Burnside, less than 10 minutes from my home, NW 23rd is a cool, trendy part of town, with many shops, restaurants, and everything in between, from upscale shopping to Thrift stores. Even a Trader Joe's less than two blocks away, near 21st & Glisan.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueA straight shot down Burnside, less than 10 minutes from my home, NW 23rd is a cool, trendy part of town, with many shops, restaurants, and everything in between, from upscale shopping to Thrift stores. Even a Trader Joe's less than two blocks away, near 21st & Glisan.
Essentials
Just 3 miles away, Fred Meyer has almost any grocery item you'll need.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdJust 3 miles away, Fred Meyer has almost any grocery item you'll need.
Getting Around
A lovely 1-mile walk through the woods from my house, MAX connects you to everywhere in town, including a direct line to the Airport. From late spring into fall, a free shuttle runs every 15 minutes on a continuous loop through Washington Park, with stops at the Japanese Garden and adjacent Rose Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, and the Archery Range.
11 locals recommend
Washington Park MAX Station
A lovely 1-mile walk through the woods from my house, MAX connects you to everywhere in town, including a direct line to the Airport. From late spring into fall, a free shuttle runs every 15 minutes on a continuous loop through Washington Park, with stops at the Japanese Garden and adjacent Rose Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, and the Archery Range.
Arts & Culture
In the heart of downtown just 3.2 miles away, you can go into the lobby and without even having to pay, see the coin that was tossed by two City Fathers to determine if Portland would be named after a town in Maine, or a larger city: Boston.
86 locals recommend
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveIn the heart of downtown just 3.2 miles away, you can go into the lobby and without even having to pay, see the coin that was tossed by two City Fathers to determine if Portland would be named after a town in Maine, or a larger city: Boston.
Just a mile from my house, this is just one of several attractions situated immediately around the Washington Park MAX station, and includes the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center and the Vietnam Memorial.
83 locals recommend
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdJust a mile from my house, this is just one of several attractions situated immediately around the Washington Park MAX station, and includes the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center and the Vietnam Memorial.
Just a mile from my house, this is just one of several attractions situated immediately around the Washington Park MAX station, and includes the Oregon Zoo, the Children's Museum and the Vietnam Memorial.
28 locals recommend
World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
4033 SW Canyon RdJust a mile from my house, this is just one of several attractions situated immediately around the Washington Park MAX station, and includes the Oregon Zoo, the Children's Museum and the Vietnam Memorial.