Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
JoLa Cafe
5915 S Corbett AveGreat spot for breakfast and nearby
Lair Hill Bistro
2823 SW 1st AveGood for lunch and nearby
Pearl Bakery
10159 NW 9th AveLovely bakery
Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveGreat for a special meal
Three Degrees
1510 S Harbor WayNice happy hour with a water view in the bar
If you want the great view from the apartment at dinner too... My father in law always taught me places with a view never have great food. . . I've had pretty great food at this chart house! You'll want a reservation - or stop in for a drink or happy hour. It's a nice just over mile walk from the apt.
31 locals recommend
Chart House
5700 SW Terwilliger BlvdIf you want the great view from the apartment at dinner too... My father in law always taught me places with a view never have great food. . . I've had pretty great food at this chart house! You'll want a reservation - or stop in for a drink or happy hour. It's a nice just over mile walk from the apt.
Recently named America's best new restaurant for 2023. Lots of hype and hard to get into yet amazing.
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Recently named America's best new restaurant for 2023. Lots of hype and hard to get into yet amazing.
Amazing restaurant - culinary delight. Can often get on the chefs table last minute.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StAmazing restaurant - culinary delight. Can often get on the chefs table last minute.
Great rooftop restaurants with sweeping views of Portland. Nice for happy hour... yet crowded on a nice day.
17 locals recommend
Altabira City Tavern
1021 NE Grand AveGreat rooftop restaurants with sweeping views of Portland. Nice for happy hour... yet crowded on a nice day.
Arden Restaurant Portland
417 Northwest 10th AvenueAnother good foodie place in the Pearl district
Parks & Nature
Nearby hiking trail --- you can walk to the trail head from the unit
29 locals recommend
Marquam Nature Park
Southwest Marquam StreetNearby hiking trail --- you can walk to the trail head from the unit
You can hike here on the Marquam Trail or drive up just for the view. It's the highest point in Portland -- you'll see three snow covered mountains on a clear day. Back in the 1930s, it was an amusement park.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrYou can hike here on the Marquam Trail or drive up just for the view. It's the highest point in Portland -- you'll see three snow covered mountains on a clear day. Back in the 1930s, it was an amusement park.
Breathtaking in summer --- 100s of different roses
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBreathtaking in summer --- 100s of different roses
Multnomah Falls station
Only about an hour away
A farovite 8 mile hike, gets your heart pumping and nice scenery along the way.
19 locals recommend
Hamilton Mountain trail head
Hamilton Mountain TrailA farovite 8 mile hike, gets your heart pumping and nice scenery along the way.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyClosest Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
A pacific northwest local grocery store chain. (I prefer over Whole Foods)
Shopping
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveNearby shopping downtown
Although called 'Saturday', it's actually on both Saturday and Sunday. Great array of local artists / vendors selling unique items with live music and food trucks around too.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyAlthough called 'Saturday', it's actually on both Saturday and Sunday. Great array of local artists / vendors selling unique items with live music and food trucks around too.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveGreat art museum
Entertainment & Activities
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StCheck and see what shows are playing
Drinks & Nightlife
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StGreat option for music and drinks