Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Eleni's Philoxenia
112 NW 9th AveGreek food that rivals some of the best we've had in Greece
Irving Street Kitchen
701 NW 13th AveSome of Portland's best food
One of our favorite restaurants which is right down the street. The fish tacos are amazing and the regular tuna melt is a real treat.
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Corbett Fish House
5901 S Corbett AveOne of our favorite restaurants which is right down the street. The fish tacos are amazing and the regular tuna melt is a real treat.
One of our favorites when we live over in NE Portland. It's still worth a drive and we still go every now and again. This location is much smaller of the two. It's fine if you can get a table and takeout is a great option from this location.
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Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayOne of our favorites when we live over in NE Portland. It's still worth a drive and we still go every now and again. This location is much smaller of the two. It's fine if you can get a table and takeout is a great option from this location.
Of the two locations. this one is a little larger and a better dining experience. It's easy to order too much though, so be careful
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Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayOf the two locations. this one is a little larger and a better dining experience. It's easy to order too much though, so be careful
One of our favorite traditional Mexican restaurants, and it's only a few minutes drive.
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Casa Colima Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
6319 Southwest Capitol HighwayOne of our favorite traditional Mexican restaurants, and it's only a few minutes drive.
Decent pub food and fantastic beer. Cool atmosphere with a back patio in the summer time.
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McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery
0618 SW Nebraska StDecent pub food and fantastic beer. Cool atmosphere with a back patio in the summer time.
Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille
515 S Carolina StCaro Amico Italian Cafe
3606 SW Barbur BlvdClassic Italian fare with a lounge
Get the Muu-Muu burger. It's a sirloin burger with the fries inside the bun!
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Muu-Muu's
612 NW 21st AveGet the Muu-Muu burger. It's a sirloin burger with the fries inside the bun!
This is more of a Tex-Mex style and has a good nightlife atmosphere.
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The Matador
1438 NW 23rd AveThis is more of a Tex-Mex style and has a good nightlife atmosphere.
Standard Mexican food. Not the best food you'll ever eat, but good comfort food. Karaoke sometimes on the weekend.
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
2050 SW Morrison StStandard Mexican food. Not the best food you'll ever eat, but good comfort food. Karaoke sometimes on the weekend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Smaller Location for up and coming musicians. Seats are usually pretty affordable.
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Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveGreat Smaller Location for up and coming musicians. Seats are usually pretty affordable.
Small to medium size music venue. The Oregon Symphony plays here, along with several other notable musicians.
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Koncertna dvorana Arlene Schnitzer
1037 SW BroadwaySmall to medium size music venue. The Oregon Symphony plays here, along with several other notable musicians.
Roseland Theater
8 NW 6th AveBooks a wide variety of bands
Great music and great drinks that McMenamins is known for
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StGreat music and great drinks that McMenamins is known for
Rent a private room for you and your friends. Small rooms for just a few and a large room that accommodates 20-30 people. Reserve in advance to make sure you get a room!
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Voicebox Karaoke Northwest
2112 NW Hoyt StRent a private room for you and your friends. Small rooms for just a few and a large room that accommodates 20-30 people. Reserve in advance to make sure you get a room!
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland State University
1825 SW BroadwayShopping
A 1 minute walk away, this little market has you covered. It has a "decent" wine selection for a mini mart, as well as all the incidentals you would expect, even including phone chargers and cables.
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Swan Mart
4440 SW Barbur BlvdA 1 minute walk away, this little market has you covered. It has a "decent" wine selection for a mini mart, as well as all the incidentals you would expect, even including phone chargers and cables.
This is where we do most of our grocery shopping. There are many Fred Meyer (Kroger) stores in the area and this one is one of the smallest. It doesn't have clothing or furniture, but will meet all your grocery needs.
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Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyThis is where we do most of our grocery shopping. There are many Fred Meyer (Kroger) stores in the area and this one is one of the smallest. It doesn't have clothing or furniture, but will meet all your grocery needs.
Parks & Nature
About 40-60 minutes away depending on traffic. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Especially in the summer months
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Multnomah Falls station
About 40-60 minutes away depending on traffic. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Especially in the summer months
I've hiked this mountain about 75 times as training for mountaineering expeditions, and never get tired of it. It's mostly wooded and has a great view of the Columbia Gorge from the summit. There are 2 variations....Shorter and steeper, or longer and not as steep. The trails are well maintained and very easy to navigate. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Especially on sunny weekends. It's around 7.3 miles on the shorter version and 7.8 on the longer version and gains about 2800 feet. It's a little over an hour away with good traffic.
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Dog Mountain
I've hiked this mountain about 75 times as training for mountaineering expeditions, and never get tired of it. It's mostly wooded and has a great view of the Columbia Gorge from the summit. There are 2 variations....Shorter and steeper, or longer and not as steep. The trails are well maintained and very easy to navigate. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Especially on sunny weekends. It's around 7.3 miles on the shorter version and 7.8 on the longer version and gains about 2800 feet. It's a little over an hour away with good traffic.
It's only about 30 minutes away with good traffic and worth the drive if you want a quick hike. On sunny weekends it gets extremely crowded, but if you start at the trail head around 7, it's not bad at all. I've done this hike around 60-70 times training for mountaineering expeditions, and prefer this one in the winter months as there are very few people on the trail. The view is pretty great, especially at sunset. I get to the summit in about 45-50 minutes with pack full of 40lbs worth of water bottles. It's almost impossible to get lost unless you wander off the clearly marked and well maintained trail. It's worth continuing up to Devils Rest, as none of the crowds continue up there.
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Angel's Rest Lookout
It's only about 30 minutes away with good traffic and worth the drive if you want a quick hike. On sunny weekends it gets extremely crowded, but if you start at the trail head around 7, it's not bad at all. I've done this hike around 60-70 times training for mountaineering expeditions, and prefer this one in the winter months as there are very few people on the trail. The view is pretty great, especially at sunset. I get to the summit in about 45-50 minutes with pack full of 40lbs worth of water bottles. It's almost impossible to get lost unless you wander off the clearly marked and well maintained trail. It's worth continuing up to Devils Rest, as none of the crowds continue up there.
This amazing green space is what Portland is all about. There's miles and miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Screenshot some maps on your phone though as there are many different trails.
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Šumski park
This amazing green space is what Portland is all about. There's miles and miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Screenshot some maps on your phone though as there are many different trails.
Towhee Trailhead
3725 SW Marquam Hill RdUpper Marquam Hill Trail
Upper Marquam Hill TrailIt's not too complicated, but a map and compass are a good idea just in case. I always carry the 10 essentials to be safe. There are a couple of different routes, but starvation ridge is my favorite. It's pretty steep. Many people use this one as training for climbing Mt Hood. The running joke in the mountaineering community is that people climb Hood to train for Defiance! If you want to avoid the crowds on Dog mountain, but want a similar experience, just go to the top of starvation ridge (about half way to the summit) for a great view of Mt Adams. If you take all the shortcuts(VERY steep), it's about 12 miles round trip to the summit and back.
Mount Defiance
It's not too complicated, but a map and compass are a good idea just in case. I always carry the 10 essentials to be safe. There are a couple of different routes, but starvation ridge is my favorite. It's pretty steep. Many people use this one as training for climbing Mt Hood. The running joke in the mountaineering community is that people climb Hood to train for Defiance! If you want to avoid the crowds on Dog mountain, but want a similar experience, just go to the top of starvation ridge (about half way to the summit) for a great view of Mt Adams. If you take all the shortcuts(VERY steep), it's about 12 miles round trip to the summit and back.
Ski, snowboard, hike, camp, bike, climb. This is where Portlandiers go on the weekends. If you drive a Subaru, take note of where you park, because the lots will be full of them. A stay at Timberline Lodge is a great experience! There are many activities available in the summer as well as the winter.
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Mount Hood
Ski, snowboard, hike, camp, bike, climb. This is where Portlandiers go on the weekends. If you drive a Subaru, take note of where you park, because the lots will be full of them. A stay at Timberline Lodge is a great experience! There are many activities available in the summer as well as the winter.
I've been to almost 60 countries around the world and this is one of my favorite places of them all. Hike to Jefferson Park at about 6000 feet at the base of the prominence of the mountain. It is absolutely breathtaking. It's about 5.5 miles each way. There's plenty of places to camp, or do it as a long day trip. It's about a 2 hour drive each way in good traffic. Best done from late June/Early July after the snow melts until late October. If there is a lot of snow, it can be very easy to lose the trail, otherwise it is pretty straight forward. I'd recommend knowing how to use a map and compass just in case.
Mount Jefferson
I've been to almost 60 countries around the world and this is one of my favorite places of them all. Hike to Jefferson Park at about 6000 feet at the base of the prominence of the mountain. It is absolutely breathtaking. It's about 5.5 miles each way. There's plenty of places to camp, or do it as a long day trip. It's about a 2 hour drive each way in good traffic. Best done from late June/Early July after the snow melts until late October. If there is a lot of snow, it can be very easy to lose the trail, otherwise it is pretty straight forward. I'd recommend knowing how to use a map and compass just in case.
(Access to Springwater Corridor Trail) It's 1.5 miles away. Continue South to the Sellwood Bridge and go across to get to Oaks Park and the Sprinwater Corridor Trail. This is great for biking(paved), jogging or walking. Head north to get to the Eastbank esplanade for some great views or Portland's Downtown from across the river. Head south then east to follow the trail for miles.
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Willamette Park
Willamette Park(Access to Springwater Corridor Trail) It's 1.5 miles away. Continue South to the Sellwood Bridge and go across to get to Oaks Park and the Sprinwater Corridor Trail. This is great for biking(paved), jogging or walking. Head north to get to the Eastbank esplanade for some great views or Portland's Downtown from across the river. Head south then east to follow the trail for miles.
Sightseeing
Nike World Headquarters
One Bowerman DriveA great getaway if you have the time. They filmed portions of "The Goonies" here. A classic seaside town.
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Astoria
A great getaway if you have the time. They filmed portions of "The Goonies" here. A classic seaside town.
The Hood to Coast relay ends in Seaside right on the beach. It is a classic seaside town that has a little something for everyone.
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Seaside
The Hood to Coast relay ends in Seaside right on the beach. It is a classic seaside town that has a little something for everyone.
This is a smaller seaside town and the home of Haystack Rock which is in the photo on the wall in the living room.
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Pacific City
This is a smaller seaside town and the home of Haystack Rock which is in the photo on the wall in the living room.
In good traffic, it's about a 10 minute drive. Avoid rush hour though if you can. Hwy 26 can sometimes turn into a parking lot during the morning and evening commute.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdIn good traffic, it's about a 10 minute drive. Avoid rush hour though if you can. Hwy 26 can sometimes turn into a parking lot during the morning and evening commute.
Entertainment & Activities
A getaway to Hood River is highly recommended if you have the time. The town has a cool funky and boutique feel about it. If you are a water sports junkie, this is the place for you.
Hood River County
A getaway to Hood River is highly recommended if you have the time. The town has a cool funky and boutique feel about it. If you are a water sports junkie, this is the place for you.
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline Road