Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
One of best acoustics and intimate settings to catch a live show.
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Doug Fir Lounge
830 East Burnside Street154
preporuka/e lokalacaOne of best acoustics and intimate settings to catch a live show.
Holocene
1001 Southeast Morrison Street42
preporuka/e lokalacaIntimate venue for up-and-coming/local/indie acts.
Epic outdoor patio. Mid-century decor on the inside. The fireplace makes for a cozy date night outing. Open space is great for larger parties and room for hanging out. The grilled cheese & tomato soup :P
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preporuka/e lokalacaRontoms
600 E Burnside St61
preporuka/e lokalacaEpic outdoor patio. Mid-century decor on the inside. The fireplace makes for a cozy date night outing. Open space is great for larger parties and room for hanging out. The grilled cheese & tomato soup :P
Sometimes DJ. Straddles the line of dive with Portlandia class.
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preporuka/e lokalacaConquistador Lounge
2045 Southeast Belmont Street19
preporuka/e lokalacaSometimes DJ. Straddles the line of dive with Portlandia class.
Large outdoor patio. Grab a spot by the fire pit if you can. Fun divey vibe which can transform more night-clubby vibes on a weekend night. Their veggie burger is best I've ever had.
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preporuka/e lokalacaWhite Owl Social Club
1305 Southeast 8th Avenue45
preporuka/e lokalacaLarge outdoor patio. Grab a spot by the fire pit if you can. Fun divey vibe which can transform more night-clubby vibes on a weekend night. Their veggie burger is best I've ever had.
Lively indoor/outdoor bar. Vegan friendly bar food options while you catch sports on wide screen and stadium seating. Sounds unique? Because it is.
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preporuka/e lokalacaCentury
930 SE Sandy Blvd14
preporuka/e lokalacaLively indoor/outdoor bar. Vegan friendly bar food options while you catch sports on wide screen and stadium seating. Sounds unique? Because it is.
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave38
preporuka/e lokalacaGreat acts and sound… and you get to sit and enjoy it.
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 Southwest Alder Street76
preporuka/e lokalacaDo you like whiskey? If yes, then go here.
Fun venue to catch a show. And during the summers, the rooftop bar!!
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preporuka/e lokalacaRevolution Hall
1300 Southeast Stark Street63
preporuka/e lokalacaFun venue to catch a show. And during the summers, the rooftop bar!!
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot. Don't forget to check out the Rose Garden on your way up. PRO TIP: take the MAX. Parking is a nightmare. And expect crowds on the weekend.
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preporuka/e lokalacaPortland Japanese Garden
611 Southwest Kingston Avenue391
preporuka/e lokalacaBeautiful spot. Don't forget to check out the Rose Garden on your way up. PRO TIP: take the MAX. Parking is a nightmare. And expect crowds on the weekend.
Gorgeously maintained gem of an oasis in the heart of the city.
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preporuka/e lokalacaLan Su Chinese Garden
239 Northwest Everett Street185
preporuka/e lokalacaGorgeously maintained gem of an oasis in the heart of the city.
Burnside Skatepark
Southeast 2nd Avenue9
preporuka/e lokalacaIconic PDX skatepark under the Burnside Bridge.
Relive childhood!!! Scenic bike ride along the waterfront.
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preporuka/e lokalacaOaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park Way20
preporuka/e lokalacaRelive childhood!!! Scenic bike ride along the waterfront.
Iconic aka instagrammable views of the St. John's Bridge and the Willamette River.
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preporuka/e lokalacaCathedral Park
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preporuka/e lokalacaIconic aka instagrammable views of the St. John's Bridge and the Willamette River.
Hidden botanical gardens you reach by taking an elevator up rock. The meditation room has sweeping views. #thegrottopdx
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preporuka/e lokalacaThe Grotto
8840 Northeast Skidmore Street68
preporuka/e lokalacaHidden botanical gardens you reach by taking an elevator up rock. The meditation room has sweeping views. #thegrottopdx
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 Southwest Park Avenue271
preporuka/e lokalacaOur only art museum in town.
Check their website for scheduling. Their curation is limited but sublime for contemporary. https://yaleunion.org/
Yale Union (YU)
800 Southeast 10th AvenueCheck their website for scheduling. Their curation is limited but sublime for contemporary. https://yaleunion.org/
FISK
3613 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOpen only on weekends. If you're in the know, this is a place to hit up.
OMSI stands for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. They also have showcase curated themes for their movies after dark program, worth looking into!
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1945 Southeast Water Avenue286
preporuka/e lokalacaOMSI stands for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. They also have showcase curated themes for their movies after dark program, worth looking into!
We're lucky to have this gem of a gallery just down the street from us. Check their website for current shows.
Nucleus Portland
1445 SE Hawthorne BlvdWe're lucky to have this gem of a gallery just down the street from us. Check their website for current shows.
Shopping
Leans more towards women's fashion. But also great for small household gifts. Beautifully curated, blend of unique and local wares. The owner, Ellen, has a sharp eye on style that lasts.
Vintalier
412 NW 13th AveLeans more towards women's fashion. But also great for small household gifts. Beautifully curated, blend of unique and local wares. The owner, Ellen, has a sharp eye on style that lasts.
Go because you know Portland doesn't have a sales tax. $$$$ but designer clothing, shoes & baubles.
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preporuka/e lokalacaFrances May
1003 Southwest Washington Street15
preporuka/e lokalacaGo because you know Portland doesn't have a sales tax. $$$$ but designer clothing, shoes & baubles.
Apple Pioneer Place
450 Southwest Yamhill Street7
preporuka/e lokalacaBecause, no sales tax.
Need a light bulb? Sunlan is a Portland institution. Light bulbs of all shapes, colors, kinds… we hope this place NEVER goes away! Worth it to just check out their window display. The owner is special.
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preporuka/e lokalacaSunlan Lighting Inc
3901 North Mississippi Avenue11
preporuka/e lokalacaNeed a light bulb? Sunlan is a Portland institution. Light bulbs of all shapes, colors, kinds… we hope this place NEVER goes away! Worth it to just check out their window display. The owner is special.
Where you can buy analog music, record release parties and find your "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" bumper sticker.
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preporuka/e lokalacaMusic Millennium
3158 East Burnside Street29
preporuka/e lokalacaWhere you can buy analog music, record release parties and find your "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD" bumper sticker.
Studies show books make you a better person. Powell's is the largest independent book store in the country. You CAN spend all day there. A city block and five stories tall, heck you can spend your whole trip there. Have fun getting lost in another world.
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preporuka/e lokalacaPowell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside Street532
preporuka/e lokalacaStudies show books make you a better person. Powell's is the largest independent book store in the country. You CAN spend all day there. A city block and five stories tall, heck you can spend your whole trip there. Have fun getting lost in another world.
For a sensory delight, you must visit OLO. Walking distance from here, OLO is founded by Heather Sielaff. Heather has a complex but subtle nose for concocting these magnificent hand-blended oils and scents. OLO is beautiful way to bring with you a slice of your time here in the PNW. Her store and studio are one in the same so call ahead for hours.
OLO Fragrances
1407 SE Belmont StFor a sensory delight, you must visit OLO. Walking distance from here, OLO is founded by Heather Sielaff. Heather has a complex but subtle nose for concocting these magnificent hand-blended oils and scents. OLO is beautiful way to bring with you a slice of your time here in the PNW. Her store and studio are one in the same so call ahead for hours.
Essentials
For all your road snacks and two buck chucks :D
Walkable. Regional chain. Their in-house bakery makes a mean loaf of Ciabatta bread!
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preporuka/e lokalacaMarket of Choice
1090 SE Belmont St14
preporuka/e lokalacaWalkable. Regional chain. Their in-house bakery makes a mean loaf of Ciabatta bread!
New Seasons Market
1954 Southeast Division Street184
preporuka/e lokalacaWe re very nice and knowledgeable.
It also has a pharmacy. Good luck finding cell reception in there so make sure you get your RX in beforehand!
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preporuka/e lokalacaSafeway
2800 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard26
preporuka/e lokalacaIt also has a pharmacy. Good luck finding cell reception in there so make sure you get your RX in beforehand!
Trader Joe's
4121 Northeast Halsey Street54
preporuka/e lokalacaGetting Around
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
Biketown Hub
2003-2033 SE Hawthorne Blvd Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
Several locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
BIKETOWN
1202-1210 SE Hawthorne BlvdSeveral locations nearby, download to pay for bikes and find stations: https://www.biketownpdx.com/ for maps/stations/
Entertainment & Activities
Second run & art house releases. Cheap tickets. Enjoy a movie with beer and pizza!
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2735 East Burnside Street219
preporuka/e lokalacaSecond run & art house releases. Cheap tickets. Enjoy a movie with beer and pizza!
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard40
preporuka/e lokalacaCheap way to watch a movie. Walkable.
FILM IS NOT DEAD! How many movie theaters do you know that are also a non-profit? Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark, est 1926, their mission is to inspire, connect and entertain. And showings in 70mm.
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preporuka/e lokalacaHollywood Theatre
4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard132
preporuka/e lokalacaFILM IS NOT DEAD! How many movie theaters do you know that are also a non-profit? Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark, est 1926, their mission is to inspire, connect and entertain. And showings in 70mm.