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between Hawthorne and Division in SEAlberta in NE
Portland Japanese Garden - gorgeous peaceful walk through amazing gardens and a tea house. I almost always take folks here and the Rose Garden. $Rose Test Garden- Free, a showcase of rose breeding. In the summer this is awesomeMultnomah Whiskey Library - if you like whiskey, this will be spiritual. You need to make a reservation aka “get a Hall Pass” but trust me it is a worth-while experience. *Powell’s Books - An entire city block, be sure to check out the rare books room!Ground Kontrol - epic arcade, be sure to check out the... bathroomPortland Zoo - Not unique but still great $OMSI - Very cool, interactive museum. Check out what’s being shown $Council Crest Park - if it’s a clear day, you can see Mt. Hood, Jefferson, Rainier and Mt. St. Helen’sNearby shopping - Pendleton, Danner, Arc’trex
Kennedy School - If you want to stay closer to town, this is a must. It’s a restored school with A MAGNIFICIENT SOAKING POOL. *Hollywood Theater/McMenamin Bagdad - gorgeous landmark theatersRevolution Hall - Rooftop bar with great views and close to food carts
Kann - Chef just won a James Beard so it’s near impossible to get a resy but it’s great*Oma’s Hideaway or Gado Gado - Malaysian/Pan spots. I go to these religiously. Unique but always deliciousBroder Nord - my fav breakfast, scandi food. Get the Lost Egg and their coffee. Bonus: Get Blue Star donuts to goSalt & Straw - ice cream mustBollywood Theater - Indian food goodnessAngel Face - so fun, the bartenders make a cocktail to you taste
Multnomah FallsThis is a busy spot. If there’s no parking, drive by slowly and check out a dif waterfall below. You may need tickets, be sure to check here Oneta gorge & tunnel - park here and walk around!Edgefield - see above, do this on the way back!Ferment Breweryon the way - McMenamins Edgefield - If you have some time and like wine this is an epic, historically restored property that has their own distillery, winery, farm, movie theater, like three restaurants. (McMenamins is a local chain. They buy old properties and fill them with local artists murals, tiny themed bars. It’s such a thing that they have a passport and you collect stamps. It’s fun)Timberline LodgeFruit Loop
Lower Lewis Falls
STAY
I highly recommend staying in an AirBnb you can walk to great food. My two favorite neighborhoods to stay/walk around in are highlighted in purple :
CITY
Portland is bi-sected west/east by the Willamette River.
$ - cost money
*- be sure to get a reservation in advance
WEST
Inner-west is “downtown” so lots of commercial businesses, music venues, and very cool restaurants. However, I would... not park around here at night if you can avoid it - and never leave stuff in your car. Further west are beautiful parks and were all the basketball players and Nike execs live.
EAST
This is my side of town. Lots of neighborhoods are awesome to just walk around, grab snacks, check out cool local shops, food cart pods, visit record stores, etc
FOOD
SIDE QUESTS
aka if you have a car
THE COAST
Columbia River Gorge
Hood River
Mt. Hood
SWIMMING HOLES
EVENTS
Resources
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