Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
A 10 minute walk from the apartment, a dog friendly park with an off leash area.
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Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest Dr A 10 minute walk from the apartment, a dog friendly park with an off leash area.
Parc Forestier
30+ miles of forest trails a short drive away
A beautiful Japanese style garden, a perfect place to spend a few hours on a beautiful day. Peak hours the park is crowded so try for off hours or mid-week visits. Admission is $10, so take your time exploring and enjoying the tranquil setting.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA beautiful Japanese style garden, a perfect place to spend a few hours on a beautiful day. Peak hours the park is crowded so try for off hours or mid-week visits. Admission is $10, so take your time exploring and enjoying the tranquil setting.
With over 7,000 rose bushes, 700+ varieties spread over more than 4.5 acres, the garden is an international repository.
The idea for the garden began In 1917, at time at which Portland already had an enthusiastic group of volunteers and 20 miles (32 km) of rose bordered streets, largely from the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition. Jessie Currey, president of Portland's Rose Society at the time, petitioned for the city to serve as a safe haven for hybrid roses grown in Europe during World War I. Rose lovers feared that these unique plants could be destroyed as a result of the war. Foreign hybridists sent roses for test from many countries and the garden was an immediate success. Today, Portland is the only North American city that can issue its awards to roses of merit throughout the world.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveWith over 7,000 rose bushes, 700+ varieties spread over more than 4.5 acres, the garden is an international repository.
The idea for the garden began In 1917, at time at which Portland already had an enthusiastic group of volunteers and 20 miles (32 km) of rose bordered streets, largely from the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition. Jessie Currey, president of Portland's Rose Society at the time, petitioned for the city to serve as a safe haven for hybrid roses grown in Europe during World War I. Rose lovers feared that these unique plants could be destroyed as a result of the war. Foreign hybridists sent roses for test from many countries and the garden was an immediate success. Today, Portland is the only North American city that can issue its awards to roses of merit throughout the world.
Silver Falls State Park includes the Trail of Ten Falls Loop, an amazing trail.
Silver Falls State Park is the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system, being both Oregon's largest State Park (9,000 acres) and boasting one of America's most impressive waterfall day-hikes. There are no less than ten falls on this 8.7-mile loop (which can be reduced via two cutoff trails), and most of them are flat-out gorgeous. Unfortunately, while the hike is not very strenuous (most folks will handle the rolling elevation, with about 1,300 feet of total accumulation, in three to five hours), dogs are not allowed on the Canyon Trail portion of the hike -- which is where the waterfalls are found. Unless it's a foul-weather day in the middle of a week in winter, count on seeing plenty of other visitors on the trail.
A quick Google search ("Trail of Ten Falls Loop") will give you all the details you need to find the trail head.
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Parc d'État des chutes Silver
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastSilver Falls State Park includes the Trail of Ten Falls Loop, an amazing trail.
Silver Falls State Park is the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system, being both Oregon's largest State Park (9,000 acres) and boasting one of America's most impressive waterfall day-hikes. There are no less than ten falls on this 8.7-mile loop (which can be reduced via two cutoff trails), and most of them are flat-out gorgeous. Unfortunately, while the hike is not very strenuous (most folks will handle the rolling elevation, with about 1,300 feet of total accumulation, in three to five hours), dogs are not allowed on the Canyon Trail portion of the hike -- which is where the waterfalls are found. Unless it's a foul-weather day in the middle of a week in winter, count on seeing plenty of other visitors on the trail.
A quick Google search ("Trail of Ten Falls Loop") will give you all the details you need to find the trail head.
Dog Mountain is a popular hike due to its easy access in the Gorge, beautiful views, and relatively short distance. Don't let the distance and low elevation fool you, however, the trails are very steep and will require some fitness and perseverance. This loop is known for prime wildflower viewing in May and June, but hikes in the summer and fall are rewarding as well. For a moderate hike, you can walk 1.5 miles up to the lower viewpoint. For the more difficult hike detailed here, go all the way to the summit and loop back down. It is even possible to continue to Augspurger Mountain from this area.
This hike is extremely popular and the parking area fills early. To avoid frustration, try to arrive before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. between March and October.
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Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain is a popular hike due to its easy access in the Gorge, beautiful views, and relatively short distance. Don't let the distance and low elevation fool you, however, the trails are very steep and will require some fitness and perseverance. This loop is known for prime wildflower viewing in May and June, but hikes in the summer and fall are rewarding as well. For a moderate hike, you can walk 1.5 miles up to the lower viewpoint. For the more difficult hike detailed here, go all the way to the summit and loop back down. It is even possible to continue to Augspurger Mountain from this area.
This hike is extremely popular and the parking area fills early. To avoid frustration, try to arrive before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. between March and October.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in Portland in an elegant setting
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Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett StSome of the best cocktails in Portland in an elegant setting
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayRetro Tiki Bar serving great drinks in a fun atmosphere.
Chuck Palahniuk is there all the time with his little English Bulldog. He may talk with you for the price of a beer or a dog treat. If he's not there have a beer and then move on...
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Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th AveChuck Palahniuk is there all the time with his little English Bulldog. He may talk with you for the price of a beer or a dog treat. If he's not there have a beer and then move on...
Entertainment & Activities
Play your favorite retro arcade games while enjoying drinks at this Portland institution.
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AvePlay your favorite retro arcade games while enjoying drinks at this Portland institution.
This is an odd one, and not for everyone, but Sunday nights' Stripperoake at Devil's Point (a strip club) is a Portland institution. Around 9.30 pm the patrons share the stage with some of Portland's finest dancers to sing their favorite songs Karaoke style. The dancing is topless, and the crowd is usually an equal mix of men and women. Please check out the Yelp reviews to see if this local speciality is up your alley.
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Devils Point
5305 SE Foster RdThis is an odd one, and not for everyone, but Sunday nights' Stripperoake at Devil's Point (a strip club) is a Portland institution. Around 9.30 pm the patrons share the stage with some of Portland's finest dancers to sing their favorite songs Karaoke style. The dancing is topless, and the crowd is usually an equal mix of men and women. Please check out the Yelp reviews to see if this local speciality is up your alley.
It's an old elementary school turned restaurant, pub, music venue, movie theater ($4 movies) and soaking pool (sit and soak for $5). Quirky and very Portland.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveIt's an old elementary school turned restaurant, pub, music venue, movie theater ($4 movies) and soaking pool (sit and soak for $5). Quirky and very Portland.
Glow in the dark 18 hole mini golf. $11.50 admission ($2 for non-players), and course will take around 45 minutes to complete. Open until around 9.30 pm on weekdays and 11.30 pm weekend (later if crowded).
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Glowing Greens
509 SW Taylor StGlow in the dark 18 hole mini golf. $11.50 admission ($2 for non-players), and course will take around 45 minutes to complete. Open until around 9.30 pm on weekdays and 11.30 pm weekend (later if crowded).
Getting Around
Take a Lyft or Uber to the Max -- 2.1 miles ($8 to 10 ride).
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Washington Park MAX Station
Take a Lyft or Uber to the Max -- 2.1 miles ($8 to 10 ride).
Take a Lyft or Uber to the Max -- 2.8 miles ($8 to 10 ride).
PSU Urban Center/SW 6th & Montgomery MAX Stn station
Take a Lyft or Uber to the Max -- 2.8 miles ($8 to 10 ride).
Food Scene
The kitchen is tightly focused on a few items that they can do very well; simple preparations and combinations, heightened with an unusual ingredient here and there. Almost everything is cooked in the wood fired oven. A charcuterie board is always on the menu, paired with a dense bread, terrific house-pickled cucumbers, mushrooms and celery. The craft cocktails are top notch. Try the cookie and milk for dessert. Expect to spend around $35 per person exclusive of drinks and tip.
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Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe kitchen is tightly focused on a few items that they can do very well; simple preparations and combinations, heightened with an unusual ingredient here and there. Almost everything is cooked in the wood fired oven. A charcuterie board is always on the menu, paired with a dense bread, terrific house-pickled cucumbers, mushrooms and celery. The craft cocktails are top notch. Try the cookie and milk for dessert. Expect to spend around $35 per person exclusive of drinks and tip.
The food isn't the main attraction, but people come for the experience of cooking your own "slappy cakes" at your table. A fun experience for kids of all ages, and a fun offbeat date night.
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Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StThe food isn't the main attraction, but people come for the experience of cooking your own "slappy cakes" at your table. A fun experience for kids of all ages, and a fun offbeat date night.
It's unadvertised. It's unmarked. It's cash only (and no ATM). The service is spotty, and the menu limited to beverages and dessert. And they periodically give themselves a 20% "service fee" in lieu of tips. It opens around 7 p.m. and stays open to around midnight.... it remains an icon of "Old Portland" and worth a stop.
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Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveIt's unadvertised. It's unmarked. It's cash only (and no ATM). The service is spotty, and the menu limited to beverages and dessert. And they periodically give themselves a 20% "service fee" in lieu of tips. It opens around 7 p.m. and stays open to around midnight.... it remains an icon of "Old Portland" and worth a stop.
World famous Thai street food joint. There are often long lines, but they recently changed their hours to be open from lunch to late. So come off hours. At 4 pm there is usually no wait, even on weekends.
If you do encounter a wait, you can go across the street to Whiskey Soda Lounge, a whiskey connoisseur's dream that features Pok Pok appetizers. Or grab a latte at Dapper & Wise on the corner of Division and SE 32nd.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StWorld famous Thai street food joint. There are often long lines, but they recently changed their hours to be open from lunch to late. So come off hours. At 4 pm there is usually no wait, even on weekends.
If you do encounter a wait, you can go across the street to Whiskey Soda Lounge, a whiskey connoisseur's dream that features Pok Pok appetizers. Or grab a latte at Dapper & Wise on the corner of Division and SE 32nd.
If you want a quick sandwich, Ross Island is a neighborhood favorite. It's a 10 minute drive and also sells milk, eggs and other basics to take home.
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Ross Island Grocery & Cafe
3502 S Corbett AveIf you want a quick sandwich, Ross Island is a neighborhood favorite. It's a 10 minute drive and also sells milk, eggs and other basics to take home.
It's less than five minutes away, and the food is good. If you don't want to go far from the house, a great option.
Oishi Thai
907 Southwest Gibbs StreetIt's less than five minutes away, and the food is good. If you don't want to go far from the house, a great option.
It's one of the closest places to eat, and the food is quite good. Gastropub grub, salads, sandwiches, etc.
Feathered Nesst Public House
3460 Southwest US Veterans Hospital RoadIt's one of the closest places to eat, and the food is quite good. Gastropub grub, salads, sandwiches, etc.
If you want a good brunch without a wait, Imperial takes reservations for brunch, which is very rare in this town.
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Imperial
410 SW BroadwayIf you want a good brunch without a wait, Imperial takes reservations for brunch, which is very rare in this town.
Farm Spirit is an amazing place. All guests arrive together and sit at an extended counter for a 9 to 12 course prix-fixed menu. The cuisine is molecular gastronomy influenced, seasonal and local. Oh, btw, it's also vegitarian, but you'll hardly notice, given the complex and distinct flavors. Reservations are required, and you pay for your meal when you make your reservation. Total cost, including tip, is $72 to $95 per person plus alcohol.
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Farm Spirit
1414 SE Morrison StFarm Spirit is an amazing place. All guests arrive together and sit at an extended counter for a 9 to 12 course prix-fixed menu. The cuisine is molecular gastronomy influenced, seasonal and local. Oh, btw, it's also vegitarian, but you'll hardly notice, given the complex and distinct flavors. Reservations are required, and you pay for your meal when you make your reservation. Total cost, including tip, is $72 to $95 per person plus alcohol.
At around $30 per entre, Q is new and relatively expensive for Portland. But the food is outstanding, and the dining experience is very good. Reservations are recommended.
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Q Restaurant & Bar
828 SW 2nd AveAt around $30 per entre, Q is new and relatively expensive for Portland. But the food is outstanding, and the dining experience is very good. Reservations are recommended.
Of all the cities in the world, one of Tokyo's most acclaimed ramen restaurants chose Portland for its first location outside Japan. Afuri's is the ramen to try right now, but the rest of the menu is also making waves, including sushi prepared by Yoji Harada, formerly of Michael Mina’s Pabu.
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveOf all the cities in the world, one of Tokyo's most acclaimed ramen restaurants chose Portland for its first location outside Japan. Afuri's is the ramen to try right now, but the rest of the menu is also making waves, including sushi prepared by Yoji Harada, formerly of Michael Mina’s Pabu.
A breakfast food card, a perfect place to pick up a breakfast sandwhich served 8 am to 10:30 a.m. Call ahead and they will have your order ready when you arrive. 971-300-3118. Breakfast sandwhiches are around $5. See their website for a menu.
Kingsland Kitchen
301 SW Pine StA breakfast food card, a perfect place to pick up a breakfast sandwhich served 8 am to 10:30 a.m. Call ahead and they will have your order ready when you arrive. 971-300-3118. Breakfast sandwhiches are around $5. See their website for a menu.
Shopping
Visit either location of "The Meadow", to find all your artesian salt needs! (Welcome to Portland Oregon!). The store also includes an extensive chocolate and bitters section for those whose salt cravings have been satisfied.
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The Meadow
805 NW 23rd AveVisit either location of "The Meadow", to find all your artesian salt needs! (Welcome to Portland Oregon!). The store also includes an extensive chocolate and bitters section for those whose salt cravings have been satisfied.
Salt & Straw is famous for its quirky and delicious ice cream, and its around the block wait. But there is a locals-only secret to beat the line. Just go to the front of the line and buy a quart of ice cream along with your cones or cups. This allows you to entirely bypass the line. Shhhhh....
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSalt & Straw is famous for its quirky and delicious ice cream, and its around the block wait. But there is a locals-only secret to beat the line. Just go to the front of the line and buy a quart of ice cream along with your cones or cups. This allows you to entirely bypass the line. Shhhhh....
A book lover's paradise & the largest used and new bookstore in the world! Open 365 days a year. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Be sure to go to the top floor and visit the rare book area. Free parking is often available at their on site garage with validation from Powell.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA book lover's paradise & the largest used and new bookstore in the world! Open 365 days a year. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books. Be sure to go to the top floor and visit the rare book area. Free parking is often available at their on site garage with validation from Powell.
Want to rent a movie? Any movie? Check out the 50,000 titles available in this quirky store. Just stick your nose in to see something right out of Portlandia... Check out the prop key to the garden featured in "The Secret Garden". Ask yourself, who actually has a VHS player anymore... It's just an odd and very Portland place.
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Movie Madness Video and More
4320 SE Belmont StWant to rent a movie? Any movie? Check out the 50,000 titles available in this quirky store. Just stick your nose in to see something right out of Portlandia... Check out the prop key to the garden featured in "The Secret Garden". Ask yourself, who actually has a VHS player anymore... It's just an odd and very Portland place.
A quirky but kinda awesome place to buy souvenirs (that aren't touristy at all), small pieces of art, tarot cards, day of the dead stuff, trinkets, oddities, etc.
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Gold Door Jewelry & Arts
1434 SE 37th AveA quirky but kinda awesome place to buy souvenirs (that aren't touristy at all), small pieces of art, tarot cards, day of the dead stuff, trinkets, oddities, etc.
Sightseeing
Call before you go (503) 233-7807)... this small space hosts an amazing collection of toys. And it's free to get in. But hours are almost random, and if you happen to just show up knock a few times. Someone is probably in there and will let you in eventually....
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Kidd's Toy Museum
1301 SE Grand AveCall before you go (503) 233-7807)... this small space hosts an amazing collection of toys. And it's free to get in. But hours are almost random, and if you happen to just show up knock a few times. Someone is probably in there and will let you in eventually....
A locals favorite, the 4T trail is unique and is walking distance from the house. 4T (trail, tram, trolley and train) will take you on a tour of the city, including a moderate hike (4.5 miles, significant elevation).
See details here: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/walk_there_portland_4T_trail.pdf
Note, the aerial tram is free going down, so going counter clockwise is the least expensive way to do this fun experience.
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Oregon City
A locals favorite, the 4T trail is unique and is walking distance from the house. 4T (trail, tram, trolley and train) will take you on a tour of the city, including a moderate hike (4.5 miles, significant elevation).
See details here: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/walk_there_portland_4T_trail.pdf
Note, the aerial tram is free going down, so going counter clockwise is the least expensive way to do this fun experience.
Are you a Portlandia fan, here are some places featured in the show:
The Feminist Book Store is called "In Other Words"... It exists, and it's pretty much like you see on the show...
Land Gallery is where the “Put a Bird on It” was filmed, and props from the show are still on display.
White Stag Sign can be seen by driving over the Burnside Bridge from east to west.
Paxton Gate is the taxidermy shop featured in several episodes.
Visit Olympia Provisions, which was featured several times in the show, including during the "Dream of the 1890's" episode (remember the "Meat" sign!).
Voodoo Donuts is often featured, and a frequent tourist destination.
The tiny house is easily found with a Google search (hint: the owners are Lina and John).
And you can search Youtube for "Kumail Tours Portlandia" for visits to the feminist book store, vegan strip club, the feminist bookstore and more.
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1120 SW 5th Ave
1120 Southwest 5th AvenueAre you a Portlandia fan, here are some places featured in the show:
The Feminist Book Store is called "In Other Words"... It exists, and it's pretty much like you see on the show...
Land Gallery is where the “Put a Bird on It” was filmed, and props from the show are still on display.
White Stag Sign can be seen by driving over the Burnside Bridge from east to west.
Paxton Gate is the taxidermy shop featured in several episodes.
Visit Olympia Provisions, which was featured several times in the show, including during the "Dream of the 1890's" episode (remember the "Meat" sign!).
Voodoo Donuts is often featured, and a frequent tourist destination.
The tiny house is easily found with a Google search (hint: the owners are Lina and John).
And you can search Youtube for "Kumail Tours Portlandia" for visits to the feminist book store, vegan strip club, the feminist bookstore and more.