Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
McMenamins Broadway Pub
1504 NE BroadwayIt's consistent and lively.
Unbelievable views in the lounge, and great food with happy hour prices, and second happy hour at 9-11?
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveUnbelievable views in the lounge, and great food with happy hour prices, and second happy hour at 9-11?
"Hole in the wall" blues scene, where you often see local blues pros show up after their gigs, to jam with the band. Small but friendly.
23 locals recommend
Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
2016 Northeast Sandy Boulevard"Hole in the wall" blues scene, where you often see local blues pros show up after their gigs, to jam with the band. Small but friendly.
Sightseeing
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful garden
Fort Vancouver has been well preserved, and was here before Washington or Oregon were states. There is a lovely bike trail along the Columbia River which leads to a riverfront park which leads to Fort Vancouver on a bike trail (under the railroad crossing). Small planes still land at Fort Vancouver too!
132 locals recommend
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen BlvdFort Vancouver has been well preserved, and was here before Washington or Oregon were states. There is a lovely bike trail along the Columbia River which leads to a riverfront park which leads to Fort Vancouver on a bike trail (under the railroad crossing). Small planes still land at Fort Vancouver too!
People rave about it, gives the history of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption. At least an hour away though.
67 locals recommend
Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake HwyPeople rave about it, gives the history of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption. At least an hour away though.
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Nature in the city!
Arts & Culture
Portland's history is surprising and interesting.
86 locals recommend
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AvePortland's history is surprising and interesting.
Everything Else
"Hole in the wall" neighborhood iconic restaurant with cheap breakfasts, good beer, and often great entertainment. Outside seating available.
39 locals recommend
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard St"Hole in the wall" neighborhood iconic restaurant with cheap breakfasts, good beer, and often great entertainment. Outside seating available.
Food Scene
Open and light, outside seating. Neighborhood staple, with baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StOpen and light, outside seating. Neighborhood staple, with baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches.