Guidebook for Portland
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Awesome teachers and super affordable. Our favorite class is 10am on Sunday with Alison Alstrom. Just north of the Alberta Art District, about 15-20 minutes from our house.
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The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StAwesome teachers and super affordable. Our favorite class is 10am on Sunday with Alison Alstrom. Just north of the Alberta Art District, about 15-20 minutes from our house.
Sun Gate
Wonderful yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and more.
NE 82nd Ave station
This is one of the closest MAX lines available.
This is the closest big city park. It's quite lovely! There's a running track and a big dog park. Lots of open greenspace, as well as old growth trees. In the summer there's often music concerts.
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Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkThis is the closest big city park. It's quite lovely! There's a running track and a big dog park. Lots of open greenspace, as well as old growth trees. In the summer there's often music concerts.
Great little dog park and quasi-running track. Just a couple blocks away.
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Sacajawea Park
Great little dog park and quasi-running track. Just a couple blocks away.
Just stay on the closer side of 82nd for the southbound 72 bus stop. From here head south to the MAX station. In the other direction the 72 goes to the lovely Alberta neighborhood.
NE 82nd & Webster station
Just stay on the closer side of 82nd for the southbound 72 bus stop. From here head south to the MAX station. In the other direction the 72 goes to the lovely Alberta neighborhood.
Best, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
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Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan StBest, closest major hospital for any emergencies. 15 minutes away
Portland Urgent Care
4160 NE Sandy BlvdNearest Urgent Care to our house. 2 minutes away.
Essentials
This is our Go-To, staple grocery store. It's like Whole Foods, but local and more affordable. Outstanding selection and a great in-store deli.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThis is our Go-To, staple grocery store. It's like Whole Foods, but local and more affordable. Outstanding selection and a great in-store deli.
This is closest, "whoops, forgot the eggs", kind of grocery store that's a quick walk or even quicker drive up the road from us.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdThis is closest, "whoops, forgot the eggs", kind of grocery store that's a quick walk or even quicker drive up the road from us.
Closest Whole Foods in Hollywood District 10 minutes away. Great hot bar and Kombucha/Coffee bar. Kombucha Happy Hour 2-4pm!
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StClosest Whole Foods in Hollywood District 10 minutes away. Great hot bar and Kombucha/Coffee bar. Kombucha Happy Hour 2-4pm!
This grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
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Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StThis grocery cooperative with a farmer's-market vibe features organic produce & many bulk items. Kombucha on tap! 10 minutes away.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StClosest TJ's. 10 minutes away
Food Scene
Extraordinary collections of teas, kombucha, and more right in the heart of the thriving Alberta Arts District about 15 minutes from our house.
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Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StExtraordinary collections of teas, kombucha, and more right in the heart of the thriving Alberta Arts District about 15 minutes from our house.
Great Indian food, with a fantastic buffet.
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Namaste Indian Cuisine - Sandy Blvd
8303 NE Sandy BlvdGreat Indian food, with a fantastic buffet.
Casual cafe offering vegan & vegetarian comfort food & some sustainable meats, plus a kids' menu.
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Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta StreetCasual cafe offering vegan & vegetarian comfort food & some sustainable meats, plus a kids' menu.
Some of the best thai in town. We are fans of the spring rolls (BEST peanut sauce EVER! seriously!) and any of the curries.
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Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StSome of the best thai in town. We are fans of the spring rolls (BEST peanut sauce EVER! seriously!) and any of the curries.
Traditional Mexican dishes are carefully presented at this casual, family-owned establishment.
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La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StTraditional Mexican dishes are carefully presented at this casual, family-owned establishment.
Small, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSmall, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
Meatless New American restaurant serving 4-course set menus in a rustic-chic setting.
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Natural Selection
3033 Northeast Alberta StreetMeatless New American restaurant serving 4-course set menus in a rustic-chic setting.
Middle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
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DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StMiddle Eastern eats with gluten-free options in a cozy wood-beamed house featuring photos & a patio. 10 minutes away.
Light-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
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Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StLight-filled space for American breakfast & brunch fare including Dutch baby pancakes & Scotch eggs. 10 minutes away.
Bohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
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Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StBohemian bar with local art on the walls serving sushi & an acclaimed selection of sakes. 10 minutes away.
Bar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
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The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta StBar with a big patio & sidewalk seating is known for its house-infused spirits & varied Greek menu. 10 minutes away.
Laid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
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Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StLaid-back neighborhood cafe known for its sweet & savory pies, late hours & full bar. 10 minutes away.
One of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
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Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StOne of our FAVORITE in town!!
Snug dessert shop/bakery with vegan & gluten-free ice cream, pastries, soups, wraps & smoothies. 10 minutes away.
Small, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSmall, hip ice cream parlor featuring unique, housemade flavors like blue cheese & olive oil. 10 minutes away.
Small outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveSmall outpost drawing crowds for tacos & other Mexican basics made with a nod to sustainability. 15 minutes away.
Music, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
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Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveMusic, trivia & other all-ages events featured at pizzeria with lounge & vegan & gluten-free pies. BEST GF pizza in town!!! 15 minutes away.
Hearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes.
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Cup & Saucer Cafe
3566 SE Hawthorne BlvdHearty omelets & other diner-style American fare along with lighter options including vegan dishes.
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StBest Cuban food in town. 15 minutes away.
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
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Dick's Kitchen SE
Fantastic restaurant for all diets. Amazing specials! 15 minutes away.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's an old elementary school turned into a multi-faceted bar/restaurant/movie theater/outdoor soaking pool extravaganza!! Only $5 to soak in an outdoor hot tub in the middle of the winter!
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveIt's an old elementary school turned into a multi-faceted bar/restaurant/movie theater/outdoor soaking pool extravaganza!! Only $5 to soak in an outdoor hot tub in the middle of the winter!
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StGreat Music venue
Remodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
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Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StRemodeled gas station known for its American fare, weekend Bloody Mary bar & heated rooftop patio. 10 minutes away.
Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave Intimate music venue with food & bar. 15 minutes away.
Sightseeing
A great overlook of both downtown Portland and the Eastern Valley leading up to Mt. Hood, which you can see on a clear day from the top. It's also our beautiful outdoor reservoir.
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Mount Tabor
A great overlook of both downtown Portland and the Eastern Valley leading up to Mt. Hood, which you can see on a clear day from the top. It's also our beautiful outdoor reservoir.
A great almost 360 degree overlook of Vancouver, WA, and all of Portland—only 5 minutes from our house!
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Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdA great almost 360 degree overlook of Vancouver, WA, and all of Portland—only 5 minutes from our house!
Nestled on the side of the Rocky Butte mountainside, the Grotto is a peaceful, outdoor Catholic monastery & nature sanctuary open to the public. There's exquisite views and gardens on upper level.
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Luola
8840 NE Skidmore StNestled on the side of the Rocky Butte mountainside, the Grotto is a peaceful, outdoor Catholic monastery & nature sanctuary open to the public. There's exquisite views and gardens on upper level.
One of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOne of the largest, most beautiful old parks on the Eastside. 15 minutes away.
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
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Metsäpuisto
Largest urban park in America - home of bobcat, coyote, owl and expansive forest life. Go for a quick visit or for a full day hike! 25 minutes away.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StStunning beauty. 20 minutes away.
Stunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
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Portlandin japanilainen puutarha
611 SW Kingston AveStunning beauty and authentic Japanese tea shop. 20 minutes away.
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdBeautiful park. 15 minutes away.
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
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Multnomah Falls station
Visit this and any of the stunning 200ft waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Just 20 min from our house.
One of the closest great parts of the Sandy River to swim in on a hot day.
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Oxbowin aluepuisto
3010 SE Oxbow PkwyOne of the closest great parts of the Sandy River to swim in on a hot day.
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveWonderful park, 5 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Classic movie theater in Portland, for an old school movie going experience.
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdClassic movie theater in Portland, for an old school movie going experience.
Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX
1510 NE Multnomah StThe fancy modern movie theater in Portland.
Home of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayHome of the Oregon Symphony and other great music year round. 20 minutes away.
Portland's best museum of contemporary art. 20 minutes away.
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Portlandin taidemuseo
1219 SW Park AvePortland's best museum of contemporary art. 20 minutes away.
One of the largest bookstores in America! 20 minutes away.
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Powellin kirjakaupunki
1005 W Burnside StOne of the largest bookstores in America! 20 minutes away.
Wonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveWonderful theater productions! We know some of the writers and actors.
Entertainment & Activities
Wellington is another super close park, great for a run. It's also a great park for kids having a playscape and swings, etc.
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Wellington Park
6635 Northeast Mason StreetWellington is another super close park, great for a run. It's also a great park for kids having a playscape and swings, etc.
Grant Park
Fantastic Park for kids, 10 minutes away.