Guidebook for Portland

Chad N Amber
Chad N Amber
Guidebook for Portland

Shopping

This is a large 4 story bookstore and a classic Portland landmark. They have a coffee shop in the back, a great kids section, and a really fun to see rare books room on the top floor. Right in the heart of downtown, they have a parking garage or are accessible via public transit and a walk.
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Powellin kirjakaupunki
1005 W Burnside St
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This is a large 4 story bookstore and a classic Portland landmark. They have a coffee shop in the back, a great kids section, and a really fun to see rare books room on the top floor. Right in the heart of downtown, they have a parking garage or are accessible via public transit and a walk.
LARGE Board Game shop with Bar in back.
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Guardian Games
345 SE Taylor St
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LARGE Board Game shop with Bar in back.

Sightseeing

NOT in WINTER. This is the Rose test garden. There are rows and rows of beautiful roses. The view of the city is incredible. A great stop on the way to the zoo or children's museum. Free entrance.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
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NOT in WINTER. This is the Rose test garden. There are rows and rows of beautiful roses. The view of the city is incredible. A great stop on the way to the zoo or children's museum. Free entrance.
Iconic falls less than a 40 min drive up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. You can keep going past the falls to Hood River, Oregon. Hood River has a quaint main street with multiple small local business and breweries. Down near event site there is a playground on the river, or you can watch the kiteboarders and wind surfers. If you don't have a car, you can still see the Columbia Gorge on the Columbia Gorge Express. https://columbiagorgeexpress.com/ All day ticket to get on and off at multiple locations in the Gorge is $12. For just Multnomah Falls, it is $5 for roundtrip.
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Multnomah Falls station
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Iconic falls less than a 40 min drive up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. You can keep going past the falls to Hood River, Oregon. Hood River has a quaint main street with multiple small local business and breweries. Down near event site there is a playground on the river, or you can watch the kiteboarders and wind surfers. If you don't have a car, you can still see the Columbia Gorge on the Columbia Gorge Express. https://columbiagorgeexpress.com/ All day ticket to get on and off at multiple locations in the Gorge is $12. For just Multnomah Falls, it is $5 for roundtrip.
The Portland aerial tram takes you from the Portland waterfront to the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) campus. The view from the tram and the upper platform allows 360 views of the entire Portland city and beyond. There is a coffee shop at the top of the tram with additional seating and an outdoor viewing area.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond Ave
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The Portland aerial tram takes you from the Portland waterfront to the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) campus. The view from the tram and the upper platform allows 360 views of the entire Portland city and beyond. There is a coffee shop at the top of the tram with additional seating and an outdoor viewing area.
Biggest movie screen in Oregon, Great prices. Exhibits. Planetarium. TiILIKUM Crossing BRIDGE has no cars great for bikes & pedestrians. Submarine tours.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
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Biggest movie screen in Oregon, Great prices. Exhibits. Planetarium. TiILIKUM Crossing BRIDGE has no cars great for bikes & pedestrians. Submarine tours.

Food Scene

This is a small sample of the eclectic food offerings in our neighborhood. Feel free to ask for more - these are some of our favorite places.
Petite has a tasty brunch with options ranging from homemade french pastries to scrumptious eggs benedict. In the evening, they have a variety of small plates great for group sharing with wine. The wait can be long on the weekend, so it is best to get their early for sit down breakfast or take their pastries and coffee on the go.
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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Petite has a tasty brunch with options ranging from homemade french pastries to scrumptious eggs benedict. In the evening, they have a variety of small plates great for group sharing with wine. The wait can be long on the weekend, so it is best to get their early for sit down breakfast or take their pastries and coffee on the go.
NOW BREW DR For a change from coffee, this tea & Kombucha shop has an inviting atmosphere and outside seating for summer. They make hot and cold teas to order. They also have premium teas to purchase by the ounce. A great place to spend a lazy morning or afternoon. Their tables are big enough for playing games while enjoying the variety of tea.
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Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta St
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NOW BREW DR For a change from coffee, this tea & Kombucha shop has an inviting atmosphere and outside seating for summer. They make hot and cold teas to order. They also have premium teas to purchase by the ounce. A great place to spend a lazy morning or afternoon. Their tables are big enough for playing games while enjoying the variety of tea.
Great if you love fried food and wings with great local beer. It gets busy, so make sure you get there earlier than you are planning to eat.
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Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th Ave
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Great if you love fried food and wings with great local beer. It gets busy, so make sure you get there earlier than you are planning to eat.
This is Amber's favorite Thai restaurant in the city. Great fresh ingredients, humanely raised meat without hormones, and wonderful flavors. Our favorite dish is Khao Soi Gai. We get it almost every time we go.
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Thai Seasons
5824 NE Sandy Blvd
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This is Amber's favorite Thai restaurant in the city. Great fresh ingredients, humanely raised meat without hormones, and wonderful flavors. Our favorite dish is Khao Soi Gai. We get it almost every time we go.
When it is raining out, we LOVE pho. This unassuming restaurant has great pho, good service, and will bring you a small bowl and scissors to share with young kids. We go here frequently in the winter. Definitely worth checking out.
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Pho Corner
6120 NE Sandy Blvd
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When it is raining out, we LOVE pho. This unassuming restaurant has great pho, good service, and will bring you a small bowl and scissors to share with young kids. We go here frequently in the winter. Definitely worth checking out.
Great for special dietary requirements. This small cafe serves vegan, vegetarian, gluten free food.
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Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta Street
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Great for special dietary requirements. This small cafe serves vegan, vegetarian, gluten free food.
Locally owned FOOD CART. Amazing food with homemade tortillas. This is worth the visit!
Loncheria Los Mayas
4212 NE Prescott St
Locally owned FOOD CART. Amazing food with homemade tortillas. This is worth the visit!
Southern style food and biscuits. Go early and be prepared to wait in line. Favorite with locals and visitors.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St
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Southern style food and biscuits. Go early and be prepared to wait in line. Favorite with locals and visitors.
42nd AVE ALSO HAS PIZZA, TACOS , SOUL FOOD, FISH.
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Miss Zumstein Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cakes & Desserts
5027 NE 42nd Ave
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42nd AVE ALSO HAS PIZZA, TACOS , SOUL FOOD, FISH.

Drinks & Nightlife

Kennedy school is a great McMenamin's location. Theyl boast Restaurants, Bars, cigar room, Soaking Pool & a MOVIE THEATRE. Chad's favorite is their seasonal ciders. They have various events with LIVE MUSIC. They have a great happy hour from 3-6 PM for budget friendly eats.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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Kennedy school is a great McMenamin's location. Theyl boast Restaurants, Bars, cigar room, Soaking Pool & a MOVIE THEATRE. Chad's favorite is their seasonal ciders. They have various events with LIVE MUSIC. They have a great happy hour from 3-6 PM for budget friendly eats.
Good drinks & Food excellent board game library. Fri & Sat night super busy. 5$ cover for table, if not gaming free.
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Game Knight Lounge
3037 N Williams Ave
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Good drinks & Food excellent board game library. Fri & Sat night super busy. 5$ cover for table, if not gaming free.
walkable Pub ,5 mile. Sherbert beer yum. classics & dark beers too. Full Bar.
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Oakshire Beer Hall
5013 NE 42nd Ave
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walkable Pub ,5 mile. Sherbert beer yum. classics & dark beers too. Full Bar.
local bar. kid space, Laotian food & fried bar food. .4 mile away
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Cully Central
4579 NE Cully Blvd
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local bar. kid space, Laotian food & fried bar food. .4 mile away

Getting Around

On 42nd avenue the bus heads South to the train station. About 10 minutes to Hollywood Transit Center Max station. From the transit center you can get on a bus or train anywhere in the city. Trimet.org has a trip planner. Ask us for any questions on getting around by bus!
U.S. Bank ATM - 42nd & Alberta
4920 NE 42nd Ave
On 42nd avenue the bus heads South to the train station. About 10 minutes to Hollywood Transit Center Max station. From the transit center you can get on a bus or train anywhere in the city. Trimet.org has a trip planner. Ask us for any questions on getting around by bus!

Parks & Nature

Forest Park is one of the largest forests located within a city. There are great hiking trails throughout the park. Located on the East side of Downtown Portland, you can finish off your hike by visiting a cafe or restaurant in the main part of the city.
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Metsäpuisto
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Forest Park is one of the largest forests located within a city. There are great hiking trails throughout the park. Located on the East side of Downtown Portland, you can finish off your hike by visiting a cafe or restaurant in the main part of the city.
Easy bike ride or Drive. This has a great flat trail around the lake. Great mellow hike for kids and or adults who enjoy a slower pace. The lake has resident Blue Heron and owls. This is also a put in for canoeing or Kayaking on the slough.
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Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7040 NE 47th Ave
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Easy bike ride or Drive. This has a great flat trail around the lake. Great mellow hike for kids and or adults who enjoy a slower pace. The lake has resident Blue Heron and owls. This is also a put in for canoeing or Kayaking on the slough.
Closest place to check out the Columbia River. Paddle boarding boating or walk along beach to see Blue Herons and more.
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Broughton Beach Park
4141 NE Marine Dr
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Closest place to check out the Columbia River. Paddle boarding boating or walk along beach to see Blue Herons and more.
Great view of the Gorge.
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Crown Pointin valtion maisemareitti
40700 Crown Point Hwy
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Great view of the Gorge.
Nice view of Columbia River & on a Clear day U can see Mt Hood, Mt ST Helen's, Mt Rainer, MT Bachelor
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Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd
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Nice view of Columbia River & on a Clear day U can see Mt Hood, Mt ST Helen's, Mt Rainer, MT Bachelor