Powell’s Bookstore: Still one of the largest used and new bookstores in the United States. You can spend hours going floor to floor.

Portland City Parks: All are in the same pocket of the city and easy to walk/hike between.

- The Portland Rose Garden: Free to the public. The most roses you will see in one garden probably ever.

- The Japanese Garden & Teahouse: Tickets required. https://japanesegarden.org/

- The Hoyt Arboretum & Forrest Park: Free to the public and miles of trails to trek through the west hills.

- The Zoo: There is a baby Elephant Tula that was just born! Go say Hi! https://www.oregonzoo.org/news/tula-tu-ready-you-baby-elephant-set-meet-public

- Pittock Mansion: It’s haunted and has one of the best views of the city you can see! Tours available: https://pittockmansion.org/

See a Portland Timbers game: Some of the best soccer you can see in the country. The Army (Fans) get rowdy!

Shop Tax-free!!! No sales tax here, so stock up!

Our favorites neighborhoods to shop are:

- The pearl brewery blocks

- Northwest 23rd Street: Iconic shopping street with little shops and restaurants.

- Hawthorne Street: lots of vintage clothes and furniture

- Pioneer Square Nordstrom’s and Luxury Mall

Book a Spa day: We recommended Knot Springs or Cascada.

See a Movie at the Baghdad Theater: Full food and drink menu to order from while you watch a new movie. Our favorite date night!

COFFEE

- Coava

- Proud Mary

- Heart

- Never

BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH/ LUNCH

- Proud Mary

- Cricket Cafe

- Gravy

- Sweedeedee

- Broder Nord

- Dockside

- Snappy’s Sandwiches

DINNER

- Allora (Italian)

- Ringside (Steakhouse)

- Murata (Japanese)

* Advanced reservation recommended.

- Eem (Thai BBQ)

- Bluto’s (Mediterranean)

- Jake’s Famous Crawfish (Seafood)

- Shalom Ya’ll (Israeli)

- Lechon (Peruvian/ Tapas)

- Fire on the Mountain (Buffalo wings)

- Kann (Haitian)

* Advanced reservation only. Book now!

- Hawthorn Asylum Food Trucks (Too many options to name)

- Dough Zone Dumpling House (Dim Sum)

- Por Qué No? (Tacos)

- Screen Door (Chicken & Waffles)

- Lovely’s Fifty Fifty (Pizza)

* Pizza so good it has its own Netflix episode. Go early and expect a wait.

- Interurban (American)

* Next door to Lovely’s Fifty Fifty if you can get in there.

- Afuri (Ramen)

- Life of Pie (Another good pizza spot)

SWEETS

- Salt & Straw

- Loretta Jeans Bakery

- Kate’s Ice Cream (Non-dairy)

- Fifty Licks

BREWERIES/ BARS

- Clyde’s Prime Rib (American)

* Sit in the bar, access to full menu, enjoy the live music.

- McMenamin’s Kennedy School

* Renovated School with many different bar rooms, dinner menus and even a soaking pool if you want to make a longer night of it.

- 10 Barrel (Rooftop)

- Revolution Hall (Rooftop)

- Multnomah Whiskey Library

*Reservation needed.

- Prost! (German Beer Bar)

- Uncanny (In an old spooky house)

- Scotch Lodge

* Reservation recommended

Portland is well known for it’s lover’s of the outdoors because so many great things are very close by if you have access to a car or are thinking about a reason to rent one! Here are a few of our favorites spots to adventure outside of the city:

The Columbia River Gorge: 45-60 minutes east is one of the best places to hike, eat and find magical views.

- Multnomah Falls: tickets required during peak season.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/? recid=30026

- Crown Point Vista House: Beautiful views of the gorge that you can drive up to, no hiking required. https://vistahouse.com/

- Hood River, OR: Great town to check out a handful of Oregon breweries, The Fruit Loop (Google it), great food and views of Kite surfers riding the winds and river waves. A wonderful place to stop for lunch after a morning hike.

Mount Hood: Another iconic Oregon gem that is an easy 60 minute east drive outside of Portland. You can add it to your loop with The Gorge and Hood River or make it a stand alone stop. Along with the Mountain View’s are numerous hikes, mountain lakes and camping spots if you are feeling extra adventurous. Please check forecasts, snow pack and exercise outdoor awareness. Rivers and lakes are fed by glaciers and run very cold even in June.

- Timberline Lodge: Famous for being used in as part of the hotel in the movie The Shining.

- Timothy Lake: Great campsites and lots of little day spots to have lunch at or rent a Kayak to adventure the lake.

The Oregon Coast: About 60 minutes west of Portland you will hit the Pacific Ocean and so of the best seafood of your life. We love a day beach trip or a cozy cabin weekend. Here’s a list of a few faves we highly encourage exploring.

- Pacific City/ Surf at Cape Kiwanda

- Neskowin Beach

- Cannon Beach

- Tillamook Cheese Factory

- Astoria- where the Goonies and Kindergarten Cop were filmed!

Wine Tour in Willamette Valley: Oregon is known for its wonderful wines. We recommend doing 2-3 wineries if you choose to plan a day. Our faves are: Argyle, Domaine Serene, and Archery Summit.