Things To Do
International Rose Test Garden
Free to visit! The garden is part of Washington Park, which is where the zoo and Japanese Garden are.
St. Johns Bridge
The most beautiful bridge in Portland, which leads to a secluded neighborhood that feels like another town. If you go here, be sure to check out Wildwood Springs, an art installation turned mini golf & cafe.
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
Aaron's favorite restaurant!
Norah Belmont
Kaitlyn's favorite restaurant! Pad Thai nachos... enough said
Hey Love
Our first favorite bar! Award winning tropical-themed bar with great food.
Raven's Manor
Horror themed bar/restaurant with good food and amazing cocktails that are often glowing or smoking. Such a fun, immersive experience!
AKADI PDX
Our first favorite restaurant! Featured on Top Chef and on lists from NYT and USA Today, this West African restaurant has been a fave for all our guests... Pro Tip: Come for amazing food but not amazing service (They are nice but slow). Reservation suggested!
Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod
Any food pod is a must, but Hawthorne Asylum is a great one to start with!
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
An upscale airport themed rooftop bar downtown serving Asian fusion.
Mox Boarding House
A restaurant inside a board game store that lets you rent the games for free to play while you eat!
Gravy
The breakfast we had after we got engaged!
McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub
Stepping into the theater feels like stepping into another world. Often premiering only one movie at a time, they have a themed cocktail menu catered to the movie. You can also order food from the bar downstairs to eat during!
Northwest 23rd Avenue
A shopping district nestled into Kaitlyn's favorite part of town, featuring Smith Teamaker and a really fun oddities shop called Paxton Gate. A Portland must!
Hawthorne
Another popular shopping district with a variety of thrift stores, gift shops, and restaurants
GiftyKitty
Mississippi Ave is worth exploring itself, but if you're a cat lover, GiftyKitty is a must! Don't forget to grab some ice cream at Kate's while you're on the block.
Jam On Hawthorne
One of the most popular brunch spots in Portland, and a favorite of Kaitlyn & Aaron's!
Bake on the Run - Authentic Guyanese Masterful Cuisines
Aaron's favorite food truck, and a favorite for Kaitlyn too! Featured on Top Chef, this top Portland food cart will introduce you to the world of Guyanese cuisine.
Smith Teamaker
Try a tea flight!
Ovation Coffee & Tea
