Things To Do
Portland Japanese Garden
A tranquil, 12-acre oasis in Washington Park that's considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. It offers a peaceful escape from the city, blending traditional Japanese landscape design with native PNW flora and stunning views of Mt. Hood.
The Dragonfly Coffee House
Cozy little coffee house in the NW district featuring craft lattes like the Bees Knees, Honey Lavender, and the signature Dragonfly Elixir (a blend of yerba mate, matcha, and honey).
The Tao of Tea
A tranquil sanctuary that offers an extensive, affordable menu of over 70 carefully sourced, direct-trade loose-leaf teas that you can sample in their cozy cafe (or buy a bag of to take home with you).
Top Burmese Burma Joy
Our favorite Burmese restaurant ever. We recommend the tea leaf salad and pumpkin curry!
Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod
One of Portland's classic food cart pods with a post-apocalyptic, steampunk aesthetic. It offers over 20 diverse food carts serving global cuisines, covered seating with fire pits, and an on-site bar, making it a great destination for groups with mixed cravings.
The Haven
Lovely little art collective featuring a lot of talented local artists -- some of which you can see creating as you tour the space! Very trippy-hippy Portland vibes :)
Hopscotch Portland
Interactive light, sound and art exhibit and fun way to spend an afternoon! Tickets ahead of time recommended.
Mox Boarding House
Combination of a tabletop board game shop, in-house restaurant, and gaming library. As long as you buy a drink or some food, you're welcome to play any of the board games within their extensive catalog!
Teardrop Lounge
Our go-to Portland cocktail bar. They pioneered the city’s craft cocktail movement in the Pearl District and it shows. You can tell the bartenders your preferred flavor profile (e.g., smoky, herbal, or arid), and they'll craft a drink exclusively for you!
Cargo
Women-owned marketplace selling offbeat and unique goods sourced from around the world in a huge, colorful space. Great for buying gifts for friends and family!