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Please RSVP before December 1st!
Please RSVP before December 1st!
January 17, 2026
Portland, OR
#colbyandtilly2026

PDX Local Guide

We're so excited to share some of our favorite places and top-rated food + fun activities while in Portland!

~~~~ HOTELS ~~~~

KEX Portland | Pacific Standard

100 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
, (971) 346-2992

Hotel Grand Stark

509 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
, (503) 231-0101

The Hoxton, Portland

15 Northwest 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
, (503) 770-0500

Woodlark Hotel Portland

813 Southwest Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205
, (503) 548-2559

~~~~ FOOD & DRINK ~~~~

~~ Restaurants Near the OCC ~~

This PDF travel guide has a list of restaurants all around the KEX Hotel and Oregon Convention Center.

Project Matcha

555 Northeast Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232

For the best matcha you’ve ever had! Open Tue-Sun from 11 am - 7 pm (closed monday)

Roseline Coffee Cafe & Roastery

321 Northeast Davis Street, Portland, OR 97232
, (503) 809-2890

A popular local favorite with well-crafted espresso and a cozy vibe. Several locations in the area.

Grendel's Coffee House

729 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214
, (503) 595-9550

Classic Portland cafe with a robust menu and comfortable seating, a short walk or quick ride away.

Green Bridge Coffee

650 Northeast Holladay Street, Portland, OR 97232
, (971) 279-8493

A nice neighborhood spot about a 5–7 minute walk away with quality brews and friendly service.

L'Atelier Yaffe

111 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
, (971) 288-5967

A stylish café close by with great pastries and coffee — perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Screen Door Eastside

2337 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214
, (503) 542-0880

Famous Portland brunch with Southern & Cajun-inspired breakfast favorites; very popular spot.

Flattop & Salamander

1401 Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97214
, (503) 477-9651

Southern-style breakfast and brunch with plenty of hearty options; locals love it for eggs, grits, and hash.

Grits N' Gravy

215 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
, (503) 227-3903

Southern-style breakfast and brunch with plenty of hearty options; locals love it for eggs, grits, and hash.

Mother's Bistro & Bar

121 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
, (503) 464-1122

Portland institution for brunch comfort food and great locals’ pick.

City State Diner and Bakery

128 Northeast 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
, (503) 517-0347

Highly rated local diner with breakfast classics and baked goods.

¿Por Qué No?

4635 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215
, (503) 954-3138

Our favorite Mexican place in Portland with 2 close locations from the KEX. Fresh house-made tortillas and tacos with bold fillings.

Voodoo Doughnut

1501 Northeast Davis Street, Portland, OR 97232
, (503) 235-2666

Mon-Wed: 6AM-12AM, Thurs-Sun: 6AM-3AM

Deschutes Brewery

210 Northwest 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
, (503) 296-4906

Wa Kitchen Kuu

125 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
, (503) 477-9383

Amazing Japanese food with cozy atmosphere, right across from the KEX Hotel

~~~~ THINGS TO DO ~~~~

Knot Springs Wellness Social Club

33 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
, (503) 222-5668

Immerse Yourself in Wellness and Good Times. A two-hour visit (~$90) includes access to Hot Tubs, Steam Room, Sauna and Cold Plunge. Book ahead!

Atlas Obscura | Portland - Quirky Things to Do

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/portland-oregon

~~ MUSEUMS & INDOOR ACTIVITIES ~~

Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
, (503) 226-2811

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
, (503) 797-4000

~~~ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ~~~

Hoyt Arboretum

4000 Southwest Fairview Boulevard, Portland, OR 97221
, (503) 865-8733

Portland Japanese Garden

611 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
, (503) 223-1321

~~~ SHOPPING ~~~

Powell's City of Books

1005 West Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209
, 800-878-7323

The world's largest independent bookstore

Northwest 23rd Avenue

Northwest 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210

Street full of boutiques and local shops.

Pearl District

Portland, OR

The chic Pearl District features galleries and cultural institutions, as well as stylish shops and acclaimed eateries. Enjoy shops such as Porch Light and MadeHere for local gifts.