Things To Do in Portland
Portland Foodie Tour
One of our favorite things to do is go out to eat at new restaurants in Portland. Our city offers food options from all corners of the world, some of our favorites are: Eem; Thai BBQ & Cocktails: https://www.eempdx.com Lechon; South American Inspired Cuisine: https://lechonpdx.com Toki; PNW Korean Fusion (great brunch!): https://www.tokipdx.com Dolly Olive; Southern Mediterranean: https://www.dollyolivepdx.com Laurelhurst Market; Steakhouse: https://www.laurelhurstmarket.com Canard; French-Inspired Cuisine (We love their happy hour!): https://www.canardrestaurant.com Gumba; Fresh handmade pastas: https://www.gumba-pdx.com Ken's Artisan Pizza; Hand-tossed pizzas: https://kensartisan.com Please, Louise; More pizza, our favorite spot on the west side!: http://www.please-louise.com Afuri; Amazing ramen & sushi: https://afuri.us/ Salt & Straw; creative, seasonally flavored ice-cream: https://saltandstraw.com
Mississippi Avenue
Mississippi Avenue is a great place to explore some of our favorite bars in Portland. Fun fact: We went on our first date here, starting at Stormbreaker Brewing! We recommend spending an afternoon checking out the bars, fun shops, and great restaurants that Mississippi has to offer. We also love Prost, which boasts a wide variety of food carts you can check out while enjoying a pint!
Portland Saturday Market
Need to kill some time before our big day? Check out local art and food vendors at the Portland Saturday Market! Open every Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm.
Forest Park
Forest Park, at 5,200 acres, provides critical refuge for hundreds of native wildlife and plant species and acts as an important air and water filter. With more than 80 miles of trails, it also provides invaluable access to nature, and is one of our favorite places to 'escape' within the city to enjoy some greenery and fresh air! Start at the Zoo and hike down to the International Rose Test Garden or up to Pittock Mansion for a beautiful view of the city from above!
Hike the Columbia River Gorge
The scenic stretch on HWY 84 to the Columbia River Gorge boasts a handful of breathtaking hiking trails. Head east and stop by Multnomah Falls for a beautiful view and easy hike, or drive further for Angels Rest, a moderate hike offering a beautiful view of the river gorge and a perfect place for a mountain top picnic. Or, stop by Sugarpine Drive-In on your way back to the city for a delicious ice cream treat!
Swim or Float the Clackamas River
Looking for an activity to cool you off in the summer heat? One of our favorite local rivers is the Clackamas, located just 35 minutes from the Portland city center. Grab an inner-tube and plan an afternoon to float from Barton Park to Carver Park, or pack up your cooler and beach towel and reach out to us directly to find out about our favorite secret beach spots on the Sandy river!