Tara & Grant
Things To Do
Multnomah Falls
Stop at the Vista house on this trip as well! Another great view! [A great hike, not too challenging but a little long, very worth it!] A cute gift shop and restaruant as well. EDIT: the hike may or may not be available during the time of the wedding as there were many forest fires in this region at the end of the summer, but the falls are still able to be viewed and there are multiple hikes on the same road as Multnomah.
Pittock Mansion
Best seen on a clear day if you'd just like to see the view (free). Touring the mansion is $10 a person and very cool!
Vista House (The)
A perfect stop on the way to or from Multnomah Falls - free to go in and get an amazing view of the Colombia River Gorge.
Salt & Straw
If you want good ice cream look no further! Make sure you sample at least one of the absurd flavors! ;) Park and explore all the shops on 23rd avenue; There are hat stores, popcorn stores, boutiques, and more! Escape from New York is Grant and my favorite Pizza place which is just down the road. Paper Source is nearby as well which is very cute and crafty!
TILT - Handcrafted Food & Drink, Built For The American Workforce
This is Grant's favorite Portland Sandwich shop!
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
A fun $5 trip to get a view of the city in the air! There are some food carts at the base of the tram as well if you get hungry :)
Cartlandia
Tara's favorite food truck stop - there are multiple food trucks including Voodoo doughnuts, a gyro truck, Mexican truck, mac and cheese truck, and more!
Killer Burger
Bacon on all burgers! There are multiple locations so do a Maps search to find one closest to you!
Cathedral Park
A beautiful park by one of the prettiest bridges in Portland!
Forest Park
Near Cathedral Park, there are many trails to explore out here on a nice drive!
OMSI
Great science museum, especially if you have kids of any age! Even without kids it is fun. They have a sort of ampitheater that they do shows that are very cool! It is also a nice place to walk up to the bridge and get a view of the Colombia River!
Oregon Zoo
Great to bring your kids to!
Shut Up and Eat
Great Sandwich shop-Tara's favorite Philly Cheesesteaks!
Portland Gear
Best place to get yourself some Oregon/Portland Souveniers! Very popular clothing
Cannon Beach
Less than a 2 hour drive to the beach! This is a great beach town with some hikes (Ecola State Park) and cute little shops! (food reccomendations are pig 'n pancake or Osburns' Ice Cream, and the Crepe shop)
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
Visit the World's largest bookstore!
Pacific City
A farther drive; another beach which great space for explorations! A fun drive down - if you go through the Tillamook forest there are many side trails and exploring spots to visit!
Tillamook Cheese Factory Visitor's Center
Cool museum and ice cream/cheese tasting area! Tillamook Ice Cream is a MUST (you can buy it at the grocery stores but it is great to visit the factory itself)
Portland Saturday Market
The Market should have started by the Saturday after the wedding. A great way to see some of downtown and be by the river (there is a Voodoo Doughnuts here as well). Bring cash.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
Some of Portland's Best Doughnuts (try the Big 3 and you decide for yourself!). They specialize in minii doughnuts and homemade chai!
Voodoo Doughnut
Portland's original crazy doughnut shop!
Blue Star Donuts
One of the Big 3 doughnut shops! This store is near Salt & Straw and on 23rd Avenue which is a necessity to visit!
Chart House
This is dinner with a view! This is a good place if you want to go on a fancy date night (it is EXPENSIVE), but the view is amazing!
Roloff Farm
Little People Big World fans! This is their farm. I'm not sure what their March hours are or if they're open but you may want to drive by and visit anyways! Helvetia Tavern is right down the street and they have great burgers and fries! A cool ceiling on this place too!
Mount Tabor
a small hike and view in the middle of portland! Can do in about an hour.
Vivi's Vietnamese Noodle House
Great Viatnamese food in HIllsboro near Pastor and Shelley's house and the church.
MOD Pizza
Where Tara worked over the summer - build your own individual pizzas with Gluten free and diary free options!
Sykart Indoor Racing
A great place for the guys or anyone who enjoys go-kart racing!
Topgolf
Very popular and fun driving range with good food!
Apizza Scholls
best portland pizza according to Pastor Darren!
¿Por Qué No?
best portland tacos!
Copper River Restaurant & Bar
great late night eating and great happy hour food (3-6 and 9-close)
Podnah's BBQ
best bbq!
Manaia Coffee House and Island Grill
Hawaiian/Samoan food!
Insomnia Coffee Company
good coffee
Frank's Noodle House Beaverton
Hand made noodles - reminds Pastor Darren of Tawaiian was featured in diners drivins and dives on Food Network