Graham & Katelyn
Things To Do
Forest Park
At 5,200 acres, Portland's Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Our favorite city park and where we love to run every weekend! Some of our favorite trails: Lower Macleay trail - access from NW Portland. Walk to the witches castle (stone house) or continue upward to upper Macleay and Pittock Mansion to get views of the city and of Mt.Hood on clear days. For a shorter hike, Pittock Mansion can also be accessed from upper Maclay parking lot or driving up all the way Wildwood access on 53rd and Cornell or Germantown road. Require a car to get out of town. Or any other trail in Forest Park!
Portland Japanese Garden
When His Excellency Nobuo Matsunaga, the former Ambassador of Japan to the United States, visited Portland Japanese Garden, he proclaimed it to be “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.”
Hoyt Arboretum
Where we will get married! Home to 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from six continents, the Arboretum is a place of beauty and serenity. Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community, Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top acres and 12 miles of hiking trails just minutes from downtown Portland.
Northwest 23rd Avenue
One of Portland's best known shopping and dining street's. Plenty of shops to visits and food to be eaten! Home to one location of Salt and Straw, a local ice creamery. Make sure to stop by one of Katelyn's favorite jewelry stores- Betsy and Iya, for local, handmade jewelry. Also not far is one of Katelyn and Graham's favorite breweries- Breakside Brewing, a great spot after exploring the local trails or shops.
Alberta Arts District
Lined with shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, Northeast Alberta Street is a great place to stroll along. Some great places we love to eat at are: Hat Yai, Les Caves (wine bar), Urdaneta, Pine State Biscuits, Great Notion Brewing, Boxer Ramen,
Hawthorne
Eclectic is the norm on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, a walkable street with block after block of vintage shops, boutiques and cafés
Day trips from Portland
Columbia River Gorge Oregon Coast Mount Hood Willamette Valley-wine country