Lyndsay & Cecilia
Things To Do
McMenamins Back Stage Bar
We went here on our first date. High ceilings, pool tables, and an awesome jukebox!
Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
Always my go to spot in the summer for drinks with a view, especially around sunset. This is an old high school that is now home to many things, including this rooftop bar. There are also a few great bars and restaurants near by. Some other drink spots nearby: Enoteca Nostrana wine bar, ENSO Winery, There Be Monsters, CRUSH, Roadside Attraction (cash only)
Palomar
Daiquiris and one of the only spots to get quality croquetas in Portland.
Hey Love
A bar made for your next insta post
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
Good brews. Good Views. *also, while you're there...check out Back Pedal next door.
Rum Club
The google description is spot on: Compact lounge with a chill vibe & horseshoe-shaped bar specializing in tropical cocktails. --- but also bring friends and take a shot ski.
Dapper and Wise Roasters
Portland has tons of great coffee. Dapper&Wise is Ceci's favorite, specifically the Rose Water latte.
Good Coffee
This is Lynd's favorite coffee spot. I think it's because of all the plants.
Tropicale
Yummy food and piña colada’s in a whole pineapple. You can’t got wrong here.
Bamboo Sushi
FANTASTIC sushi! There are several locations in town all serving the same menu. Be sure to order the Green Machine.
Matt's BBQ Tacos
Food cart on Hawthorne. Superrrr yum breakfast tacos.
PDX Sliders Division
Several slider options. All delicious.
The Baker's Mark
Our favorite sandwich spot!
Fried Egg I'm In Love
Used to be a food cart...now it's a new brick and mortar (there's still a cart downtown). Amazing breakfast sandwiches, especially after a long Friday night.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
I meannn you can just skip Voodo doughnuts and get actual yummy doughnuts.
NOLA Doughnuts
I meannn you can just skip Voodo doughnuts and get actual yummy doughnuts.
Screen Door
If you’re looking for a HUGE plate of chicken and waffles this is the spot!! Also be sure to order the shrimp and grits! So yum! Recommend going early or having a snack before hand to hold you over while you wait for a table.
Cibo
Cibo is always a fave of ours when we want some yummy Italian grub and they have a pretty good happy hour. Pro-tip: get the bolognese pasta, always a winner.
Papa Haydn
Swing by Papa Hayden and share a slice of yummy cake with a friend or don’t share at all ;) 23rd Street is also a great spot to walk around. Super cute area in general.
Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is known for its world class Pinot noir! There are a ton (exact amount) of vineyards with tasting rooms to check out. Some of our favorites are Durant, Domaine Drouhin, Erath, Stoller. There are a lot of other great ones we haven’t visited yet either. I recommend making a day out of it and visiting 2 or 3! Rent a car, join a tour group, or get a small group and coordinate with a company to drive you. Having a sober driver is key as the Willamette Valley is about 1.5hrs from Portland.
Cannon Beach
If you have the time, make a drive out to Cannon Beach for some spectacular ocean views. Only 1.5 hours from Portland! **Floridians, don't expect South Beach. The ocean in the PNW is FREEZING! So swimming isn't really a thing, but the views are still very much worth the drive. Buy a bottle of wine and some fancy cheese and have a nice picnic on the beach. :)
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is just a 30-minute drive through the Columbia River Gorge. Fair warning...it gets a bit crowded in the summer. We recommend stopping here on your way to/from Hood River or another hike in the Columbia Gorge.
Tamanawas Falls Trailhead
Hike in the Mt Hood area. Rated as easy. It’s a 3.4 mile hike (out and back) featuring Oregon forest and features a beautiful waterfall (100 ft high and 40 ft wide).
Silver Falls State Park
Great for all activity levels. You can do the full 6.9 mile loop and see 10 waterfalls or do shorter loops as you wish. You can even just go to the main fall and walk behind it!