Things To Do
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Spend a few hours getting lost in a magical world of ancient crystals, rocks, minerals, & fossilized wood - all in a beautiful 1950s home-turned-museum! Located about 30 minutes west of the wedding venue.
Multnomah Falls
Check out one of the most famous falls of the PNW! Accessible access for kids or folks with mobility limitations, or there is a beautiful hike up to the top of the falls! Tickets are $2 per person, Falls are about a 40-minute drive east of the wedding venue. Public transportation available. If you're driving, don't miss a stop at Portland Women's Forum Scenic Viewpoint, and Vista House.
Powell's City of Books
The world's largest independent bookstore! For book lovers, this is paradise. Take a few hours to get lost in the endless floors of books of every genre imaginable. Coffeeshop on site. Easy to access with public transit, or paid street parking available.
The Lime Stand (Alberta Arts District)
Stop at the window to pick up a refreshing hand-smashed lime iced tea, then walk down Alberta Street to check out the fun vibes of the Alberta Arts District!
Portland Art Museum
A staple in the arts & culture scene of Portland. Mark Rothko works on exhibit, plus many more! Easily accessible by public transit, or paid street parking.
Little Griddle
This spot has Reid's favorite biscuits and gravy in Portland! Eclectic Portland brunch vibes, in the heart of Hawthorne Street! After brunch, check out the fun nearby shops - for plants, coffee, gifts, oddities, a smaller Powell's Books storefront, and more!
Mount Tabor
If you're looking for a nice park for a picnic or a little hike to move your body, this place is gorgeous. Whether you're hiking or driving to the top of Mt. Tabor, the views of the cityscape are unbeatable. Easily accessible by transit, street parking available.
Lauretta Jean's (SE Division St)
Lauretta Jean's (LJ's) has the best pie in Portland! Pop in for a slice and then wander down Division Street.
International Rose Test Garden - Washington Park
June is the height of rose season in the Rose City. Wander the international test garden - home to over 600 types of roses. The garden's purpose is to be a home for testing new varieties and hybrids of roses - and all of them breathtaking! Entrance is free, and the garden is directly across the street from the Japanese Garden. Easily accessible by transit, paid street parking is available but can be tricky.
Portland Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is a serene park in the city proclaimed to be “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.” Easily accessible by transit, paid street parking is available but can be tricky.
Portland Cà Phê
This is Stephanie's favorite coffee shop in Portland (and there are a LOT to choose from)! Stop in for some Vietnamese coffee (try the Coconut Cream Latte or the Ube Latte) and a banh mi sandwich. NE location - go by transit or free street parking, SE location - go by transit or park in their small parking lot.
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
Thai BBQ? Spice up your life! For best experience, go all out, family style - get a cocktail (spirited or spirit-free), a couple things from the wok, and a couple curries to split. Do not sleep on the white curry with brisket burnt ends.
Memory Den | Vintage Mall
If you're someone who loves to wander an antique or thrift store, you've got to check out the Memory Den! A labyrinth of floors, rooms, booths, and oddities, you're sure to be charmed!
Bridge City Collective Cannabis Dispensary
Looking to relax? Place an order for pickup or stop in to chat with one of the budtenders about what's on the menu! (Please note, cannabis use is not allowed on the wedding venue premises as it is considered a "public place")
Psychic Sister - Crystals & More!
While shopping on Alberta, float on in to this magic hole in the wall to peruse tarot decks, vintage clothing, pick out a crystal, or just explore! A must-stop for anyone with woo-woo in their heart!
Cheese & Crack Snack Shop
Move over, Salt & Straw! Cheese & Crack offers monthly sundae specials that never miss, Frosé (rosé wine frozen into a slushie), frozen lemonade, and a whole menu of charcuterie spreads. Enjoy your snacks in their hip interior space next to a cutout of Dolly Parton, or on their streetside patio.
Forager Vintage
If you're staying on the west side of the river, Forager Vintage is the best little shop in Beaverton. They opened in March 2020 and Reid was one of their top customers that year (they even received a flower bouquet as a thank you) because they were determined to help this local spot survive the pandemic. Check out their thrifts, vintage clothes, stickers, crystals, and art from local makers.
Hapa Pizza
Another one for our west-side baddies, the New York Times named Hapa Pizza one of the best pizza joints in the country, and MAN did they get it right! Check out their Asian-Fusion Neapolitan pizzas (banh mi pizza, pho pizza, khao soi pizza, in addition to tried and true favorites like pepperoni).
Paxton Gate - Mississippi Ave
There is no experience in Portland quite like Paxton Gate! Maybe you're in the market for a taxidermy antelope or want to visit a Victorian hair art memorial display - either way, you're in luck! Check out the oddities of the natural world and then shop your way down Mississippi Ave before ending the day with a taco & margarita on the upper patio of ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria!