Things To Do
Powell's City of Books
Free fun for the whole family!
Oregon Zoo
We go here every year for Zoo Lights and to see the elephants.
OMSI Science Store
Depending on the exhibits, OMSI can be a great rainy day activity for kids!
Cathedral Park
We went here for many picnic dates! It's our favorite bridge in Portland.
Peninsula Park Rose Garden
We think that this park is better than the International Rose Test Garden in Portland!
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Catch a Winterhawks game! The max line will drop you off right by the stadium.
Topgolf
A trip to Top Golf is ideal if there is poor weather! They have heated bays and you do not even need your own clubs.
St. Johns Twin Cinemas
This vintage theater is a favorite of ours!
Northwest 23rd Avenue
A cute spot to shop! We went to Papa Haydn's for dessert on our first dating anniversary.
Latourell Falls Trailhead
No trip to Portland is complete without visiting the Columbia River Gorge. We've had many a date exploring this part of Oregon. While a few of our favorite hikes were destroyed by wildfires, Latourell is a quick and easy one that we love.
Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
You won't want to miss the country's largest urban park! The Maple train is our favorite.
Washington Park
Check out the Japanese garden, rose garden, or massive playground!
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
Our favorite doughnuts in all of Portland!
Tea Bar
One of our favorite study spots! Yes, we're nerds.
Bread and Ink Cafe
Good brunch spot!
Oven and Shaker
Some of the best pizza in Portland!
Life of Pie Pizza
$5 personal pizza and $4 draft beer from 11am-6pm!
Mio Sushi
Our favorite sushi place and first date spot!
The St Johns Beer Porch
Check out the food carts at the beer porch. Yes, sushi out of a food cart is ok!
Lechon
Delicious food and hip atmosphere. We went here for our graduation dinner!
Screen Door
Some of the best food in Portland, but there is always a line.
Darcy's Restaurant & Bar
The Cure is the best thing on the menu!
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
We went here for our second anniversary. Great views, small portions, but good food and drinks.
Mother's Bistro & Bar
Great food at any time of day! John and Lily go here almost every year for her birthday.
Occidental Brewing Company Taproom
The BEST brewery in Portland.
Salt & Straw
We went here after our first date! You gotta try the sea salt caramel.
Marukin Ramen
There's not a better rainy day restaruant out there!
Pine Street Market
Can't decide on what to eat? Check out this fancy food court filled with food from some of Portland's best restaurants.