Things To Do

Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is in the Columbia Gorge, about 40 minutes outside of the city by car. Well worth the drive and crowds to stand on the bridge and look at the falls.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Kelley Point Park

Washington Park International Rose Test Garden

Oregon Zoo

Mt Tabor Park

Hoyt Arboretum

Irving Park

Laurelhurst Park

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Powell's City of Books

A four-story book shop the size of a city block. Just go here, trust us.

Portland Farmers Market at PSU

Weekly Saturday market with fresh produce, ready-to-eat foods, artisan goods, and entertainment. A great taste of life in Portland.

Shopping Districts

If you want to do some shopping, check out these neighborhoods: -Missisippi -Alberta -Hawthorne -Division/Clinton -Downtown -The Alphabet/23rd Avenue

Screen Door

As with most brunch places in Portland, you can expect a wait. Its well worth it for the excellent chicken & waffles. This place is good if you're looking sweet or savory.

Gravy

Family-friendly diner type breakfast and brunch in the heart of the Mississippi Ave shopping district. Again, expect a wait.

milk glass mrkt

Smaller, quieter option for breakfast or brunch. One of our favorite places for the morning meal. If excellent pastries and a hipster vibe are your thing, check this place out.

La Luna Cafe

Another quiet option for breakfast or lunch, with some healthy choices (excellent if you like breakfast vegetables).

Bread & Honey Cafe

Simple and tasty breakfast and lunch options.

Proud Mary Cafe

A breakfast place that loves its coffee. Very hip, very delicious. In the heart of Alberta Street, a fun shopping district.

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Lots of vegetarian options. Expect a wait at weekend brunch, also part of the Alberta shopping district.

Bollywood Theater

Indian street food and a small spice shop. Locations on Alberta and Division, which are both great areas to walk & shop.

¿Por Qué No?

Mexican-American with vegan and GF options. Amazing margaritas.

Kayo's Ramen Bar

Our favorite ramen place in Portland. Try the Tan Tan, trust us. Can get vegan and GF.

Kachinka

One of the best restaurants we've ever been to. Russian bites and vodka. Little sister the more famous Kachka - also amazing, we like the vibe at Kachinka a little more.

Olympia Provisions Public House

Famous for their meats and pickles. Part of the Division shopping and entertainment district.

Ava Gene's

Fancy, high ingredient quality. Home of quite possibly the best dinner we've ever had. Reservations recommended.

Bamboo Sushi

Good quality sushi with vegetarian options. Multiple locations.

Ex Novo Brewing Co.

Solid brewery food, excellent beer. Right across the street from a park.

No Bones Beach Club

Vegan tiki bar. Fun vibe, good food, great drinks. We especially like the buffalo cauliflower and the Drake drink.

FOOD TRUCKS!

There are so many great food trucks in this city, it would be impossible to name them all. Our favorite cluster, hands down, is at the Mississippi cart pod behind Prost! 5 of our favorite trucks around the city: -Native Bowl (vegan) -Matt's BBQ (Eric's favorite) -Wolf & Bear's (Israeli, vegetarian) -Saint Burrito -Kim Jong Grillin' (Bibimbap)