Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Some of the best Mediterranean food you'll ever eat. Guests who eat there absolutely RAVE about it. within 4 miles from the house.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveSome of the best Mediterranean food you'll ever eat. Guests who eat there absolutely RAVE about it. within 4 miles from the house.
Just a block from Portland's number 1 tourist destination, Powell's Books, Deschutes Brewery is a fun spot to unwind. Try the Elk Burger for something interesting, or any number of craft beers.
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Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveJust a block from Portland's number 1 tourist destination, Powell's Books, Deschutes Brewery is a fun spot to unwind. Try the Elk Burger for something interesting, or any number of craft beers.
Not just any bakery. Ken's is one of the best French bakeries in the Pacific NorthWest. That is verifiably true, because Ken has been designated a "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" a special title that is difficult even for French bakeries to obtain. And it's only 3.2 miles from my front door!
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Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveNot just any bakery. Ken's is one of the best French bakeries in the Pacific NorthWest. That is verifiably true, because Ken has been designated a "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" a special title that is difficult even for French bakeries to obtain. And it's only 3.2 miles from my front door!
Salt & Straw has garnered international attention since it was founded in Portland a few years ago. Lines sometimes extend around the block and can take 45 minutes or more, but it just might be the best and/or most unusual ice cream you've ever tried. 3.4 miles from my house, a quick little jaunt into the lovely NW Shopping District.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSalt & Straw has garnered international attention since it was founded in Portland a few years ago. Lines sometimes extend around the block and can take 45 minutes or more, but it just might be the best and/or most unusual ice cream you've ever tried. 3.4 miles from my house, a quick little jaunt into the lovely NW Shopping District.
Best views of downtown Portland from the 30th floor of Big Pink, the tallest building in town. 4 miles from my front door.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveBest views of downtown Portland from the 30th floor of Big Pink, the tallest building in town. 4 miles from my front door.
Arts & Culture
Portland's #1 attraction. Everybody loves Powell's. It's one of the best things about our city. Within 4 miles of the house.
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Ciudad de libros de Powell
1005 W Burnside StPortland's #1 attraction. Everybody loves Powell's. It's one of the best things about our city. Within 4 miles of the house.
The symphony plays here, and all the best, most iconic groups perform here, too, unless they're too large and have to be at the Rose Quarter. 3.4 miles from my home.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayThe symphony plays here, and all the best, most iconic groups perform here, too, unless they're too large and have to be at the Rose Quarter. 3.4 miles from my home.
Getting Around
Technically it's Washington Park, but everyone calls it the Zoo's MAX stop. It's almost exactly one mile from my house, and there's a cool shortcut through the woods to get there. On nice days, it really can't be beat.
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MAX Station/Oregon Zoo
Technically it's Washington Park, but everyone calls it the Zoo's MAX stop. It's almost exactly one mile from my house, and there's a cool shortcut through the woods to get there. On nice days, it really can't be beat.
Essentials
Freddies has just about everything you'll need except clothing. There's a Fred Meyer in Beaverton that has that, however.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFreddies has just about everything you'll need except clothing. There's a Fred Meyer in Beaverton that has that, however.
Shopping
Target is a great store, just of the MAX line, smack in the middle of downtown, less than 4 miles from the house.
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Target
939 SW Morrison StTarget is a great store, just of the MAX line, smack in the middle of downtown, less than 4 miles from the house.
When it was built in the 1960's it was one of the first such shopping malls in the country. Lloyd Center practically invented the concept of shopping malls, and it has grown and matured over the years. You can find just about anything imaginable here, all within seven miles of my house.
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Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd CenterWhen it was built in the 1960's it was one of the first such shopping malls in the country. Lloyd Center practically invented the concept of shopping malls, and it has grown and matured over the years. You can find just about anything imaginable here, all within seven miles of my house.
Parks & Nature
More than just a park, the Arboretum is Portland's living library of trees, an amazing resource of international importance. In addition to hosing at my home, I'm an Airbnb Experience host for the Arboretum, and can show you some of the most amazing and memorable trees you'll ever see! All within a half mile walk from my home!
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdMore than just a park, the Arboretum is Portland's living library of trees, an amazing resource of international importance. In addition to hosing at my home, I'm an Airbnb Experience host for the Arboretum, and can show you some of the most amazing and memorable trees you'll ever see! All within a half mile walk from my home!
Recognized as one of the most beautiful Japanese Gardens outside of Japan itself, Portland's Japanese Garden in a stunning example of artistry in nature. The one downside is that it is expensive for a park. Almost all other parks in Portland are free...this one costs around $15; but it is truly beautiful. Within about 2 miles from my home.
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Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveRecognized as one of the most beautiful Japanese Gardens outside of Japan itself, Portland's Japanese Garden in a stunning example of artistry in nature. The one downside is that it is expensive for a park. Almost all other parks in Portland are free...this one costs around $15; but it is truly beautiful. Within about 2 miles from my home.
This beautiful walk along the riverfront is always enjoyable, on foot or on one of Portland's inexpensive rental bikes. A really fun ride is to take the bike paths on both sides of the river; there are excellent bike trails and you can easily cover the downtown core area river paths in about an hour or two. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon!
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Parque Tom McCall Waterfront
98 SW Naito PkwyThis beautiful walk along the riverfront is always enjoyable, on foot or on one of Portland's inexpensive rental bikes. A really fun ride is to take the bike paths on both sides of the river; there are excellent bike trails and you can easily cover the downtown core area river paths in about an hour or two. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon!
Just over 34 miles from my home, you can easily drive there in under an hour. But I'll advise you to take a longer, more scenic route via the Columbia River Highway, another iconic local sight to see, and enjoy several beautiful waterfalls, and numerous other day hikes through the Columbia River Gorge, one of the most beautiful natural areas in the world.
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Multnomah Falls Lodge
53000 Historic Columbia River HwyJust over 34 miles from my home, you can easily drive there in under an hour. But I'll advise you to take a longer, more scenic route via the Columbia River Highway, another iconic local sight to see, and enjoy several beautiful waterfalls, and numerous other day hikes through the Columbia River Gorge, one of the most beautiful natural areas in the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unique to Portland, the Kennedy School is one of my favorite places in town. It is completely original in concept. Who would have thought to make a bar/movie theater/restaurant/brewery/multi-use complex out of a former grade school? Only in Portland will you find such an original and beautifully executed concept. This is a must-see spot.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveUnique to Portland, the Kennedy School is one of my favorite places in town. It is completely original in concept. Who would have thought to make a bar/movie theater/restaurant/brewery/multi-use complex out of a former grade school? Only in Portland will you find such an original and beautifully executed concept. This is a must-see spot.
A fun, charming music venue across the river from my place, but still only 6.3 miles from my front door!
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Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StA fun, charming music venue across the river from my place, but still only 6.3 miles from my front door!