Michael’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Good hiking and from the top you can see about 5 mountain peaks from around the region. Visibility varies by day and season.
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Parque Natural Powell Butte
16160 SE Powell BlvdGood hiking and from the top you can see about 5 mountain peaks from around the region. Visibility varies by day and season.
Science, nature, hiking... great spot. I remember being a kid and experiencing Portland's ash filled air after the eruption.
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Centro de Visitantes del Monte St Helens
3029 Spirit Lake HwyScience, nature, hiking... great spot. I remember being a kid and experiencing Portland's ash filled air after the eruption.
Just beautiful....nuf said. It's right near the "test" rose gardens at Washington Park and also near the Zoo and Pittock Mansion.
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Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveJust beautiful....nuf said. It's right near the "test" rose gardens at Washington Park and also near the Zoo and Pittock Mansion.
Zoo's are always cool and they host great concerts here also. Check out their schedule. Parking can be challenging during concerts and beautiful weather weekends.
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Zoológico de Oregón
4001 SW Canyon RdZoo's are always cool and they host great concerts here also. Check out their schedule. Parking can be challenging during concerts and beautiful weather weekends.
Overwhelmingly beautiful roses and other flowers. Great view of Mt. Hood from here. Also good for hiking and running. Near the Zoo, Pittock Mansion, and the Japanese gardens also. Popular place so parking can be challening.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveOverwhelmingly beautiful roses and other flowers. Great view of Mt. Hood from here. Also good for hiking and running. Near the Zoo, Pittock Mansion, and the Japanese gardens also. Popular place so parking can be challening.
Great spot for hiking, running, nature, photos, picnics.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StGreat spot for hiking, running, nature, photos, picnics.
This is an ever so popular tourist spot when people come to Portland. It is a beautiful water fall that feeds into the Columbia River Gorge.
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Multnomah Falls station
This is an ever so popular tourist spot when people come to Portland. It is a beautiful water fall that feeds into the Columbia River Gorge.
$5 ticket to ride the tram from near the river's edge up to Oregon Health Science University. You can each lunch in their cafeteria. It's the view that makes this trip fun.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
3303 South Bond Avenue$5 ticket to ride the tram from near the river's edge up to Oregon Health Science University. You can each lunch in their cafeteria. It's the view that makes this trip fun.
Interesting history of Portland.
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Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveInteresting history of Portland.
Beautiful landscape, flowers, picnic, photos, ducks, geese.
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBeautiful landscape, flowers, picnic, photos, ducks, geese.
Shopping
This is the largest bookstore in the country! Great coffee and vibe here in the Pearl District.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetThis is the largest bookstore in the country! Great coffee and vibe here in the Pearl District.
This is a large outdoor market. There are vendors that sell food, art, jewelery, clothing, souvinirs...etc. Most of the things for sale are made locally. They have street performers and stage performers. You don't want to miss out on Saturday market that is also open on Sundays.
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Mercado Sabatino de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyThis is a large outdoor market. There are vendors that sell food, art, jewelery, clothing, souvinirs...etc. Most of the things for sale are made locally. They have street performers and stage performers. You don't want to miss out on Saturday market that is also open on Sundays.
Food scene
If you're heading to the coast, then stop by the Tillamook cheese factory. See how they make the cheese and enjoy samples of the different varieties. Find great gifts here too.
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Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101If you're heading to the coast, then stop by the Tillamook cheese factory. See how they make the cheese and enjoy samples of the different varieties. Find great gifts here too.
This is a hugely popular donut shop. During the summer expect long lines out the door. It is right next to the famous wall that is painted "Keep Portland Weird".
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveThis is a hugely popular donut shop. During the summer expect long lines out the door. It is right next to the famous wall that is painted "Keep Portland Weird".
This local chain of gourmet ice cream shops has lines pouring out of the door during the warmer months and sometimes even in the cold. This location is not far from the rose gardens at Washington Park and is also near Pittock Mansion.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThis local chain of gourmet ice cream shops has lines pouring out of the door during the warmer months and sometimes even in the cold. This location is not far from the rose gardens at Washington Park and is also near Pittock Mansion.
Great food, and an even better atmosphere and spectacular views. Upscale spot with prices to match.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGreat food, and an even better atmosphere and spectacular views. Upscale spot with prices to match.
The McMenamins chain is unique. They are spread all over the Portland metro area. They might just be a pub on a neighborhood block. Or, it will be a whole campus complete with bars, restaurants, hotel, theater's, shopping, etc. This one is the latter. Expect to pay mid-range prices.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveThe McMenamins chain is unique. They are spread all over the Portland metro area. They might just be a pub on a neighborhood block. Or, it will be a whole campus complete with bars, restaurants, hotel, theater's, shopping, etc. This one is the latter. Expect to pay mid-range prices.
The McMenamins chain is unique. They are spread all over the Portland metro area. They might just be a pub on a neighborhood block. Or, it will be a whole campus complete with bars, restaurants, hotel, theater's, shopping, etc. This one is the latter. Expect to pay mid-range prices.
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McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StThe McMenamins chain is unique. They are spread all over the Portland metro area. They might just be a pub on a neighborhood block. Or, it will be a whole campus complete with bars, restaurants, hotel, theater's, shopping, etc. This one is the latter. Expect to pay mid-range prices.
Museum
Great place to take the kids. Featured displays change from year to year. Learn about science and industry. Lots of hands on experiments and activities.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveGreat place to take the kids. Featured displays change from year to year. Learn about science and industry. Lots of hands on experiments and activities.
Wonderfully well preserved old mansion. Built by the owner of the newspaper over 100 years ago. Examples of old technology. Great photo opportunities inside and outside.
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Mansión Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrWonderfully well preserved old mansion. Built by the owner of the newspaper over 100 years ago. Examples of old technology. Great photo opportunities inside and outside.
Activities
Roller skating rink, amusement park rides, go carts,..... just small amusement park for a fun time with the kids, or a outing with a romantic interest.
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Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayRoller skating rink, amusement park rides, go carts,..... just small amusement park for a fun time with the kids, or a outing with a romantic interest.
Take in a concert....many of the nationally know artests come through here. Enjoy a Blazer game....monster truck rally.... etc.
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Centro Moda
1 N Center Ct StTake in a concert....many of the nationally know artests come through here. Enjoy a Blazer game....monster truck rally.... etc.
If you're a soccer fan then this is the place for you. The Portland Timbers (men) and the Portland Thorns (women) professional soccer teams play here.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StIf you're a soccer fan then this is the place for you. The Portland Timbers (men) and the Portland Thorns (women) professional soccer teams play here.
Near the zoo, rose gardens, pittock mansion. Good spot for hiking, picnics, photography, running.
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Parque Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdNear the zoo, rose gardens, pittock mansion. Good spot for hiking, picnics, photography, running.
In the warm months, it is great for hiking. During the winter, this the hot spot (pun intended) for skiing and winter sports. The Timerline lodge here is great for food and souviner shopping. This is the building where they filmed "The Shining".
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Mount Hood
In the warm months, it is great for hiking. During the winter, this the hot spot (pun intended) for skiing and winter sports. The Timerline lodge here is great for food and souviner shopping. This is the building where they filmed "The Shining".
If you like casinos, this one is just about 40 min north of here. They feature concerts throughout the year.
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Ilani
1 Cowlitz WyIf you like casinos, this one is just about 40 min north of here. They feature concerts throughout the year.
If you like casinos, this one is just about 90 min south west of here. They feature concerts throughout the year. If you're travelling to the beach then this can be a great stop for fun, food, and shopping.
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Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River HwyIf you like casinos, this one is just about 90 min south west of here. They feature concerts throughout the year. If you're travelling to the beach then this can be a great stop for fun, food, and shopping.
Forest Park is a popular area for hiking and running.
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Forest Park
Forest Park is a popular area for hiking and running.
Nightlife
This is the most popular comedy club in the city.
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Harvey's Comedy Club
436 NW 6th AveThis is the most popular comedy club in the city.
This is a popular spot for concerts and dance events.
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StThis is a popular spot for concerts and dance events.
Neighborhoods
This is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some theaters and music venues.
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Hawthorne
This is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some theaters and music venues.
This is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueThis is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.
This is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.
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Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetThis is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.
This is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThis is a busy area for lots of locally owned shops and boutiques. Plenty of local eateries. Here, you'll also find some music venues.