Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Excellent Asian Fusion Cuisine and it is located just down the street. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table (or prepare it for take away). If you eat meat, try the Sesame Beef... You can thank us later!
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Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveExcellent Asian Fusion Cuisine and it is located just down the street. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table (or prepare it for take away). If you eat meat, try the Sesame Beef... You can thank us later!
It is the closest coffee to us and it is one of the coolest spots on the block. Nice atmosphere, friendly people and great coffee (or so Jamie says and she recommends the Americano). I am more or a tea drinker and I like how when you order a Chai tea latte here, they will ask if you want the sweet kind or the spicy, which is my favorite.
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Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
7901 SE 13th AveIt is the closest coffee to us and it is one of the coolest spots on the block. Nice atmosphere, friendly people and great coffee (or so Jamie says and she recommends the Americano). I am more or a tea drinker and I like how when you order a Chai tea latte here, they will ask if you want the sweet kind or the spicy, which is my favorite.
Very tiny and most excellent breakfast diner. Plan on waiting a bit on weekend mornings, but it is worth it once you are inside. Weekdays are best if you have one. The Huevos Rancheros are the best I have ever had, though sadly, it is a special and is not always on the menu!
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Bertie Lou's Cafe
8051 SE 17th AveVery tiny and most excellent breakfast diner. Plan on waiting a bit on weekend mornings, but it is worth it once you are inside. Weekdays are best if you have one. The Huevos Rancheros are the best I have ever had, though sadly, it is a special and is not always on the menu!
Drinks & Nightlife
While they do not brew here, it has more of a Brew Pub atmosphere. Currently small and cozy (but soon to be expanding into the property next door). I imagine the atmosphere will still be nice. If you like your beer hoppy, go for the "C-Note". If you like it another way, you are on your own, but I am sure you will like what you get.
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Oaks Bottom Public House
1621 SE Bybee BlvdWhile they do not brew here, it has more of a Brew Pub atmosphere. Currently small and cozy (but soon to be expanding into the property next door). I imagine the atmosphere will still be nice. If you like your beer hoppy, go for the "C-Note". If you like it another way, you are on your own, but I am sure you will like what you get.
This is probably the closest pub to our house. Just an easy walk south on 7th a few blocks past the pool. Nice atmosphere and great pizza (and other food). Live folk-type music on the weekends.
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The Muddy Rudder Public House
8105 SE 7th AveThis is probably the closest pub to our house. Just an easy walk south on 7th a few blocks past the pool. Nice atmosphere and great pizza (and other food). Live folk-type music on the weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
It is an old iconic amusement park that is waking distance from our house (near the river). While the park closes for the winter months, the classic old roller skating rink is open year-round.
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Oaks Parque de Diversões
7805 SE Oaks Park WayIt is an old iconic amusement park that is waking distance from our house (near the river). While the park closes for the winter months, the classic old roller skating rink is open year-round.
Small and funky, but they usually run first or second run movies for just $5. The serve good beer too!
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Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveSmall and funky, but they usually run first or second run movies for just $5. The serve good beer too!
This is one of Portland's prettiest public golf courses. The back nine borders the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Beautiful in the spring!
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Eastmoreland Golf Course Bar & Grill
2425 SE Bybee BlvdThis is one of Portland's prettiest public golf courses. The back nine borders the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Beautiful in the spring!
Sellwood Union
8017 SE 13th AveNice studio for Yoga, Pilates, and other twisty stuff.
On Lexington St. (just before 13th Ave.) there is a lovely board game store. You can even rent games for up to three days to try them out before buying! (We also have a number of games in our basement hallway closet that you are welcome to use.)
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Cloud Cap Games
1226 SE Lexington St On Lexington St. (just before 13th Ave.) there is a lovely board game store. You can even rent games for up to three days to try them out before buying! (We also have a number of games in our basement hallway closet that you are welcome to use.)
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Rhodie garden near Reed College. Especially beautiful in the spring, but a nice place to walk and feed the ducks throughout the year.
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Jardim Crystal Springs Rhododendron
5801 SE 28th AveBeautiful Rhodie garden near Reed College. Especially beautiful in the spring, but a nice place to walk and feed the ducks throughout the year.
The Nature Playground is a great place for young kids. Sand pits, logs to walk on, hand pumps to operate, toys to play with etc. The Portland Petanque Club is also located in this park. This is where you will find me just about every Sunday and Wednesday from noon until dark, rain or shine. Petanque is the French version of Bocci Ball and it is played with steel boules about the size of baseballs. It is one of those "easy to learn, but takes a lifetime to master" kind of games. We have extra boules for you to use. Beginners and kids are welcome and it's FREE. Located across the street from the tennis courts at the north end of the park (SE 23rd & Bybee)
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Parque Natural de Westmoreland
7530 SE 22nd AveThe Nature Playground is a great place for young kids. Sand pits, logs to walk on, hand pumps to operate, toys to play with etc. The Portland Petanque Club is also located in this park. This is where you will find me just about every Sunday and Wednesday from noon until dark, rain or shine. Petanque is the French version of Bocci Ball and it is played with steel boules about the size of baseballs. It is one of those "easy to learn, but takes a lifetime to master" kind of games. We have extra boules for you to use. Beginners and kids are welcome and it's FREE. Located across the street from the tennis courts at the north end of the park (SE 23rd & Bybee)
Definitely worth a drive if you have the time. Catch the Scenic Highway in Troutdale (off of I-84) and enjoy many spectacular waterfalls and trails.
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Área Cénica Nacional do Desfiladeiro do Rio Columbia
Definitely worth a drive if you have the time. Catch the Scenic Highway in Troutdale (off of I-84) and enjoy many spectacular waterfalls and trails.
Want to get into some snow, even in the summer? Take the 1.5 hour drive to Historic Timberline Lodge. You won't be sorry! And for skiing, if you like awesome views and mostly Blue runs, this is a good destination. You will find more expert (Black Diamond) terrain a bit further up Hwy. 26 at Mt. Hood Meadows. For night skiing, under the lights, Ski Bowl, has the largest night terrain in the country (and it's upper bowl has some of the mountain's steepest runs). Ski Bowl is the first area you reach on Mt. Hood and you can be there in an hour. They also have a summertime toboggan course, mountain biking, and other summer adventure activities.
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadWant to get into some snow, even in the summer? Take the 1.5 hour drive to Historic Timberline Lodge. You won't be sorry! And for skiing, if you like awesome views and mostly Blue runs, this is a good destination. You will find more expert (Black Diamond) terrain a bit further up Hwy. 26 at Mt. Hood Meadows. For night skiing, under the lights, Ski Bowl, has the largest night terrain in the country (and it's upper bowl has some of the mountain's steepest runs). Ski Bowl is the first area you reach on Mt. Hood and you can be there in an hour. They also have a summertime toboggan course, mountain biking, and other summer adventure activities.
I believe this park is recognized as the only wilderness area within a city limits in the USA. Miles of hiking trails await.
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Parque Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdI believe this park is recognized as the only wilderness area within a city limits in the USA. Miles of hiking trails await.
It is a designated wildlife refuge and it is located "right over there!" The trailhead is right behind the baseball field at Selwood Park. Turn right at the bottom of the hill and follow the trail along the base of the bluff for about a mile and a half. At that point you will see a trail to the left that will lead you to the bike trail along the river. Turn left and you can follow the Springwater Cooridor back to Spokane Street and back to our house, making it about a 4-mile loop. Great for walking, running, birding, etc.
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Refúgio de Vida Selvagem Oaks Bottom
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayIt is a designated wildlife refuge and it is located "right over there!" The trailhead is right behind the baseball field at Selwood Park. Turn right at the bottom of the hill and follow the trail along the base of the bluff for about a mile and a half. At that point you will see a trail to the left that will lead you to the bike trail along the river. Turn left and you can follow the Springwater Cooridor back to Spokane Street and back to our house, making it about a 4-mile loop. Great for walking, running, birding, etc.
Biking or walking, this is a great trail that runs along side the east bank of the Willamette River. You can pick up the trail at the west end of Spokane Street (near our house) and reach downtown in about 20 min. by bike. For the return trip, pick your way along various bike trails, bike lanes and backroads following the west bank of the river and cross the new Sellwood Bridge to reach our house. (See the bike map we have left you with the printed materials.) You can also ride the Springwater Corridor out to the farmlands east of the city out as far as Boring, OR. That's right, we have a town named "Boring." We have another one named "Drain," but that is a whole other direction and story!
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Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveBiking or walking, this is a great trail that runs along side the east bank of the Willamette River. You can pick up the trail at the west end of Spokane Street (near our house) and reach downtown in about 20 min. by bike. For the return trip, pick your way along various bike trails, bike lanes and backroads following the west bank of the river and cross the new Sellwood Bridge to reach our house. (See the bike map we have left you with the printed materials.) You can also ride the Springwater Corridor out to the farmlands east of the city out as far as Boring, OR. That's right, we have a town named "Boring." We have another one named "Drain," but that is a whole other direction and story!
Arts & Culture
A nice place to get a feel for Oregon. Interesting exhibits and cool gift shop for local flavor.
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Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveA nice place to get a feel for Oregon. Interesting exhibits and cool gift shop for local flavor.
Good permanent and visiting collections. I like the Northwest Native Art floor.
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Museu de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveGood permanent and visiting collections. I like the Northwest Native Art floor.
Cool shop downtown with all sorts of tempting artistic goodies. There is also a shop at the airport if you miss this one.
Real Mother Goose
Cool shop downtown with all sorts of tempting artistic goodies. There is also a shop at the airport if you miss this one.
Shopping
Great place for unique handmade local crafts. Open Saturdays and Sundays through most of the year (except winter months).
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Mercado de Sábado de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyGreat place for unique handmade local crafts. Open Saturdays and Sundays through most of the year (except winter months).
Lots of good food and fresh produce. Located on the Park Blocks at Portland State University.
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveLots of good food and fresh produce. Located on the Park Blocks at Portland State University.
Essentials
Good overall grocery store. Not huge, but they will be able to fulfill most of your hunger needs.
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QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie AveGood overall grocery store. Not huge, but they will be able to fulfill most of your hunger needs.
Good selection of natural foods and good deli. A bit more expensive than QFC in Westmoreland, but high quality food within walking distance.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGood selection of natural foods and good deli. A bit more expensive than QFC in Westmoreland, but high quality food within walking distance.
Good place for any hardware needs. Located right next to QFC grocery store in Westmoreland.
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Westmoreland Ace Hardware
6505 SE Milwaukie AveGood place for any hardware needs. Located right next to QFC grocery store in Westmoreland.
Safeway
4515 SE Woodstock BlvdI believe this s the closest full service pharmacy to us.