Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Arts & Culture

Great rotating exhibits and a solid permanent collection, both classical and modern.
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Portlandské muzeum umění
1219 SW Park Ave
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Great rotating exhibits and a solid permanent collection, both classical and modern.
A great improv comedy venue!
Brody Theater
16 NW Broadway
A great improv comedy venue!
We've seen some great plays here!
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th Ave
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We've seen some great plays here!

Parks & Nature

At 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. A great way to get a hike in, and not have to drive too far to get there! One of the easiest and most accessible entrances is on 29th and NW Upshur, just beyond the Pearl neighborhood.
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Lesní park
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At 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. A great way to get a hike in, and not have to drive too far to get there! One of the easiest and most accessible entrances is on 29th and NW Upshur, just beyond the Pearl neighborhood.
A must see! This 190 acre park features picnic areas, basketball court, dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, trails both paved and unpaved, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, and a reservable wedding site. Included in this welcome guide is a map of the park. The fastest way to get there is take 76th south, and then turn right on Yamhill, and left on 69th. If you are feeling up for it, take the steps all the way to the top for an incredible view of the city!
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln St
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A must see! This 190 acre park features picnic areas, basketball court, dog off-leash area, horseshoe pit, trails both paved and unpaved, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, and a reservable wedding site. Included in this welcome guide is a map of the park. The fastest way to get there is take 76th south, and then turn right on Yamhill, and left on 69th. If you are feeling up for it, take the steps all the way to the top for an incredible view of the city!

Drinks & Nightlife

Pretty divey, but super fun, and the closest spot for karaoke.
Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge
7334 NE Glisan St
Pretty divey, but super fun, and the closest spot for karaoke.
Super fun "private room" karaoke you can rent out with a small group of friends, for maximum singing time! They have a bar where you can order drinks and food as well!
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Voicebox
734 SE 6th Ave
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Super fun "private room" karaoke you can rent out with a small group of friends, for maximum singing time! They have a bar where you can order drinks and food as well!
One of our favorites, with a multiple page menu filled with old-timey cocktails. Every Monday they have “coloring night”, in case you want to color with markers/crayons while you drink.
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Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark St
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One of our favorites, with a multiple page menu filled with old-timey cocktails. Every Monday they have “coloring night”, in case you want to color with markers/crayons while you drink.
Somewhat divey, but beloved. Decent southern style food, but where they shine is with their rotating tap list. Really great beers you usually can
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Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark St
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Somewhat divey, but beloved. Decent southern style food, but where they shine is with their rotating tap list. Really great beers you usually can

Sightseeing

Drive up to the top to see a stunning view of the city, or if you are in to rock climbing, there is an area for that as well!
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Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte Rd
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Drive up to the top to see a stunning view of the city, or if you are in to rock climbing, there is an area for that as well!
An easy drive to see some great waterfalls. There may be quite a few people there on weekends however.
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Multnomah Falls station
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An easy drive to see some great waterfalls. There may be quite a few people there on weekends however.

Entertainment & Activities

Oregon Zoo is great because it is up above the city, in the vast Washington Park. They have immersive exhibits and wide variety of animals. A solid day of fun activity!
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
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Oregon Zoo is great because it is up above the city, in the vast Washington Park. They have immersive exhibits and wide variety of animals. A solid day of fun activity!
An adorable old fashioned second-run movie theater which sells beer and wine to drink while you watch your movie!
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Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark St
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An adorable old fashioned second-run movie theater which sells beer and wine to drink while you watch your movie!

Getting Around

The nearest MAX station which will take you to the airport in one direction and downtown in the other. There are bus stops closer by that will also take you downtown however.
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NE 82nd Ave station
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The nearest MAX station which will take you to the airport in one direction and downtown in the other. There are bus stops closer by that will also take you downtown however.

Food Scene

A cute little cafe with delicious small plates and baked goods. A great treat for yourself after trekking all the way to the top of Mt. Tabor!
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Coquine
6839 SE Belmont St
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A cute little cafe with delicious small plates and baked goods. A great treat for yourself after trekking all the way to the top of Mt. Tabor!
Great Pizza, and a cool scene!
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East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan St
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Great Pizza, and a cool scene!
A long established neighborhood hub. Sells coffee, sandwiches and homemade pie. With ample seating space, but be prepared for a line during weekend brunch time!
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Bipartisan Cafe
7901 SE Stark St
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A long established neighborhood hub. Sells coffee, sandwiches and homemade pie. With ample seating space, but be prepared for a line during weekend brunch time!
A solid “new American” style dinner and brunch spot, with usually less of a wait than The Observatory.
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Redwood
7915 SE Stark St
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A solid “new American” style dinner and brunch spot, with usually less of a wait than The Observatory.
A vast selection of teas, kombucha and even bubble tea. Ample seating space, and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Townshend's Montavilla Teahouse
7940 SE Stark St
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A vast selection of teas, kombucha and even bubble tea. Ample seating space, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Delicious falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more! Definitely try some arak, anise flavored wine, served in the traditional style.
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Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
8005 SE Stark St
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Delicious falafel, shawarma, tabouli and more! Definitely try some arak, anise flavored wine, served in the traditional style.
A great little sushi spot. Definitely try the “Monkey’s Brain.”
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Miyamoto
422 SE 81st Ave
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A great little sushi spot. Definitely try the “Monkey’s Brain.”
The most popular restaurant according to Yelp in Montavilla. Delicious foods and amazing cocktails. Be prepared for a long wait though. If you don't mind a smaller food menu, and a less fancy atmosphere, you can go to their back lounge called the "Over and Out" where there usually isn't a wait.
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The Observatory
8115 SE Stark St
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The most popular restaurant according to Yelp in Montavilla. Delicious foods and amazing cocktails. Be prepared for a long wait though. If you don't mind a smaller food menu, and a less fancy atmosphere, you can go to their back lounge called the "Over and Out" where there usually isn't a wait.