Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Awesome small grocery store within walking distance. Not cheap, but the food is all quality; it's like a small version of New Seasons. Espresso, bagels, pastries, hot/salad/soup bars, beer & wine.
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StAwesome small grocery store within walking distance. Not cheap, but the food is all quality; it's like a small version of New Seasons. Espresso, bagels, pastries, hot/salad/soup bars, beer & wine.
Huge 2-story grocery store including electronics, garden, apparel, pharmacy, starbucks.
204 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StHuge 2-story grocery store including electronics, garden, apparel, pharmacy, starbucks.
Food Scene
King Burrito Mexican Food
2924 N Lombard StCheap delicious burritos & other Mexican Food
Tuk Tuk
3226 N Lombard StThai food for dine-in or take-out
Sandwiches: hot and cold. Sides, beverages. On the way to St Johns.
19 locals recommend
East Side Deli on Lombard
4823 N Lombard StSandwiches: hot and cold. Sides, beverages. On the way to St Johns.
Flavour Spot
4707 N Lombard StWaffle cart
Drinks & Nightlife
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard StA nice little neighborhood bar that also serves breakfast.
Lombard Pub
3416 N Lombard St80's themed pub with vinyl and pinball
Everything Else
U.S. Bank Branch
7340 N Philadelphia AveThere's an outdoor ATM at this US Bank location
Shopping
Goodwill
3134 N Lombard StThrift store
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveDrug store / Pharmacy
Give & Take Resale
8128 N Denver AveVintage clothing and other items
Parks & Nature
Just across the St Johns Bridge is the largest park within city limits in America. Hiking and biking trails.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Just across the St Johns Bridge is the largest park within city limits in America. Hiking and biking trails.
Portland's oldest rose garden is closer than the one in Washington Park. There's an outdoor swimming pool here too.
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayPortland's oldest rose garden is closer than the one in Washington Park. There's an outdoor swimming pool here too.
Just a few blocks away. Huge wonderful trees, a lovely escape from the city streets. This park contains an indoor swimming pool too.
22 locals recommend
Columbia Park
Just a few blocks away. Huge wonderful trees, a lovely escape from the city streets. This park contains an indoor swimming pool too.
Pier Park
10325 N Lombard StHuge wooded area, forested frisbee golf course, and an outdoor pool.
Entertainment & Activities
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOver 100 years old, right on the river, free admission.
Largest roller skating floor west of the Mississippi. Beautifully maintained floor and a Wurlitzer organ.
33 locals recommend
Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park WayLargest roller skating floor west of the Mississippi. Beautifully maintained floor and a Wurlitzer organ.
This working enginehouse houses the three steam locomotives owned by the city of Portland, including the Southern Pacific 4449 which pulled the American Freedom Train in 1976. I volunteer here. Open Thur-Sun, 1-5 pm. On Saturdays a local railroad operates an excursion train between the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and Oaks Amusement Park.
17 locals recommend
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
2250 SE Water AveThis working enginehouse houses the three steam locomotives owned by the city of Portland, including the Southern Pacific 4449 which pulled the American Freedom Train in 1976. I volunteer here. Open Thur-Sun, 1-5 pm. On Saturdays a local railroad operates an excursion train between the Oregon Rail Heritage Center and Oaks Amusement Park.