Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Local outlet of a citywide empire. Delicious croissants, pastries, sandwiches and more. Good for breakfast or lunch!
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont St Local outlet of a citywide empire. Delicious croissants, pastries, sandwiches and more. Good for breakfast or lunch!
Ate-Oh-Ate Grill
5200 SE Woodstock Blvd Hawaiian fast food, oh so good
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveHeart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside St Best local coffee roaster.
Ron's Restaurant
8869 SE 82nd Ave Our favorite local brunch spot and a close walk too!
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdBest ice cream in this part of SE, without the lines!
Great food carts and shops from throughout Latin America. On weekends there are often musical performances too. Our favorite cart is Tierra del Sol, with many Oaxacan specialities. Try the flat tlayuda -- it can feed 2-4 people easily.
125 locals recommend
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdGreat food carts and shops from throughout Latin America. On weekends there are often musical performances too. Our favorite cart is Tierra del Sol, with many Oaxacan specialities. Try the flat tlayuda -- it can feed 2-4 people easily.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kind of a dive, but the best kind. We love the burgers here and the crowd is always interesting. 21+ only.
60 locals recommend
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock Blvd Kind of a dive, but the best kind. We love the burgers here and the crowd is always interesting. 21+ only.
Local branch of a Hood River based brewery, one of Oregon's best. The taproom serves more than a dozen inventive and delicious beers plus wood-fired pizza. Highly recommended, but be aware -- there can be a wait.
98 locals recommend
Double Mountain Taproom
4336 SE Woodstock Blvd Local branch of a Hood River based brewery, one of Oregon's best. The taproom serves more than a dozen inventive and delicious beers plus wood-fired pizza. Highly recommended, but be aware -- there can be a wait.
Awesome view from the rooftop bar of what used to be Washington High School. You don't want to miss it on a clear day.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StAwesome view from the rooftop bar of what used to be Washington High School. You don't want to miss it on a clear day.
Parks & Nature
A great hiking trail is tucked in the hidden canyon in the middle of the Reed College campus. Ask us for details!
79 locals recommend
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock BlvdA great hiking trail is tucked in the hidden canyon in the middle of the Reed College campus. Ask us for details!
One of our favorite local hiking trails, great views of wildlife and very close to the river. You can also check out Oaks Park's rides when you're done hiking.
111 locals recommend
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayOne of our favorite local hiking trails, great views of wildlife and very close to the river. You can also check out Oaks Park's rides when you're done hiking.
Essentials
Lots of fresh items to cook in the cottage or as takeout. Check out the roof deck for drinks and snacks above the treetops.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLots of fresh items to cook in the cottage or as takeout. Check out the roof deck for drinks and snacks above the treetops.
Multnomah County Library - Woodstock
6008 SE 49th AveWoodstock Laundry
4740 SE Woodstock BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveFun old movie theatre in the Westmoreland neighborhood.
The nearest multiplex for the latest hits on the big screen.
28 locals recommend
Century 16 Eastport Plaza
4040 SE 82nd AveThe nearest multiplex for the latest hits on the big screen.
Our favorite of Portland's many theaterpubs -- enjoy a drink, slice of pizza and a great film.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOur favorite of Portland's many theaterpubs -- enjoy a drink, slice of pizza and a great film.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdClosest car rental shop to our cottage.
The 71 bus runs north and south on 52nd Avenue, providing access to the Red and Blue Line MAX at 60th Avenue to the north and the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall to the south. This route runs 7 days a week from early morning until about 11 p.m. Schedule here: https://trimet.org/schedules/r071.htm
SE 52nd & Reedway
The 71 bus runs north and south on 52nd Avenue, providing access to the Red and Blue Line MAX at 60th Avenue to the north and the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall to the south. This route runs 7 days a week from early morning until about 11 p.m. Schedule here: https://trimet.org/schedules/r071.htm
The 19-Woodstock bus stops here, providing access to the Orange Line MAX and also going directly downtown 7 days a week, early morning. Check out arrivals here: https://trimet.org/#tracker/stop/6421/19
SE Woodstock Blvd & SE 51st Ave
The 19-Woodstock bus stops here, providing access to the Orange Line MAX and also going directly downtown 7 days a week, early morning. Check out arrivals here: https://trimet.org/#tracker/stop/6421/19
Sightseeing
Amazing near-360 degree view near the airport, and less crowded than other key viewpoints in Washington Park
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdAmazing near-360 degree view near the airport, and less crowded than other key viewpoints in Washington Park