Tawni's Guidebook
Food scene
Seating is currently first come, first served. They have a great patio and are currently welcoming indoor dining.
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Wonderly
4727 NE Fremont StSeating is currently first come, first served. They have a great patio and are currently welcoming indoor dining.
Great curry & fabulous cocktails! The patio is lovely too.
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Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont StGreat curry & fabulous cocktails! The patio is lovely too.
Walk to Grand Central for a yummy breakfast pastry or order to pick up. Grab a sandwich and chips before heading out for a hike!
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Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StWalk to Grand Central for a yummy breakfast pastry or order to pick up. Grab a sandwich and chips before heading out for a hike!
Yonder
4636 NE 42nd AveYummy comfort food available for take-out
Huge portions and unique local fare. This restaurant is the brainchild of two local food truck owners. Everything is AMAZING!
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Huge portions and unique local fare. This restaurant is the brainchild of two local food truck owners. Everything is AMAZING!
Sightseeing
Beautifully curated and serene. The views of the city are also breathtaking. A lovely spot for a quiet afternoon or evening sunset.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautifully curated and serene. The views of the city are also breathtaking. A lovely spot for a quiet afternoon or evening sunset.
A short walk away, this is a beautiful park. It hosts an all-weather track, a play structure, tennis courts, and a dog park.
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Grant Park
A short walk away, this is a beautiful park. It hosts an all-weather track, a play structure, tennis courts, and a dog park.
We love walking through this historic neighborhood and admiring the beautiful and unique architecture. The yards are full of cultivated gardens; especially enjoyable in the morning or evening/dusk hours.
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Irvington
We love walking through this historic neighborhood and admiring the beautiful and unique architecture. The yards are full of cultivated gardens; especially enjoyable in the morning or evening/dusk hours.
If you love hunting for vintage finds, this is the place! Urbanite hosts showrooms for several local shops. Vintage furniture, local maker goods, and vintage or new clothing can all be found at this fantastic spot.
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Urbanite
1005 SE Grand AveIf you love hunting for vintage finds, this is the place! Urbanite hosts showrooms for several local shops. Vintage furniture, local maker goods, and vintage or new clothing can all be found at this fantastic spot.
Novice and experienced hikers alike will enjoy beautiful views on any of the easily accessible trails at Forrest Park.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
Novice and experienced hikers alike will enjoy beautiful views on any of the easily accessible trails at Forrest Park.
Alberta Arts District
Neighborhoods
Head up the hill to Fremont avenue and cross into Alameda for a hearty outdoor walk right here in the city. The views are fantastic and the homes are lovely to see.
Alameda
Head up the hill to Fremont avenue and cross into Alameda for a hearty outdoor walk right here in the city. The views are fantastic and the homes are lovely to see.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Portland Drivers are Polite
Of course one should always use caution when crossing a street, but here in Portland, we are extra polite. Drivers will stop for pedestrians almost anywhere!
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It rains here!
A light raincoat is a good idea most times of the year. Be sure to check the weather before you come!