Portland has a lot of great places to eat and fun things to do or see. We couldn’t fit all of them into our time together so we hope you have a chance to check out a few of our favorites. We will keep adding places to this list, so check back!
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Apizza Scholl 4741 SE Hawthorne Portland OR 97215
Some say it’s Portland’s best pizza. Opens at 5. Closes at 8:45. It’s a 2 min walk from our house so it’s definitely a family favorite.
Screen Door (Eastside) 2337 E. Burnside Portland OR 97214
Where the rich traditions of Southern food and with the fresh, local, and sustainable values of the Pacific Northwest. This blend—a meeting place of "fried and fresh"—celebrates both Southern comfort food and the region’s agricultural bounty, reflecting their deep passion for quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. Make reservations ahead! https://screendoorrestaurant.com
Baka Umai 4703 SE Hawthorne Blvd #100, Portland, OR 97214
Cozy restaurant offering a range of ramen dishes, from traditional to spicy, as well as noodle bowls, plus beer, craft beer and sake. https://bakaumai.com
Blue Star Donuts 3325 SE Division St. Suite 1, Portland, OR 97202 (971) 347-3126
Portland is the birthplace of Blue Star Donuts, another new-wave doughnut concept that has caught on fast. Voodoo Doughnut is known for its wacky creations — more specifically, its unusual doughnut toppings. Blue Star, however, takes a more highbrow approach to the humble doughnut. Donuts for grownups.
Places to Eat
Places to Visit
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Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210
Pittock Mansion is an iconic, historic landmark that tells the story of Portland’s evolution through a significant period in American history..https://pittockmansion.org
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon and the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States.Winter transforms this beautiful waterfall into a frozen spectacle. Warning: icy trails require caution and proper foot gear. The out-and-back hike to the overlook atop the upper falls is 2.4 miles total, with 800 feet of elevation gain. https://oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls
Powell’s Books 1005 W Burnside St. Portland, OR 97209
Walking into Powell’s City of Books in Portland is like stumbling into a haven for book lovers. This place isn’t your average bookstore, it’s the biggest independent one on the planet. Four stories covering an entire block filled with over half a million books.