If you're staying in Portland for a few days, here are some suggestions of what to do. Feel free to ask us as well!
Here's a map of some of Jessica's favorite things to do in Portland, including restaurants, parks, and shops.
Suggested walks in the Portland area (all transit-accessible); suggested bike rides in the Portland area. Looking for bike events? Try this calendar.
Some of our favorite Portland restaurants:
- Lovely Hula Hands (upscale northwest cuisine, lovely atmosphere, right near our house)
- Toro Bravo (tapas and wine)
- Por Que No Taqueria (high-quality tacos; homemade tortillas)
- Kenny and Zuke's (real Jewish deli, at last!)
- Screen Door (upscale southern, with lots of veggies)
- Ken's Artisan Pizza (wood-fired pizza)
- Pok Pok (Thai food like you've never had it before)
You may have heard, we have some great coffee and beer here too
- Portland Farmer's Market (various locations)
- Powell's City of Books
- Chinese Classical Gardens
- Japanese Gardens
- Walk the Eastbank Esplanade and Waterfront Park
- Aerial Tram
- Forest Park and Washington Park
- Oaks Park (roller rink and rides)
