Portland Guide to Local Favorites
Shopping
3158 E Burnside St,
A VERY cool, throw-back music store that is jam packed with all music styles. They have a really decent vinyl selection and cool stuff e.g. puzzles, gag gifts, etc.
45 paikallista suosittelee
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside St3158 E Burnside St,
A VERY cool, throw-back music store that is jam packed with all music styles. They have a really decent vinyl selection and cool stuff e.g. puzzles, gag gifts, etc.
3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Terrific card and gift shop. Filled with cool stuff including novelty socks, clothes, handbags and jewelry.
51 paikallista suosittelee
Presents of Mind
3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Terrific card and gift shop. Filled with cool stuff including novelty socks, clothes, handbags and jewelry.
1439 NE Alberta St.
Unique clothes at affordable prices and even carry sizes that normal woman wear !!! Frock in in a fun area on Alberta where there are other shops and restaurants. It's a very Portlandy part of Portland.
30 paikallista suosittelee
Frock Boutique
1439 NE Alberta St1439 NE Alberta St.
Unique clothes at affordable prices and even carry sizes that normal woman wear !!! Frock in in a fun area on Alberta where there are other shops and restaurants. It's a very Portlandy part of Portland.
3601 SE Division St
Sweet little shop that specializes in unique ceramic air plant containers. They have a bit of jewelry, cards, art, etc. Great spot to get some little gifts to bring home.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Carter & Rose
3601 SE Division St3601 SE Division St
Sweet little shop that specializes in unique ceramic air plant containers. They have a bit of jewelry, cards, art, etc. Great spot to get some little gifts to bring home.
801 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
This place is like a jewelry store for coffee making. You can buy a little something for pour overs or thousands of dollars for beautiful ways to make coffee.
Clive Coffee
801 SE Hawthorne Blvd801 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
This place is like a jewelry store for coffee making. You can buy a little something for pour overs or thousands of dollars for beautiful ways to make coffee.
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
This isn't THE Powell's that takes up a whole city block downtown, but its a great little-sister version.
230 paikallista suosittelee
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
This isn't THE Powell's that takes up a whole city block downtown, but its a great little-sister version.
Wonderful little card shop with a small selection of interesting books, journals, pens and other miscellany
15 paikallista suosittelee
Little Otsu
3225 SE Division StWonderful little card shop with a small selection of interesting books, journals, pens and other miscellany
Everything you never thought you'd find in a store that caters to personal satisfaction. You'll have to see for yourself. Very professional staff and a very wide-variety of inventory for a wide range of interests.
14 paikallista suosittelee
She Bop
3213 SE Division StEverything you never thought you'd find in a store that caters to personal satisfaction. You'll have to see for yourself. Very professional staff and a very wide-variety of inventory for a wide range of interests.
Local, family owned store with a great selection of puzzles, toys and games.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Thinker Toys
7784 SW Capitol HwyLocal, family owned store with a great selection of puzzles, toys and games.
Northwest Wools
3524 SW Troy StKnitters beware. Fabulous yarn selection at a wide-range of prices. Excellent staff.
Lovely home goods store featuring mid-eastern goods. Turkish towels, soaps, rugs, etc. Not a budget store, but quality is obvious in their selections.
7 paikallista suosittelee
INDIGO TRADERS
7814 SW Capitol HwyLovely home goods store featuring mid-eastern goods. Turkish towels, soaps, rugs, etc. Not a budget store, but quality is obvious in their selections.
A gem of an independent book store and another reason to visit Multnomah Village
38 paikallista suosittelee
Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol HwyA gem of an independent book store and another reason to visit Multnomah Village
Opened in 1992 by two local women. Wonderful selection of books and cards and very helpful staff.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Broadway Books
1714 NE BroadwayOpened in 1992 by two local women. Wonderful selection of books and cards and very helpful staff.
Sweet little soap shop in Sellwood, where the hand soap in the bathroom comes from. Their website says it all
"Delightfully nourishing, rejuvenating & healing all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, pthalate-free body care products.
Made from scratch in small batches, by hand, with heart".
CAMAMU SOAP
1229 SE Nehalem StSweet little soap shop in Sellwood, where the hand soap in the bathroom comes from. Their website says it all
"Delightfully nourishing, rejuvenating & healing all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, pthalate-free body care products.
Made from scratch in small batches, by hand, with heart".
Essentials
They call it the Friendliest Store in Town for a reason. Lots of local, organic food, excellent cheese and wine selections, full meat and fish counter, prepared foods AND you can buy typical grocery store stuff like sugary cereal and cheap beer.
1022 paikallista suosittelee
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThey call it the Friendliest Store in Town for a reason. Lots of local, organic food, excellent cheese and wine selections, full meat and fish counter, prepared foods AND you can buy typical grocery store stuff like sugary cereal and cheap beer.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdThey also have all kinds of housewares, hardware, etc.
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StParks & Nature
Beautiful views, big trees, great trails for a walk or run.
405 paikallista suosittelee
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StBeautiful views, big trees, great trails for a walk or run.
Portland's Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful in the U.S. A very strong bond between Japanese and U.S. landscape architects spanning over decades contribute to the authentic beauty and serene grounds.
1015 paikallista suosittelee
Portlandin japanilainen puutarha
611 SW Kingston AvePortland's Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful in the U.S. A very strong bond between Japanese and U.S. landscape architects spanning over decades contribute to the authentic beauty and serene grounds.
This place is amazing - more beautiful roses (assuming you are here late April 'ish - October) in one place than you've likely seen. Also beautiful views of Mt. Hood and the City.
71 paikallista suosittelee
International Rose Test Garden station
This place is amazing - more beautiful roses (assuming you are here late April 'ish - October) in one place than you've likely seen. Also beautiful views of Mt. Hood and the City.
Forest Park is just over 5,000 acres of forested open space, making it the largest forested urban park in the U.S. A number of trails are in place for hiking and running.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127
940 paikallista suosittelee
Metsäpuisto
Forest Park is just over 5,000 acres of forested open space, making it the largest forested urban park in the U.S. A number of trails are in place for hiking and running.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=127
One of the best places to hike year-round. You can do just the lower part with all ages and abilities happy to be there and a more rigorus hike can be added or done instead on the upper trail. It's only about an hour from our place so a day trip is definately doable
31 paikallista suosittelee
Salmon River Trail
E Welches RdOne of the best places to hike year-round. You can do just the lower part with all ages and abilities happy to be there and a more rigorus hike can be added or done instead on the upper trail. It's only about an hour from our place so a day trip is definately doable
Drinks & Nightlife
Haven't been here in a while myself, but its a great little neighborhood bar that often has live music
65 paikallista suosittelee
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StHaven't been here in a while myself, but its a great little neighborhood bar that often has live music
Great local music, vibrant scene, outside (and indoor) seating.
436 paikallista suosittelee
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat local music, vibrant scene, outside (and indoor) seating.
Cool venue near downtown. Lots of different music styles. Good beer - but eat somewhere else :)
159 paikallista suosittelee
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StCool venue near downtown. Lots of different music styles. Good beer - but eat somewhere else :)
Fabulous, neighborhood wine shop that serves a great selection of meats, cheeses and other snacks. Affordable and friendly.
48 paikallista suosittelee
Division Wines
3564 SE Division StFabulous, neighborhood wine shop that serves a great selection of meats, cheeses and other snacks. Affordable and friendly.
Arts & Culture
Great permanent collections and always something interesting showing. Gift shop is terrific
785 paikallista suosittelee
Portlandin taidemuseo
1219 SW Park AveGreat permanent collections and always something interesting showing. Gift shop is terrific
Entertainment & Activities
Great refurbished theater. You can order beer, wine and a bit of food. They host many of the films that are part of our local film festivals.
231 paikallista suosittelee
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdGreat refurbished theater. You can order beer, wine and a bit of food. They host many of the films that are part of our local film festivals.