Guidebook for Portland Mississipi District
Food Scene
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¿Por Que No? is not only our next door neighbor but is the best Taqueria in town. There's always a line, but don't be scared off - it moves quickly. Their margaritas are killer too.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveWALKABLE
¿Por Que No? is not only our next door neighbor but is the best Taqueria in town. There's always a line, but don't be scared off - it moves quickly. Their margaritas are killer too.
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveWALKABLE
Great pizza and live music!
Great sushi and happy hour. Sit by the huge fish tank and sip your sake. Very zen.
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UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveGreat sushi and happy hour. Sit by the huge fish tank and sip your sake. Very zen.
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Great coffee, chill atmosphere. What more do you need?
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveWALKABLE
Great coffee, chill atmosphere. What more do you need?
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Ruby Jewel creates extraordinarily ice cream. Every flavor is carefully hand-crafted daily in our North Portland kitchen, using the best ingredients sourced from farmers & artisans in Oregon and around the Northwest. Family owned and operated since 2004, they are committed to supporting our local community, economy, and limiting their impact on the environment wherever possible.
They may be a line but the wait will be well worth it!
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveWALKABLE
Ruby Jewel creates extraordinarily ice cream. Every flavor is carefully hand-crafted daily in our North Portland kitchen, using the best ingredients sourced from farmers & artisans in Oregon and around the Northwest. Family owned and operated since 2004, they are committed to supporting our local community, economy, and limiting their impact on the environment wherever possible.
They may be a line but the wait will be well worth it!
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Voodoo? Yeah it's a fun experience, but these are better donuts. You so need one of these donuts.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StWALKABLE
Voodoo? Yeah it's a fun experience, but these are better donuts. You so need one of these donuts.
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The name says it all: Not too big but Huge in taste. Great local micro brews too.
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Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveWALKABLE
The name says it all: Not too big but Huge in taste. Great local micro brews too.
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveBrisket to die for. They run out so get there early
The 1905
830 N Shaver StAlways Live Jazz! And Great Pizza What!? Really.
Mee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveGreat, affordable thai food. Our goto.
The BEST. NYC-style boiled bagels. All it's missing is the attitude. Try the Mama Lil's shmear.
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Bernstein's Bagels
816 N Russell StThe BEST. NYC-style boiled bagels. All it's missing is the attitude. Try the Mama Lil's shmear.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing ales. Try the Orbiter IPA and you'll know why. Delicious full menu too
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Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StAmazing ales. Try the Orbiter IPA and you'll know why. Delicious full menu too
Another great micro-brewery with full selection of fine ales.
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StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StAnother great micro-brewery with full selection of fine ales.
What a treat! Live music every night. A great bar, including a chill outside venue.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveWhat a treat! Live music every night. A great bar, including a chill outside venue.
German Bier, Food & Tradition. Lots of taps and food that will take you straight from to Deutschland. Great outside seating too.
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Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGerman Bier, Food & Tradition. Lots of taps and food that will take you straight from to Deutschland. Great outside seating too.
Essentials
Morgan Gary has transformed the local laundromat into a happening destination. Enjoy coffee, ales, food, live music - and machines that text you when your wash is done.
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Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StMorgan Gary has transformed the local laundromat into a happening destination. Enjoy coffee, ales, food, live music - and machines that text you when your wash is done.
NSM brings delicious, healthy food from local farmers, producers, ranchers and fishermen to our communities. You’ll find the best mix of grocery classics and local, organic favorites, from Frosted Flakes® to free-range chicken. You can also eat there and enjoy freshly prepared breakfast lunch or dinner, soups, salads, you mane it.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StNSM brings delicious, healthy food from local farmers, producers, ranchers and fishermen to our communities. You’ll find the best mix of grocery classics and local, organic favorites, from Frosted Flakes® to free-range chicken. You can also eat there and enjoy freshly prepared breakfast lunch or dinner, soups, salads, you mane it.
Parks & Nature
At over 5,000 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the US. With more than 80 miles of trails, and forest roads, Forest Park stretches more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits. It is a 10 minute drive, just across the Fremont Bridge.
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At over 5,000 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the US. With more than 80 miles of trails, and forest roads, Forest Park stretches more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits. It is a 10 minute drive, just across the Fremont Bridge.
Waterfront Park along the Willamette is home to many festivals and is a great place to enjoy an afternoon
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyWaterfront Park along the Willamette is home to many festivals and is a great place to enjoy an afternoon
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84, a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.
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Multnomah Falls Recreation Area
Interstate 84A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84, a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon, and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt. Hood National Forest extends south from the strikingly beautiful Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson.
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Isihlalo saseHood National Forest
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon, and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt. Hood National Forest extends south from the strikingly beautiful Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson.
Unofficially known as the Portland Rose Garden, this is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the US and features more than 10,000 roses. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world enjoy the sights and scents of the gardens, including its spectacular views of downtown and Mount Hood. It’s not surprising that this garden, located in Washington Park, is one of the City of Roses’ signature landmarks.
The garden is open daily and admission is free. While great city views are on offer year-round, the best rose-viewing months are May through September.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveUnofficially known as the Portland Rose Garden, this is the oldest official continuously operated public rose test garden in the US and features more than 10,000 roses. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world enjoy the sights and scents of the gardens, including its spectacular views of downtown and Mount Hood. It’s not surprising that this garden, located in Washington Park, is one of the City of Roses’ signature landmarks.
The garden is open daily and admission is free. While great city views are on offer year-round, the best rose-viewing months are May through September.
Within the 5 large exhibit areas of the 64-acre Oregon Zoo are 23 specialized exhibits. 1,955 individual animals represent 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Its the best little zoo in the country. Great concerts all summer long too.
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdWithin the 5 large exhibit areas of the 64-acre Oregon Zoo are 23 specialized exhibits. 1,955 individual animals represent 232 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Its the best little zoo in the country. Great concerts all summer long too.
Entertainment & Activities
We are the home of the MLS 2015 Champions - The Portland Timbers. Catch a home game at Providence Park and witness the Timbers Army - the best fans in the world.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StWe are the home of the MLS 2015 Champions - The Portland Timbers. Catch a home game at Providence Park and witness the Timbers Army - the best fans in the world.
Portland Trail Blazers
1 N Center Ct StRip City!
Sightseeing
National Geographic Magazine named Cannon Beach “one of The World’s 100 Most Beautiful Places” in their June 2013 issue. That comes as no surprise to those who have experienced the miles of scenic sandy beach with dramatic shoreline rock formations like Haystack Rock. Cannon Beach offers the perfect setting for a refreshing stroll, a warm gathering around a beach fire or exploring the Oregon Coast’s remarkable natural areas. There are dozens of public beach accesses that offer passage to this scenic wonderland. In addition to the unbeatable view from the beach, Cannon Beach offers easy access to several great viewpoints and natural areas, like nearby Ecola State Park with its unforgettable vistas, to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Oregon Coast.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetNational Geographic Magazine named Cannon Beach “one of The World’s 100 Most Beautiful Places” in their June 2013 issue. That comes as no surprise to those who have experienced the miles of scenic sandy beach with dramatic shoreline rock formations like Haystack Rock. Cannon Beach offers the perfect setting for a refreshing stroll, a warm gathering around a beach fire or exploring the Oregon Coast’s remarkable natural areas. There are dozens of public beach accesses that offer passage to this scenic wonderland. In addition to the unbeatable view from the beach, Cannon Beach offers easy access to several great viewpoints and natural areas, like nearby Ecola State Park with its unforgettable vistas, to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Oregon Coast.
Arts & Culture
The Portland Art Museum is the leading cultural institution in the state and region. The Museum presents a relevant and dynamic program originating from its collections and Film Center. With historically preserved and newly designed architectural space of the highest quality, the Museum invites, inspires, and fosters contemplation and discussion. As a beacon for culture and education for our growing and evolving community, the Museum is known for its exceptional programs, collections, and visitor amenities.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveThe Portland Art Museum is the leading cultural institution in the state and region. The Museum presents a relevant and dynamic program originating from its collections and Film Center. With historically preserved and newly designed architectural space of the highest quality, the Museum invites, inspires, and fosters contemplation and discussion. As a beacon for culture and education for our growing and evolving community, the Museum is known for its exceptional programs, collections, and visitor amenities.