Fernando's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The scenic drive down I-84 takes you through the Columbia River Gorge which is absolutely stunning and Multnomah Falls is the most Iconic water fall in the area. Great hiking in every direction!
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Multnomah Falls station
The scenic drive down I-84 takes you through the Columbia River Gorge which is absolutely stunning and Multnomah Falls is the most Iconic water fall in the area. Great hiking in every direction!
If you are here in spring and early summer, you must go check out this spot! Hundreds of varietals of beautiful roses and amazing views of Mt.Hood and Downtown Portland. Easy hiking trails and Japanese Gardens are near by as well.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveIf you are here in spring and early summer, you must go check out this spot! Hundreds of varietals of beautiful roses and amazing views of Mt.Hood and Downtown Portland. Easy hiking trails and Japanese Gardens are near by as well.
Largest bookstore this side of the Mississippi River and a Portland institution in the heart of Downtow’s Pearl District which is filled food, brew pubs and shopping.
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLargest bookstore this side of the Mississippi River and a Portland institution in the heart of Downtow’s Pearl District which is filled food, brew pubs and shopping.
Great restaurants, views, hiking trails and not too touristy. I’ve lived in Portland for 26 years and this is my favorite beach day trip destination.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetGreat restaurants, views, hiking trails and not too touristy. I’ve lived in Portland for 26 years and this is my favorite beach day trip destination.
Food scene
This is my favorite restaurant in town! The owners are originally from New Orleans so very authentic Cajun and Southern inspired dishes that won’t break the bank. They have a great brunch menu as well but very popular so might be a 45 min wait on weekends.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StThis is my favorite restaurant in town! The owners are originally from New Orleans so very authentic Cajun and Southern inspired dishes that won’t break the bank. They have a great brunch menu as well but very popular so might be a 45 min wait on weekends.
This is my wife and my go to breakfast spot. Great service and food and usually not too long of a wait. Great coffee too!
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City State Diner
128 NE 28th AveThis is my wife and my go to breakfast spot. Great service and food and usually not too long of a wait. Great coffee too!
Voted one of the best restaurants in Portland on many national food critics list. This is fine dining at its best. Not cheap but delicious.
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Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StVoted one of the best restaurants in Portland on many national food critics list. This is fine dining at its best. Not cheap but delicious.
Hands down best BBQ in town. It’s also outside dining only and in a food pod with many other delicious food options and craft beer!
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Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveHands down best BBQ in town. It’s also outside dining only and in a food pod with many other delicious food options and craft beer!
Great sandwiches and occasional music venue near east side waterfront/produce row area. Close to downtown and great selection of cocktails and local beer.
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Bunk Bar Water
1028 SE Water AveGreat sandwiches and occasional music venue near east side waterfront/produce row area. Close to downtown and great selection of cocktails and local beer.
If you are into Italian cuisine, please do yourself the favor of checking this romantic place out.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StIf you are into Italian cuisine, please do yourself the favor of checking this romantic place out.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat breakfast spot in the neighborhood.
Music
Outside patio Americana music events
My friend Ezra owns this music venue and gastro pub. If you want to see music during your stay..The Alberta Street is doing socially distanced shows on their beautiful patio but get tickets in advance because due to limited capacity most shows are selling out.
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Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StMy friend Ezra owns this music venue and gastro pub. If you want to see music during your stay..The Alberta Street is doing socially distanced shows on their beautiful patio but get tickets in advance because due to limited capacity most shows are selling out.
Neighborhoods
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGreat shopping, food and people watching.
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Max trains
Max train is a great way to get downtown and to the airport. The max stops in the terminal at airport. Closest stop from our home is Lloyd Center (2 miles)or Hollywood Transit (4.5 miles away). Blue or Green line go to downtown and PDX. Most lines begin service at 4am but end right before midnight.