Susie's Guidebook
Food scene, located in our area!
They have the best ice cream and it’s within walking distance of our home!
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
13539 NW Cornell RdThey have the best ice cream and it’s within walking distance of our home!
Built in 1946, this family owned and operated business is a landmark you won’t want to miss. Home of the jumbo burger. Located just a few miles from our place. https://therealhelvetiatavern.com
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Helvetia Tavern
10275 NW Helvetia RdBuilt in 1946, this family owned and operated business is a landmark you won’t want to miss. Home of the jumbo burger. Located just a few miles from our place. https://therealhelvetiatavern.com
Owned by a local family, they aim to please. Pub like atmosphere with excellent food and decent drinks! https://www.rockcreekcorner.com
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Rock Creek Corner
18515 NW West Union RdOwned by a local family, they aim to please. Pub like atmosphere with excellent food and decent drinks! https://www.rockcreekcorner.com
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
11830 NW Cedar Falls DrExcellent ramen! 5 minutes from our place!
One of our favorites, great food, wine and atmosphere! 5 minutes from our place, by Market of Choice.
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Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro
240 NW Lost Springs TerraceOne of our favorites, great food, wine and atmosphere! 5 minutes from our place, by Market of Choice.
One of our favorite Mcminnimans, a community landmark. Features live music, dance floor, pool table, 22 foot shuffle board along with ales and food. Beautiful country-like setting! A 15 minute drive from our place.
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McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass RdOne of our favorite Mcminnimans, a community landmark. Features live music, dance floor, pool table, 22 foot shuffle board along with ales and food. Beautiful country-like setting! A 15 minute drive from our place.
Wildfin American Grill - Beaverton
2725 SW Cedar Hills BlvdLocated close by, a local favorite
Good food, great happy hour. Cedar hills location close to a movie theater. Nice evening out!
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Oswego Grill- Beaverton
3211 Southwest Cedar Hills BoulevardGood food, great happy hour. Cedar hills location close to a movie theater. Nice evening out!
Sightseeing
These falls are beautiful! A must see! About 60 miles from here. Worth the drive!
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Iphaki yaseState yeSilver Falls
20024 Silver Falls Highway Southeast These falls are beautiful! A must see! About 60 miles from here. Worth the drive!
A beautiful garden enjoyed by travelers and locals alike! Located on this side of Portland, it’s an easy site seeing adventure!
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA beautiful garden enjoyed by travelers and locals alike! Located on this side of Portland, it’s an easy site seeing adventure!
Located 45 miles from the house, in the beautiful Columbia gorge, this is worth the drive. With hiking trails and waterfalls, this is a sightseeing paradise!
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Horsetail Falls
Located 45 miles from the house, in the beautiful Columbia gorge, this is worth the drive. With hiking trails and waterfalls, this is a sightseeing paradise!
This is stunning, you can hike to the top and view where the balls originate. Plan accordingly, it gets busy!
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Multnomah Falls station
This is stunning, you can hike to the top and view where the balls originate. Plan accordingly, it gets busy!
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdA beautiful local favorite
Urban park featuring a long floating walkway, plus a boat dock, walking & bike paths & public art.
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Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeUrban park featuring a long floating walkway, plus a boat dock, walking & bike paths & public art.
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StTranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
Food scene, Portland’s eastside
Comes highly recommended, located on Portlands east side. https://langbaanpdx.com/
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Langbaan
1818 SE 28th AveComes highly recommended, located on Portlands east side. https://langbaanpdx.com/
Located on the popular Hawthorne street, Portland’s east side, a local favorite for great pizza! http://www.apizzascholls.com/
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdLocated on the popular Hawthorne street, Portland’s east side, a local favorite for great pizza! http://www.apizzascholls.com/
Excellent Mediterranean food! You won’t be disappointed! https://www.shalomyallpdx.com/
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Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StExcellent Mediterranean food! You won’t be disappointed! https://www.shalomyallpdx.com/
Nimblefish
1524 SE 20th AveGreat sushi! https://www.nimblefishpdx.com/
Food scene Portland’s Westside
Highly recommended, located downtown Portland. https://www.duckhousepdx.com/
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Duck House Chinese Restaurant
1968 SW 5th AveHighly recommended, located downtown Portland. https://www.duckhousepdx.com/
Owned by our ex-mayor, Bud Clark, a local favorite. Known for their Reuben sandwiches! Small and quaint atmosphere, definitely worth the wait if there is one!
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Goose Hollow Inn
1927 SW Jefferson StOwned by our ex-mayor, Bud Clark, a local favorite. Known for their Reuben sandwiches! Small and quaint atmosphere, definitely worth the wait if there is one!
Operating since 1944, one of Portland’s top steak houses. Also known for their amazing onion rings! Easy access from our place. But, be sure and make reservations, typically booked! https://www.ringsidesteakhouse.com
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RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StOperating since 1944, one of Portland’s top steak houses. Also known for their amazing onion rings! Easy access from our place. But, be sure and make reservations, typically booked! https://www.ringsidesteakhouse.com
This is my all time favorite restaurant! Excellent food and drink, all in an very cozy atmosphere! It’s a bit pricey, but well worth it. Great for a special dinner! https://lechonpdx.com/
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Lechon
113 SW Naito PkwyThis is my all time favorite restaurant! Excellent food and drink, all in an very cozy atmosphere! It’s a bit pricey, but well worth it. Great for a special dinner! https://lechonpdx.com/
Definitely a local favorite, Elephants offers a variety of prepared foods, along with an assortment of deli options. Perfect place to visit especially if your cruising NW Portland’s 21st or 23rd areas! https://www.elephantsdeli.com/
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Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd AveDefinitely a local favorite, Elephants offers a variety of prepared foods, along with an assortment of deli options. Perfect place to visit especially if your cruising NW Portland’s 21st or 23rd areas! https://www.elephantsdeli.com/
My favorite Italian restaurant! Cozy atmosphere coupled with excellent Italian cuisine! Gets busy so a reservation is recommended! http://www.piazzaportland.com/
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Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StMy favorite Italian restaurant! Cozy atmosphere coupled with excellent Italian cuisine! Gets busy so a reservation is recommended! http://www.piazzaportland.com/
Great Thai food, located in an up and coming area of Portland! https://www.eempdx.com/
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Great Thai food, located in an up and coming area of Portland! https://www.eempdx.com/
Local favorite, excellent breakfast! French cuisine. https://cafeduberry.com/
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Cafe Du Berry
6439 S Macadam AveLocal favorite, excellent breakfast! French cuisine. https://cafeduberry.com/
Excellent Moroccan cuisine, fun atmosphere! https://marakesh.com
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Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveExcellent Moroccan cuisine, fun atmosphere! https://marakesh.com
The oldest bar in Portland, featuring Spanish coffees crafted at your table! They also have a nice menu, excellent turkey dinners!
https://hubers.com
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Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveThe oldest bar in Portland, featuring Spanish coffees crafted at your table! They also have a nice menu, excellent turkey dinners!
https://hubers.com
Home of the original Voodoo Doughnut, this counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs. Plan accordingly, the line can be long!
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveHome of the original Voodoo Doughnut, this counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs. Plan accordingly, the line can be long!
Great beer, food and atmosphere. Located close to Multnomah village, also a fun place to visit!
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Old Market Pub & Brewery
6959 SW Multnomah BlvdGreat beer, food and atmosphere. Located close to Multnomah village, also a fun place to visit!
Local farmers markets
This is located next to the Beaverton library, about 10 minutes from our place. Full of many local vegetable and fruit stands, along with a variety of food options, and local crafters, this is a farmers market worth seeing.
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Beaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th StThis is located next to the Beaverton library, about 10 minutes from our place. Full of many local vegetable and fruit stands, along with a variety of food options, and local crafters, this is a farmers market worth seeing.
The largest farmers market, located on the campus of PSU. Max line from sunset transit center will take you directly there!
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveThe largest farmers market, located on the campus of PSU. Max line from sunset transit center will take you directly there!
Great family adventures
Newly remodeled zoo, a large variety of animals, along with eateries, this zoo is enjoyed by many! Just a short drive east on hwy 26, a straight shot from our place!
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Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdNewly remodeled zoo, a large variety of animals, along with eateries, this zoo is enjoyed by many! Just a short drive east on hwy 26, a straight shot from our place!
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveWith ever changing exhibits, this is a family must see!
Among the oldest amusement parks in America, the Oaks first opened in 1905. Uniquely Portland, this park is located on the east side of the Willamette river.
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Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayAmong the oldest amusement parks in America, the Oaks first opened in 1905. Uniquely Portland, this park is located on the east side of the Willamette river.
Hikes
We have an extensive inner city park, with a variety of entrances. From our place, heading west on Cornell, upper McLeay park is an easy entrance to the many hiking trails. The beauty is worth the visit!
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Iphaki yomduliya
We have an extensive inner city park, with a variety of entrances. From our place, heading west on Cornell, upper McLeay park is an easy entrance to the many hiking trails. The beauty is worth the visit!
Located close to the small coastal town of neahkahnie , hikers who reach the top have a beautiful expansive view of the coast line. Head west on 26, turning south on hwy 101. A definite worthwhile hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/neahkahnie-mountain-via-south-trailhead
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Neahkahnie Mountain
Located close to the small coastal town of neahkahnie , hikers who reach the top have a beautiful expansive view of the coast line. Head west on 26, turning south on hwy 101. A definite worthwhile hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/neahkahnie-mountain-via-south-trailhead
Popular hiking spot with beautiful views. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Saddle_Mountain_Hike
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Saddle Mountain
Popular hiking spot with beautiful views. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Saddle_Mountain_Hike
A nice hike located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Horsetail_Falls_Loop_Hike
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Horsetail Falls
A nice hike located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Horsetail_Falls_Loop_Hike