Things To Do in
Portland, Oregon
Coffee + Tea Shops:
Sterling Coffee Roasters: Great espresso and a low-key atmosphere
Coava Coffee Roasters: Well-known local coffee roaster
Heart Coffee Roasters: Popular spot for really good coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters: One of Portland’s classic coffee shops
Proud Mary Coffee: Coffee and big Australian-style brunch
Case Study Coffee: Good coffee, pastries and plenty of seating
Deadstock Coffee: Coffee shop with a sneaker and basketball theme
Roseline Coffee: Local roaster with several Portland locations
Nossa Familia Coffee: Family-run Portland coffee company
Upper Left Roasters: Nice neighborhood café in SE Portland
Keeper Coffee Co.: Coffee, pastries and a casual neighborhood feel
Shops + Boutiques:
Frances May: Clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods
MadeHere: Gifts and products made by local makers
Woonwinkel: Home goods, gifts and design pieces
Tender Loving Empire: Art, gifts, jewelry and Portland-made goods
Portland Gear: Portland-themed clothing and souvenirs
MUJI Portland: Japanese stationery, clothing and home goods
Betsy & Iya: Locally designed jewelry and accessories
Crafty Wonderland: Handmade goods from local artists
Canoe: Home goods, kitchenware and design items
Seven Sisters: Slow fashion, independent designers and small-batch makers
Portland Nursery: Large garden center with plants and gifts
Restaurants:
Urdaneta: Spanish-style small plates in Alberta
Nostrana: Italian food and handmade pasta
Canard: French-inspired food and small plates
Eem: Thai food and Texas-style BBQ
Langbaan: Thai tasting menu
Le Pigeon: Small French-inspired restaurant
Apizza Scholls: Well-known Portland pizza
Tusk: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired food
Kann: Haitian-inspired cuisine and cocktails with a vegan menu
Lilia Comedor: Mexican food using Northwest ingredients
Screen Door: Southern food and popular brunch
Oma's Hideaway: Southeast Asian food
Lovely's Fifty Fifty: Small pizza spot with seasonal toppings
Gado Gado: Indonesian-inspired food
Afuri: Ramen and Japanese small plates
Matt's BBQ: Texas-style BBQ
Portland City Grill: Steak, seafood and downtown views
Q Restaurant: Upscale Northwest-inspired dining
Dessert + Bakeries:
Lauretta Jean's: Pies, cakes and classic baked goods
Ken's Artisan Bakery: Bread, croissants and French pastries
Saint Honoré Boulangerie: French pastries and fresh bread
JinJu Patisserie: French pastries with Korean flavors
Pip's Original Doughnuts: Small made-to-order doughnuts
Blue Star Donuts: Gourmet doughnuts with unusual flavors
Salt & Straw: Ice cream with rotating creative flavors
Cloud City Ice Cream: Small local ice cream shop
Petunia's Pies & Pastries: Cakes, pies and gluten-free options
Twisted Croissant: Sweet and savory croissants
Baker & Spice: Cakes, pies, bread and pastries
Breweries, Wine Bars + Cocktail Bars:
Great Notion Brewing: Known for hazy IPAs and fruit-forward beers
Breakside Brewery: Large selection of different beer styles
Wayfinder Beer: Particularly good for lagers and a great beer-hall atmosphere
Gigantic Brewing: Creative beers and a relaxed neighborhood feel
Division Wines: Relaxed wine bar with a strong European-focused selection
Bar Diane: Natural wine, cocktails, and small plates in a cozy setting
Muse Winebar: Small, intimate wine bar that's good for lingering over a glass
Parallel Restaurant & Wine Bar: Wine-focused spot with a more substantial food menu
Scotch Lodge: Excellent craft cocktails with a strong whisky focus
Too Soon: Intimate cocktail bar with creative drinks
Rum Club: Rum-forward cocktails with a fun, tropical atmosphere
Teardrop Lounge: Established Portland cocktail bar with a polished atmosphere
Bookstores:
Powell's City of Books: Massive bookstore covering an entire city block
Broadway Books: Independent bookstore with a good general selection
Annie Bloom's Books: Small bookstore in Multnomah Village
Green Bean Books: Children's bookstore on Alberta
Chaparral Books: Used, rare and out-of-print books
Arches Bookhouse: Theology, philosophy, history and literature
Word Virus Books: Books focused on literature, poetry and the arts
Parks + Hikes:
Forest Park: Huge forested park with miles of trails
Washington Park: Gardens, trails and several major attractions
Hoyt Arboretum: Walking trails through a large tree collection
Mount Tabor Park: Trails and views from an extinct volcano
Council Crest Park: One of the best city viewpoints
Tryon Creek State Natural Area: Wooded trails just outside downtown
Powell Butte Nature Park: Open trails with mountain views
Leach Botanical Garden: Botanical garden with trails and a tree walk
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: Gardens, ponds and walking paths
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge: Wetlands and wildlife viewing
Kelley Point Park: Trails and river views
Peninsula Park: Historic rose garden and neighborhood park
Laurelhurst Park: Large park with a pond and walking paths
Gabriel Park: Large park with trails and recreation areas
Museums, Galleries + Gardens:
Portland Art Museum: Largest art museum in Oregon
OMSI: Science museum, planetarium and submarine
Oregon Historical Society: Oregon history and exhibits
Pittock Mansion: Historic mansion with incredible city views
Portland Japanese Garden: Japanese gardens and cultural exhibits in Washington Park
Lan Su Chinese Garden: Classical Chinese garden in Old Town
Oregon Jewish Museum: Oregon Jewish history and culture
Blue Sky Gallery: Contemporary photography
Portland Center for the Arts: Theater, concerts and performing arts
Oregon Maritime Museum: Historic ships and Portland river history
Oregon Rail Heritage Center: Historic trains and locomotives
World Forestry Center: Exhibits about forests and conservation
International Rose Test Garden: Famous rose garden with views over downtown
Miscellaneous:
Hollywood Theatre: Historic theater with movies and events
Portland Saturday Market: Local vendors, crafts and food
Oregon Zoo: Zoo located in Washington Park
Portland Aerial Tram: Short ride with views of the city
Portland Spirit Cruises: Cruises along the Willamette River
Oaks Amusement Park: Classic amusement park with rides and games
Neighborhoods to Explore:
Alberta Arts District: Shops, restaurants, murals and galleries
Hawthorne: Vintage shops, cafés and restaurants
Division/Clinton: Lots of restaurants and small shops
Mississippi: Restaurants, breweries, shops and music
Nob Hill/NW 23rd: Boutiques, restaurants and historic homes
Pearl District: Powell's, galleries, shopping and restaurants
Central Eastside: Breweries, restaurants and converted warehouses
Sellwood-Moreland: Antiques, local shops and riverfront paths
St. Johns: Small-town feel and the St. Johns Bridge
Woodstock: Walkable neighborhood with local businesses
Multnomah Village: Small, walkable shopping district