Guidebook for Portland

Donna
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

This is one of our favorite places to stop in and eat. Very comfortable and walking distance from the house.
9 residents recomanen
Bethany Public House
4840 NW Bethany Blvd
9 residents recomanen
This is one of our favorite places to stop in and eat. Very comfortable and walking distance from the house.
This is a bit more formal than the pub and the food is AMAZING. The wine list is also excellent. I have never had something I didn't like here. Walking distance.
7 residents recomanen
Bethany's Table
15325 NW Central Dr
7 residents recomanen
This is a bit more formal than the pub and the food is AMAZING. The wine list is also excellent. I have never had something I didn't like here. Walking distance.
This little shoebox restaurant is delicious and completely vegan. Very affordable. Walking distance.
Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro
4888 NW Bethany Blvd
This little shoebox restaurant is delicious and completely vegan. Very affordable. Walking distance.
This is out in the country, and yet is often full. Just a short drive through the country away.
23 residents recomanen
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd
23 residents recomanen
This is out in the country, and yet is often full. Just a short drive through the country away.
This is a new branch of the Grand Central Bakery and it is just as good. The best fresh breads and pastries you will find. They also have amazing soups and other things they will make you for lunches or picnics, as well as some premade pie or other pastry shells. Their gooey monkey bars are amazing, as are their fresh seasonal berry pastries.
226 residents recomanen
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont St
226 residents recomanen
This is a new branch of the Grand Central Bakery and it is just as good. The best fresh breads and pastries you will find. They also have amazing soups and other things they will make you for lunches or picnics, as well as some premade pie or other pastry shells. Their gooey monkey bars are amazing, as are their fresh seasonal berry pastries.

Everything Else

This is a HUGE forested green space with many hiking trails. You can mountain bike on some of the trails as well. A few miles from the house depending on which entrance you choose.
940 residents recomanen
Parc Forestal
940 residents recomanen
This is a HUGE forested green space with many hiking trails. You can mountain bike on some of the trails as well. A few miles from the house depending on which entrance you choose.
Farms, beaches and bicycling. All sorts of things to do depending on the season.
181 residents recomanen
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder Rd
181 residents recomanen
Farms, beaches and bicycling. All sorts of things to do depending on the season.
Located in the middle of Forest Park, a nice educational center for the forest and the area.
145 residents recomanen
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
145 residents recomanen
Located in the middle of Forest Park, a nice educational center for the forest and the area.

Entertainment & Activities

Great place to go with the kids or just to sight see.
524 residents recomanen
Zoo de l'Oregon
4001 SW Canyon Rd
524 residents recomanen
Great place to go with the kids or just to sight see.

Sightseeing

A neat place to walk through with a beautiful view. Great place to stop while in the Forest Park area.
622 residents recomanen
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 residents recomanen
A neat place to walk through with a beautiful view. Great place to stop while in the Forest Park area.

Parks & Nature

There are soccer fields, football fields, and even a dog park around this campus. It is a long walk or an easy bike ride here although most would choose to drive.
Portland Community College Rock Creek
17705 NW Springville Rd
There are soccer fields, football fields, and even a dog park around this campus. It is a long walk or an easy bike ride here although most would choose to drive.
We tried Scappoose Bay Paddling Center out with our kids, wanting to do something outdoors. They had our kayaks set up and ready for us, they gave us a map of the area and specific tips on where to go. We saw 2 bald eagles perched on a stump in the river, at least a dozen blue herons, as well as hawks and smaller birds. An amazing trip and will go back. Of note, they have "Half off Wednesdays." They also carry canoes, paddle boards and other equipment. Reservations are highly recommended!
12 residents recomanen
Next Adventure Scappoose Bay
57420 Old Portland Rd
12 residents recomanen
We tried Scappoose Bay Paddling Center out with our kids, wanting to do something outdoors. They had our kayaks set up and ready for us, they gave us a map of the area and specific tips on where to go. We saw 2 bald eagles perched on a stump in the river, at least a dozen blue herons, as well as hawks and smaller birds. An amazing trip and will go back. Of note, they have "Half off Wednesdays." They also carry canoes, paddle boards and other equipment. Reservations are highly recommended!

Essentials

Only a mile away and very easy walk. All the essentials, and Walgreens, Bank, and Starbucks, also in the same little area.
29 residents recomanen
QFC
7525 SW Barnes Rd
29 residents recomanen
Only a mile away and very easy walk. All the essentials, and Walgreens, Bank, and Starbucks, also in the same little area.
The grocery that has been there for decades and has always stayed updated and with the times. An iconic part of Cedar Mill.
6 residents recomanen
Bales Thriftway
12675 Northwest Cornell Road
6 residents recomanen
The grocery that has been there for decades and has always stayed updated and with the times. An iconic part of Cedar Mill.
You can always find amazing meats and produce at this particular market. We stop in here for treats from time to time.
148 residents recomanen
Rose Garden Children's Park
148 residents recomanen
You can always find amazing meats and produce at this particular market. We stop in here for treats from time to time.