Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

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When coming to explore Portland, Powell's is simply a must-see because it's the biggest independent book store in the country. It's also about a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
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Місто книг Пауелла
1005 W Burnside St
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When coming to explore Portland, Powell's is simply a must-see because it's the biggest independent book store in the country. It's also about a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Fantastic trail less than a 5 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Walk to OHSU on this trail. Trail goes all the way up to Council Crest Park which is a must do with it's gorgeous 360 degree view!
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Marquam Trail
Marquam Trail
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Fantastic trail less than a 5 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Walk to OHSU on this trail. Trail goes all the way up to Council Crest Park which is a must do with it's gorgeous 360 degree view!
20 years ago the Pearl was an area of old warehouses, now it's uber-hip and chic, and filled with amazing restaurants and shopping. Spend the day poking around, 25 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
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Pearl District
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20 years ago the Pearl was an area of old warehouses, now it's uber-hip and chic, and filled with amazing restaurants and shopping. Spend the day poking around, 25 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Fantastic park within a short walking distance (15 minutes). Epic 360 degree view at one of the highest elevations in the city. Walk up to the park for a great work out.
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Парк Council Crest
1120 SW Council Crest Dr
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Fantastic park within a short walking distance (15 minutes). Epic 360 degree view at one of the highest elevations in the city. Walk up to the park for a great work out.
20 min walk down the hill (1.1 miles). Back in the 70's it was super sketchy, but now it's filled will loads of fun shops and restaurants. Walk from Burnside all the way to NW Thurman.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue
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20 min walk down the hill (1.1 miles). Back in the 70's it was super sketchy, but now it's filled will loads of fun shops and restaurants. Walk from Burnside all the way to NW Thurman.
Forest Park is the biggest city park in the country with miles of trails. Easiest entry is at the end of NW Thurman, 45-60 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a great one!!
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Лісовий парк
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Forest Park is the biggest city park in the country with miles of trails. Easiest entry is at the end of NW Thurman, 45-60 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a great one!!
Super funky cool area of town to poke around. It's where the Portland hipsters hang out, and where scenes of "Portlandia" have been shot.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi Avenue
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Super funky cool area of town to poke around. It's where the Portland hipsters hang out, and where scenes of "Portlandia" have been shot.
Saturday only 8:30-2pm, and be sure to get there early because it gets packed up really fast! Amazing food all round!! 20-25 minute walk down the hill. Located on Portland State University land.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N Broadway
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Saturday only 8:30-2pm, and be sure to get there early because it gets packed up really fast! Amazing food all round!! 20-25 minute walk down the hill. Located on Portland State University land.
Open March-12/24, 10-5pm Saturdays, and 11-4:30pm Sundays. It's Rose City's largest outdoor arts and crafts market. 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a fun one and great way to see our city.
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Портлендський суботній ринок
2 SW Naito Pkwy
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Open March-12/24, 10-5pm Saturdays, and 11-4:30pm Sundays. It's Rose City's largest outdoor arts and crafts market. 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, but a fun one and great way to see our city.
This is a nice walk from the house and it's worth the effort because the views are gorgeous and the gardens are lovely.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
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This is a nice walk from the house and it's worth the effort because the views are gorgeous and the gardens are lovely.
A beautiful and serene place in the city with amazing hiking trails!
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
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A beautiful and serene place in the city with amazing hiking trails!

Food Scene

Simply delish!!! Order at the counter and sit down for a casual yet fantastic meal. The steam buns and the roasted brussel sprout dish are my absolute favorites!!
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Boke Bowl
1200 NW 18th Ave
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Simply delish!!! Order at the counter and sit down for a casual yet fantastic meal. The steam buns and the roasted brussel sprout dish are my absolute favorites!!
Forget about VooDoo Donuts, they are for the tourists. Blue Star Donuts are where the locals get their goods. It's a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, and get there early because they sell out.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division St
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Forget about VooDoo Donuts, they are for the tourists. Blue Star Donuts are where the locals get their goods. It's a 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box, and get there early because they sell out.
A fantastic local organic breakfast joint that has been around for over 2 decades. Get there early on the weekends, during the week it's not an issue. 20-30 walk from the Jewel Box. Farmers omelet!
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Bijou Cafe
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A fantastic local organic breakfast joint that has been around for over 2 decades. Get there early on the weekends, during the week it's not an issue. 20-30 walk from the Jewel Box. Farmers omelet!
Very local and carnivore heavy but OMG, their food is unbelievable, and exclusively made in house. Amazing Bloody Mary's too! 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
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Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington St
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Very local and carnivore heavy but OMG, their food is unbelievable, and exclusively made in house. Amazing Bloody Mary's too! 30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
This is a tea house only, but if you love tea, this is THE place to be. Beautiful design inside, and the tea is packed in-house and for your viewing. Right next door to Olympia Provisions.
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Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman St
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This is a tea house only, but if you love tea, this is THE place to be. Beautiful design inside, and the tea is packed in-house and for your viewing. Right next door to Olympia Provisions.
One of my favorites for decades. Consistently great food and excellent cocktails. Beautiful cozy interior design. A Portland staple. 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
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Jo Bar & Rotisserie
715 NW 23rd Ave
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One of my favorites for decades. Consistently great food and excellent cocktails. Beautiful cozy interior design. A Portland staple. 20-30 minute walk from the Jewel Box.
Amazing local old school steak house that's a 15 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Happy Hour steak bites and onion rings are the bomb!! Amazing wine and cocktails too. Very cool and cozy interior.
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RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside St
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Amazing local old school steak house that's a 15 minute walk from the Jewel Box. Happy Hour steak bites and onion rings are the bomb!! Amazing wine and cocktails too. Very cool and cozy interior.
Probably my favorite restaurant. Very local neighborhood deal, out of this world food and the best (in my opinion) margarita's in town. Drive, Uber or Lift for transportation.
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Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division St
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Probably my favorite restaurant. Very local neighborhood deal, out of this world food and the best (in my opinion) margarita's in town. Drive, Uber or Lift for transportation.
Super healthy and delicious and no animal products on the menu. Great lunch spot, takes about 1.5 hours to walk there, but it's a great way to see the city.
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Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th Ave
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Super healthy and delicious and no animal products on the menu. Great lunch spot, takes about 1.5 hours to walk there, but it's a great way to see the city.
Mr. Murata has been a sushi master for over 60 years!! Not trendy or fancy inside, but kick-ass sushi! 30 minute walk, or easy parking in the basement and they reimburse your parking costs.
Murata Restaurant
200 SW Market St
Mr. Murata has been a sushi master for over 60 years!! Not trendy or fancy inside, but kick-ass sushi! 30 minute walk, or easy parking in the basement and they reimburse your parking costs.
My favorite breakfast joint!! This is not their original location (2nd) but you won't have to wait for 60-120 minutes either. Their "Lost Eggs" is my favorite and their Bloody Mary's are legendary.
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Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi Avenue
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My favorite breakfast joint!! This is not their original location (2nd) but you won't have to wait for 60-120 minutes either. Their "Lost Eggs" is my favorite and their Bloody Mary's are legendary.
Incredibly French bakery, with bricks for their oven brought in directly from France. Great spot for breakfast or lunch, eat first then walk up to the top of NW Thurman and explore Forest Park.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman St
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Incredibly French bakery, with bricks for their oven brought in directly from France. Great spot for breakfast or lunch, eat first then walk up to the top of NW Thurman and explore Forest Park.
My favorite coffee shop!! Amazing owner and check out her amazing tiny house she lives in in the back of the coffee shop. Cuteness overload!!!
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The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman St
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My favorite coffee shop!! Amazing owner and check out her amazing tiny house she lives in in the back of the coffee shop. Cuteness overload!!!
Won restaurant of the year a few short years ago and it's been smokin' hot ever since. BOMB tacos, stick with the beer if drinking, and expect a line because it's tiny, funky and cool. Yummy!!!
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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Won restaurant of the year a few short years ago and it's been smokin' hot ever since. BOMB tacos, stick with the beer if drinking, and expect a line because it's tiny, funky and cool. Yummy!!!
Favorite ice cream store in town! This is their original location, very cute and local. Beats Salt n' Straw where tourists routinely wait in line for an hour+.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
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Favorite ice cream store in town! This is their original location, very cute and local. Beats Salt n' Straw where tourists routinely wait in line for an hour+.
Amazing coffee with another location 10 blocks away in the Pearl. This location is fabulous to visit when walking around NW 23rd Ave which is a really fun street to spend time on and filled with shops, cafes, and more.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta St
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Amazing coffee with another location 10 blocks away in the Pearl. This location is fabulous to visit when walking around NW 23rd Ave which is a really fun street to spend time on and filled with shops, cafes, and more.
Andina is a favorite because their food is incredible and they have one of the best Happy Hours in town! It begins at 4 and ends at 6pm.
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan St
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Andina is a favorite because their food is incredible and they have one of the best Happy Hours in town! It begins at 4 and ends at 6pm.
Pine Street Market opened in April 2016 and is a super fun "food court" to visit. But, it's not like a typical food court, all the vendors are local and the food offerings are AMAZING! Casual, quick, economical and fun!
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Ave
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Pine Street Market opened in April 2016 and is a super fun "food court" to visit. But, it's not like a typical food court, all the vendors are local and the food offerings are AMAZING! Casual, quick, economical and fun!

Essentials

Absolutely spectacular gourmet food grocery store. Pop in for samples and check out their breathtaking flower shop.
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Zupan's Markets - Burnside Store
2340 W Burnside St
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Absolutely spectacular gourmet food grocery store. Pop in for samples and check out their breathtaking flower shop.
Where I go for organic food and hands down, they have the most beautiful produce in town.
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Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
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Where I go for organic food and hands down, they have the most beautiful produce in town.

Shopping

Fred Meyer is great for all your basic supplies. They have pretty much everything under one roof, milk, detergent, eye drops, shampoo, food, batteries, etc. Decent organic food selection too.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Fred Meyer is great for all your basic supplies. They have pretty much everything under one roof, milk, detergent, eye drops, shampoo, food, batteries, etc. Decent organic food selection too.
Favorite hat shop ever!!
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop - Nob Hill
808 NW 23rd Ave
Favorite hat shop ever!!
Pioneer Place and the surrounding are is where you will find the Apple Store, Nike, Nordstom's, Williams Sonoma, Columbia Sportsware, Banana Republic and such.
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Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th Ave
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Pioneer Place and the surrounding are is where you will find the Apple Store, Nike, Nordstom's, Williams Sonoma, Columbia Sportsware, Banana Republic and such.

Arts & Culture

Fun place for an inexpensive funky night out. "B" run movies, burgers and beer are what they are known for. Another property (50+ now) by the local brilliant McMenamin Brothers.
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McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St
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Fun place for an inexpensive funky night out. "B" run movies, burgers and beer are what they are known for. Another property (50+ now) by the local brilliant McMenamin Brothers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Moloko has the most interesting and authentic cocktails in town. Infused spirits muddled with fresh fruit and sweetened with agave nectar. It's a hidden "locals only" type place. Very cool inside!
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Moloko
3967 N Mississippi Ave
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Moloko has the most interesting and authentic cocktails in town. Infused spirits muddled with fresh fruit and sweetened with agave nectar. It's a hidden "locals only" type place. Very cool inside!
15-20 minute walk down the hill and you will be at this fantastic old school bar located in a really cool hotel. Amazing atmosphere, happy hour and cocktails. My favorite cocktail place.
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Driftwood Room
729 SW 15th Ave
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15-20 minute walk down the hill and you will be at this fantastic old school bar located in a really cool hotel. Amazing atmosphere, happy hour and cocktails. My favorite cocktail place.

Entertainment & Activities

Very cool movie theater, deeply loved by Portlanders and you can also get a bite to eat and a drink while watching a cool film.
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave
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Very cool movie theater, deeply loved by Portlanders and you can also get a bite to eat and a drink while watching a cool film.