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Sleep[edit]

  • 1 Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, +1-503-228-2000, fax: +1-503-471-3920. A grand historic 1912 hotel located downtown. NRHP #86003175. Benson Hotel on Wikipedia
  • 2 Embassy Suites - Portland Downtown, 319 SW Pine St, +1-503-279-9000, fax: +1-503-497-9051. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Luxury accommodations in a large, vintage 1911 building. Occupies the historic Multnomah Hotel building, NRHP #85000369. Multnomah Hotel on Wikipedia
  • 3 Hostelling International Portland-Northwest, 425 NW 18th Ave (at NW Glisan St), +1-503-241-2783. A lovely and clean hostel in a couple of pleasant old buildings. Kitchen, internet access, and the staff are very friendly and relaxed. You can't beat the location for the price; a fairly quiet side street in a nice neighborhood near downtown. Partially housed in the Italianate, ca. 1890 Elliston Apartments / Henry E. Dosch Investment Property, NRHP #87000886, and contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293. Dorms $22-28, private rooms $59-76.
  • 4 Hotel deLuxe, 729 SW 15th Ave (at Yamhill St), +1-503-219-2094, . Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Award-winning boutique hotel comfort with a theme of Hollywood golden-age films. Occupies the 1912 Mallory Hotel building, NRHP #06000406. Hotel deLuxe on Wikipedia
  • 5 Lion and the Rose Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn, 1810 NE 15th Ave (at NE Schuyler St), +1-503-287-9245, toll-free: +1-800-955-1647, fax: +1-503-287-9247, . Bed and breakfast in an elegant 1906 Queen Anne house in the Irvington Historic District. Housed in the former Gustav Freiwald House, NRHP #93000454, and contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850. $135-260. Gustav Freiwald House on Wikipedia
  • McMenamins. Starting in 1983 with its original location The Barley Mill Pub, the McMenamins "kingdom" now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, including numerous historic properties. Each location offers a different mix of pubs, bars, theaters, hotels, spas, music venues, breweries, and more – always with McMenamins' trademark funky vibe. McMenamins is a Portland original not to be missed. McMenamins on Wikipedia
  • 6 McMenamins Crystal Hotel, 303 SW 12th Ave (at W Burnside St), +1-503-972-2670, toll-free: +1-855-205-3930. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Downtown hotel with the McMenamins' hip atmosphere, close to all the city center attractions. Saltwater soaking pool available to guests. Some rooms have shared baths. Housed in the historic 1911 Hotel Alma, NRHP #09000706. $100-240 (tax incl.). Crystal Hotel (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 7 McMenamins White Eagle, 836 N Russell St (1 block east/north of N Interstate Ave, MAX yellow line to Albina/Mississippi and walk 1 block north on Mississippi), +1-503-335-8900, toll-free: +1-866-271-3377. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. For the live music afficionado, this hotel is attached to Portland's iconic rock 'n' roll venue downstairs. Limited parking, all rooms have shared bathrooms, and guests must be prepared for the sound of performances in the saloon below late into the night. This place is not for the kids. Housed in the 1905 Hryzsko Brothers Building, NRHP #98000950. $75-80 (tax incl.). Hryszko Brothers Building on Wikipedia
  • 8 Portland's White House, 1914 NE 22nd Ave (at Hancock St), +1-503-287-7131, toll-free: +1-800-272-7131, . Possibly Portland's most chi-chi bed and breakfast, named in reference to a certain Georgian mansion in Washington DC which it might resemble if you squint. Beautiful property and outstanding facilities. Occupies the 1912 Mediterranean Revival Robert F. Lytle House, NRHP #83002173, and contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850. $155-275 plus tax. Robert F. Lytle House on Wikipedia
  • 9 Sentinel Hotel (formerly Governor Hotel), 614 SW 11th Ave, +1-503-224-3400, . Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Refined luxury in the West End, near Downtown and the Pearl District. Building formed from the merger of the 1923 Elks Temple, NRHP #78002313, and the 1909 Seward Hotel building, NRHP #85000370. $239 and up. Sentinel Hotel on Wikipedia

Eat[edit]

  • 1 Al-Amir, 223 SW Stark St (downtown between 2nd and 3rd Aves), +1-503-274-0010, . Popular for Lebanese fare in a historic building downtown. Located in the 1879 Bishop's House, NRHP #74001706. Bishop's House (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • Bunk Sandwiches, +1-503-328-2865 (503-EAT-BUNK). One of the hottest sandwich shops in the country, with several locations in Portland and another in New York.
  • 2 Bunk Bar Wonder, 128 NE Russell St (between Williams Ave and MLK Blvd). Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, happy hour 3PM-6PM daily. In the basement level of the Wonder Ballroom. Great for a bite or drink before or after a show. In the 1914 Mission Revival Hibernian Hall, NRHP #05000826. Wonder Ballroom on Wikipedia
  • 3 Bunk Downtown, 211 SW 6th Ave (between Oak St and Pine St). M-F 8AM-3PM, Sa-Su 9AM-3PM. Street-level storefront in the 1926 Corbett Brothers Auto Storage Garage, NRHP #96000999. Corbett Brothers Auto Storage Garage on Wikipedia
  • 4 Bunk Morrison, 621 SE Morrison St. 8AM-3PM daily. Occupies a storefront in the 1909 McKinley Apartment Building, contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126.
  • Cha! Cha! Cha!. 'Rritos, 'ritas, and more. Good quality Mexican food at a middling price. Focus on local, sustainable, and healthy.
  • 5 Cha! Cha! Cha! - Broadway, 2635 NE Broadway, +1-503-288-1045. 11AM-10PM daily. Ca. 1936 streetcar-era commercial building contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 6 Cha! Cha! Cha! - Northwest, 305 NW 21st Ave (at Everett), +1-503-295-4077. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM. 1928 former garage contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293.
  • 7 clarklewis, 1001 SE Water Ave (at Taylor St), +1-503-235-2294. Lunch M-F 11:30AM-2PM; Happy hour M-Sa 4:30PM-6:30PM; Dinner M-Th 5PM-9PM, F-Sa 5PM-10PM; Su closed. Deeply embedded in the farm-to-table food movement, clarklewis made a national splash when it opened in 2003. It serves up Italian- and French-inspired specialties using local, sustainable ingredients. It remains a nearly must-do item on Portland's restaurant circuit. Reservations recommended for dinner. Built into a former loading dock in the 1924 Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington, NRHP #05000641. Auto Freight Transport Building of Oregon and Washington on Wikipedia
  • 8 Harlow, 3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, +1-971-255-0138, . M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-3PM. Quality vegetarian fare and an adventurous range of nonalcoholic drinks. Occupies space in the 1911 Frances Building, NRHP #93001566, the first commercial building on this stretch of Hawthorne, thus planting the seed for today's super-cool Hawthorne District. Frances Building and Echo Theater on Wikipedia
  • 9 Jake's Famous Crawfish, 401 SW 12th Ave (at Stark St), +1-503-226-1419. M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 10AM-10PM. A Portland institution and birthplace of the McCormick and Schmick's chain, this is considered one of the finest seafood restaurants around. This is the place you take someone you want to impress, although with extremely limited vegetarian options. NRHP #83002177. Jake's Famous Crawfish on Wikipedia
  • 10 Laughing Planet-21st Avenue, 922 NW 21st Ave (between Kearney St and Lovejoy St), +1-503-445-1319. 11AM-9PM daily. An easy and less-expensive option for a number of vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as a small outside dining area when the weather is nice. Tenant in 1934, streetcar-era Joseph Peters Building, contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293.
  • 11 Lucca, 3449 NE 24th Ave (at Fremont St), +1-503-287-7372. Tu-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F 11:30AM-10PM, Sa 5PM-10PM, Su brunch 10AM-2PM, Su dinner 5PM-9PM, M closed. Wood-fired pizza and other Italian specialties. Housed in a ca. 1923 commercial building, contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 12 Marthas, 1300 SE Stark St (west side of the building, away from the street), +1-503-288-3895 ext. 3, . 7AM-10PM daily, later on show nights, happy hour 4PM-6PM daily, rooftop deck Th-Sa 5PM-10PM. This cafe and sandwich shop probably tries a bit too hard to be cool, and the staff is in no hurry. Still, the menu is respectable, and the view from the rooftop deck toward downtown is just jaw-dropping. Located in the 1906 Washington High School, NRHP #15000779. Revolution Hall on Wikipedia
  • McMenamins. Starting in 1983 with its original location The Barley Mill Pub, the McMenamins "kingdom" now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, including numerous historic properties. Each location offers a different mix of pubs, bars, theaters, hotels, spas, music venues, breweries, and more – always with McMenamins' trademark funky vibe. McMenamins is a Portland original not to be missed. Most locations offer good quality pub fare, with McMenamins own line of brews and wines, as well as mixed libations. All pubs are kid-friendly. McMenamins on Wikipedia
  • 13 McMenamins Bagdad Pub, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, +1-503-467-7521. Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F-Sa 11AM-1AM. Pub with indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for pre-cinema refreshments. In the front of the Bagdad Theater, NRHP #89000099. Bagdad Theatre on Wikipedia
  • 14 McMenamins Chapel Pub, 430 N Killingsworth St (about 3 blocks west of N Vancouver Ave), +1-503-286-0372. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-10PM. Pub with indoor and outdoor seating, and a gift shop. Housed in the former Wilson–Chambers Mortuary, NRHP #07000263. Wilson–Chambers Mortuary on Wikipedia
  • 15 McMenamins Ringlers Pub, 1332 W Burnside St, +1-503-225-0627. 11:30AM-late daily. On the ground floor of the Crystal Ballroom. Quality McMenamins pub popular during shows upstairs and during Portland Timbers games at the nearby Providence Park. Also features pool, pinball, and table shuffleboard. Street-level space in the former Cotillion Hall, NRHP #79002130. Cotillion Hall on Wikipedia
  • 16 McMenamins White Eagle, 836 N Russell St (1 block east/north of N Interstate Ave, MAX yellow line to Albina/Mississippi and walk 1 block north), +1-503-282-6810. M 11AM-11PM, Tu-Th 11AM-1AM, F-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 4PM-11PM. Fairly typical, quality McMenamins pub fare in one of Portland's iconic live music venues. This place has a strong history with rock and blues acts, which they keep alive to this day. Some shows require a cover, so watch out that you don't get your burger and beer interrupted. Housed in the 1905 Hryzsko Brothers Building, NRHP #98000950. Hryszko Brothers Building on Wikipedia
  • 17 McMenamins Zeus Cafe, 303 SW 12th Ave (enter on Stark St), +1-503-384-2500. Breakfast & lunch 7AM-2PM daily, Bar & happy hour 2:30PM-6PM daily; Dinner Su-Th 5:30PM-10PM, F-Sa 5:30pm-11PM. One of McMenamins' sit-down restaurants, and not a pub. Its full menu is very convenient for patrons at McMenamins' nearby music venues at Crystal Ballroom, Lola's Room, and Al's Den, but is calm and quiet enough for all tastes. On the ground floor of the Crystal Hotel. Housed in the 1911 Hotel Alma, NRHP #09000706. Crystal Hotel (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 18 Milo's City Cafe, 1325 NE Broadway, +1-503-288-6456, . Breakfast M-F 6:30AM-11AM, Sa-Su 7:30AM-2:30PM; Lunch M-F 11AM-2:30PM; Dinner 4:30PM-9:30PM daily. Sophisticated American dining at affordable prices. Tenant in the 1924 Irvington Theater, a former cinema, contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 19 Mint/820, 816 N Russell St (at Albina Ave), +1-503-284-5518. Su-Th 4PM-11PM, F-Sa 4PM-midnight. Edgy and hyper-cool dining with an extensive cocktail menu. Outdoor deck seating available. In the 1894 Frederick Torgler Building, NRHP #99000357. Frederick Torgler Building on Wikipedia
  • Saint Cupcake, . Get your sweet tooth on at this bakery offering gourmet cupcakes and more.
  • 20 Saint Cupcake-Southeast, 3300 SE Belmont St, +1-503-235-0078. M-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Storefront in the Italianate F. M. Knight Building, from circa 1890. NRHP #89000086. F. M. Knight Building on Wikipedia
  • 21 Saint Cupcake-Northwest, 740 NW 23rd Ave (at Johnson), +1-503-888-4937. M-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Co-located here with Portlandia Artisan Popcorn. Occupies a (nonhistoric) lower level retail space in the A. M. and J. V. Burke Building, a 1906 Queen Anne contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293.
  • 22 Signal Station Pizza, 8302 N Lombard St (at Charleston Ave), +1-503-286-2257, . M-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-9:30PM, Su noon-8PM. Family owned and operated neighborhood pizza joint, located in an utterly charming, 1939, Art Deco gas station. St. Johns Signal Tower Gas Station, NRHP #03001186. St. Johns Signal Tower Gas Station on Wikipedia
  • 23 Sparky's Pizza, 839 SE Belmont St (entrance on 8th Ave midway between Belmont St and Morrison St), +1-503-235-9000. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-9PM. Generous and competently-made New York-style slices in a blue collar setting. Great for before/after the lanes at Grand Central Bowl. In the 1929 Grand Central Public Market building, NRHP #06001034. Grand Central Public Market on Wikipedia
  • 24 The Station, 2703 NE Alberta St, +1-503-284-4491. M-F 4PM-late, Sa-Su noon-late. Contemporary food and drinks in a historic building in the midst of the bustling Alberta district. Sports bar atmosphere inside and an outdoor patio. Located in a 1931 former electric substation, Northwestern Electric Company – Alberta Substation, NRHP #98000207.
  • Subway. Even this fast-food sandwich chain has locations in historic buildings in Portland. Subway (restaurant) on Wikipedia
  • 25 Subway - NE Broadway, 1301 NE Broadway, +1-503-284-4782. M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 10AM-9PM. 1927 commercial building contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 26 Subway - SE Morrison, 804 SE Morrison St, +1-503-477-9557. 24/7. In the 1929 Grand Central Public Market building, NRHP #06001034. Grand Central Public Market on Wikipedia
  • 27 Utopia Cafe, 3308 SE Belmont St, +1-503-235-7606. Tu-F 7:30AM-2PM, Sa-Su 7:30AM-2:20PM (sic), M closed. This intimate and very well reviewed diner offers up excellent breakfast and lunch in the center of the low-key but popular Belmont District. Lunch weekdays only. In the Italianate F. M. Knight Building, from circa 1890, NRHP #89000086. F. M. Knight Building on Wikipedia
  • 28 Widmer Brothers Pub, 955 N Russell St (at Interstate Ave, MAX yellow line to Albina/Mississippi and walk 1 block northwest along Interstate Ave), +1-503-281-3333. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11pm. Occupies the ground floor of the 1890 Smithson and McKay Brothers Blocks, NRHP #79002140. Widmer Brothers Brewery on Wikipedia
  • 29 Yuki Japanese Restaurant, 1337 NE Broadway, +1-503-281-6804. Solid sushi and Japanese specialties with friendly service and good prices. Tenant in the 1924 Irvington Theater, a former cinema, contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.

Drink[edit]

Alcohol[edit]

  • 1 Loyal Legion Oregon Beer Hall, 710 SE 6th Ave (at Alder St), +1-503-235-8272, . M-W 3PM-11PM, Th 3PM-midnight, F-Sa noon-2AM, Su noon-10PM. This celebration of Oregon brewing keeps up to 99 beers on tap – and not a drop from outside the Beaver State. Loyal Legion complements the main attraction with a sophisticated tap system and a respectable bar menu. Occupies the ground floor of the Orient Lodge IOOF No. 17, a 1907 former fraternal hall contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126.
  • McMenamins. Starting in 1983 with its original location The Barley Mill Pub, the McMenamins "kingdom" now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, including numerous historic properties. Each location offers a different mix of pubs, bars, theaters, hotels, spas, music venues, breweries, and more – always with McMenamins' trademark funky vibe. McMenamins is a Portland original not to be missed. Most McMenamins pubs offer both extensive food menus as well as a wide array of drinking options. While most of the pubs are listed here under "Eat", the following locations are primarily about the beverages. McMenamins on Wikipedia
  • 2 McMenamins Back Stage Bar, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd (enter on 37th Ave at the back of the Bagdad Theater building), +1-503-236-9234. M-Th 3PM-1:30AM, F-Sa noon-2:30AM, Su noon-1:30AM. Squirrelled away behind the screen of the Bagdad Theater, this bar offers pool, table shuffleboard, and a pub menu. Overhead the room extends to the full, 7-story height of the fly – it takes a bit of effort to even see the ceiling, creating a unique space. Two cool rooms with pool tables and seating available for reservation. Pool free on Tuesday and Sunday. Minors not allowed. In the back of the Bagdad Theater, NRHP #89000099. Bagdad Theatre on Wikipedia
  • 3 McMenamins Greater Trumps, 1520 SE 37th Ave (just off Hawthorne Blvd), +1-503-235-4530. M-Th 3PM-midnight, F-Sa noon-1AM, Su noon-midnight. Port and cigars. Rot your lungs while being maximally offensive to innocent passersby? (Gotta smoke 'em on the sidewalk — state law.) I suppose the portos and other wines and spirits must make up for it. In the back of the Bagdad Theater, NRHP #89000099. Bagdad Theatre on Wikipedia
  • 4 McMenamins Ringlers Annex, 1223 SW Stark St (at W Burnside St), +1-503-384-2700. M-Th 3PM-1AM, F-Sa 3PM-2AM, Su 3PM-midnight. Covers three levels of a delightfully cozy, triangular 1916 Chicago School building. Attached to the Crystal Hotel. Also offers the food menu from the adjacent Zeus Cafe. Flatiron Building, NRHP #89000200. Flatiron Building (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 5 Pope House Bourbon Lounge, 2075 NW Glisan St, +1-503-222-1056. 4PM-close daily. All things whiskey, with a good bar menu as well. Speakeasy-style back room open Th-Sa 7PM-close. Also offers whiskey classes for those who wish to delve deeper. The 1890 Queen Anne Pope Investment Property house is contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293.
  • 6 Portland Cider House, 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd, +1-503-206-6283. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, minors permitted until 5PM. Cider pub with 28 hard ciders on tap, most produced locally. Modest bar menu for food. Occupies space in the 1911 Frances Building, NRHP #93001566, the first commercial building on this stretch of Hawthorne, thus planting the seed for today's super-cool Hawthorne District. Frances Building and Echo Theater on Wikipedia

Caffeine[edit]

  • 7 Peet's Coffee and Tea-NE Broadway, 1441 NE Broadway, +1-503-493-0192. M-Th 5:30AM-8PM, F 5:30AM-9PM, Sa 6AM-9PM, Su 6AM-7PM. The California-cool chain for coffee and tea aficionados has a few outposts in the northern wilds, including this one. Occupies space in the 1927, Mediterranean Revival Olsen and Weygandt Building, NRHP #93000024. Also contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 8 Stumptown Coffee Roasters-Ace Hotel, 1026 SW Stark St, toll-free: +1-855-711-3385, . M-F 6AM-7PM, Sa-Su 7AM-7PM. One of several locations of the barista paradise named for one of Portland's epithets, in the lobby of the Ace Hotel. While Stumptown has gone national and symbolizes Portland from NY to LA, it still retains its hometown flavor. Located in the 1912 Clyde Hotel, NRHP #93001498. Stumptown Coffee Roasters on Wikipedia

See[edit]

Parks, gardens, and cemeteries[edit]

  • Lone Fir Cemetery
  • Irvington Elementary School
  • Lair Hill Park
  • Irving Park (?)
  • Couch Park (?)
  • Washington Park Reservoirs
  • 1 Laurelhurst Park, SE César Chávez Blvd and Stark St. 5AM-10:30PM daily. A beautiful park designed by a horticultural expert from the same team that designed New York City's Central Park. This park has a great atmosphere in good weather, with lots of locals and visitors enjoying the duck pond, the bike paths, and the off-leash dog area. NRHP #01000134 Free. Laurelhurst Park on Wikipedia
  • 2 Mount Tabor Park, SE 60th & Salmon St. 5AM-midnight. At the eastern end of the Hawthorne District, Mt Tabor is a forested park situated atop an extinct volcanic butte with great views of the city. The park contains a couple of reservoirs and lots of winding trails, and is also the home of the popular PDX Soapbox Derby event. Mount Tabor Park, NRHP #04001065, and Mount Tabor Park Reservoirs Historic District, NRHP #03001446. Free. Mount Tabor Park on Wikipedia
  • 3 Joseph Wood Hill Park (Rocky Butte Park, Rocky Butte Scenic Drive), NE Rocky Butte Rd (Rocky Butte Rd accessible from NE Fremont St via 91st Ave northbound, and from NE Halsey St via NE 92nd Ave northbound and turn off between Brazee St and Russell St). 5AM-midnight daily. A winding drive with stone barriers, retaining walls, and other engineering structures, leads up one of the city's volcanic buttes to an engagingly fortress-like hilltop park. The park provides the best views in east Portland, and perhaps better than the West Hills due to Rocky Butte's nearly 360-degree exposure. Airplane spotters will enjoy the unique, high-angle perspective on arrivals and departures at Portland International Airport. Rocky Butte Scenic Drive Historic District, NRHP #91001550. Rocky Butte on Wikipedia
  • Halprin Open Space Sequence. Landmark of modern landscape design representing Oregon's waters' passage from mountains to sea, spread across a string of four downtown parks with fountains and connecting pedestrian malls. NRHP #13000058.
  • 4 Source Fountain Plaza (in the SW 2nd Ave pedestrianway, near its south end and SW Lincoln St). Modest brick plaza with a small fountain evoking a mountain spring. Free.
  • 5 Lovejoy Fountain Park (bounded by the SW 2nd and 3rd Ave pedestrianways and the SW Hall St pedestrianway). 5AM-midnight. Plaza with the vigorous Lovejoy Fountain. Free. Lovejoy Fountain Park on Wikipedia
  • 6 Pettygrove Park (bounded by the SW 2nd and 3rd Ave pedestrianways, between SW Market and Harrison Sts). 5AM-midnight. Paths among serene rolling hills. Free. Pettygrove Park on Wikipedia
  • 7 Keller Fountain Park, SW 3rd Ave and Clay St (opposite Keller Auditorium). 5AM-9PM. Features the dramatic Ira C. Keller Fountain. Free. Keller Fountain Park on Wikipedia
  • 8 Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Naito Pkwy (Between the Steel and Marquam bridges). This wide expanse of green lawns along the downtown Portland waterfront is a scenic slice of park land, with views over the Willamette River and of the skyline. At one point, this narrow stretch of land was a four-lane freeway, but growing environmental awareness led to the city replacing the freeway with this park, doing more than anything else to establish Portland's reputation for urban design. Along the waterfront there are a number of fountains, memorials, and gardens, including the Salmon Street Springs, a large fountain at the Salmon Street entrance that's popular with kids during the summer; the Battleship Oregon Memorial, the old mast of the USS Oregon battleship between Oak and Pine Streets; and the Japanese American Memorial Garden at the north end of the park has monuments telling the story of people of Japanese descent in the US, including the WWII internment camps. The park is also home to many festivals throughout the year, including a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the Waterfront Blues Fest, and the carnival-like Rose Festival. Free.
  • 9 Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, +1-503-273-5250. 7AM-5PM daily PST, 7AM-7PM daily PDT. Portland's official cemetery for veterans chronicles Oregon's participation in the nation's military history, and stands a s a monument to the bravery and sacrifice of our women and men in uniform. NRHP #16000426. Willamette National Cemetery on Wikipedia

Museums[edit]

  • 10 Amphibious Forces Memorial Museum, Vigor Shipyard, 5555 N Channel Ave, +1-541-226-5427, +1-503-577-6627, +1-360-256-5901 (private phones), . By appointment only, generally Th and Sa 9AM-5PM. This museum is housed in and centered on a WW2 infantry landing craft that continues to be under active restoration. The museum operation and restoration is done entirely with volunteer effort, so be considerate of these dedicated people and don't expect formal facilities. Saturdays are work days and visitors are invited to join in, regardless of skill level but it's probably not for small children or people with mobility difficulties. Housed in the former USS LCI-713, NRHP #07000300. USS LCI(L)-713 on Wikipedia
  • 11 Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave (at Alder St), +1-503-231-7264, . W-Sa 10AM-4:30PM. If you're reading this page, then the AHC ought to be high on your list for a visit. The Center's exhibit hall hosts a rotating series of gallery exhibits of artifacts drawn from the renowned architectural collections of Portland's Bosco-Milligan Foundation, as well as art by local artists. See also the AHC listing under "Do". Occupies the 1883 Italianate West's Block, NRHP #80003378, which is also contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126. West's Block on Wikipedia
  • 12 Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Dr (Bus 20 from Downtown to NW Barnes, followed by a 15 min moderate climb), +1-503-823-3623. Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec 11AM-4PM daily; Jul-Aug 10AM-5PM daily; grounds open 5AM-9PM daily. A stunning Victorian mansion in the hills of west Portland, dating back nearly a century now and preserved just as it looked then. The mansion also contains beautiful artworks and furniture collected by the original owners. NRHP #74001709. $8.50 adults; $7.50 seniors above 65; $5.50 youth 6-18; free for children under 6. Pittock Mansion on Wikipedia
  • 13 Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, +1-503-226-2811. Su noon-5PM, M closed, Tu-W, Sa 10AM-5PM, Th-F 10AM-8PM. Has several outstanding collections and is regularly updated by moving exhibits. It is an expansive museum where on could easily spend an entire afternoon. The Whitsell Auditorium in the basement of the museum is where the Northwest Film Center hosts film screenings. 1932 Main Building designed by Pietro Belluschi, NRHP #74001710. $15 adults, $12 seniors/students, children 17 and under free; free on the 4th Friday of every month 5PM-8PM. Portland Art Museum on Wikipedia
  • 14 Oregon Maritime Center and Museum, SW Naito Pkwy at Pine St (on the Willamette River at Tom McCall Waterfront Park), +1-503-224-7724. W, F-Sa 11AM-4PM, closed Su-Tu, Th. Located on the Portland, a steam sternwheeler tug boat moored in the river, the museum contains numerous ship models, maritime artifacts and memorabilia, while tours are offered of the ship itself. 1947 steam tug Portland, NRHP #97000847. $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, $3 youth, children under 6/military free. Portland (steam tug 1947) on Wikipedia
  • 15 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 SE Water Ave, +1-503-797-6674. Summer: 9:30AM-7PM daily; Winter: Tu-Su 9:30AM-5:30PM. OMSI is great for kids, with hundreds of hands-on activities with a particular emphasis on technology and earth sciences; you can spend a full rainy day here and not get bored. Moored in the river just outside is the USS Blueback, an old navy submarine which is open for tours (separate ticket required). There's also a planetarium and an IMAX theater which requires separate admission, but you can view the IMAX projector in operation without paying for the movie ticket. The OMSI campus incorporates several buildings from the Portland General Electric L Group generating station, NRHP #85003090, most notably the Turbine Hall in the main museum building. USS Blueback is also listed, NRHP #08000947. $12 adults, $9 youth/seniors (parking $2/car, IMAX theater, planetarium, and submarine tickets require separate admission). Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on Wikipedia
  • 16 Oregon Rail Heritage Center, 2250 SE Water Ave (MAX orange line to OMSI / SE Water and walk ½ block east; parking entrance at SE Caruthers St 1 block east of Water Ave beneath viaduct), +1-503-233-1156. Th-Su 1PM-5PM, closed holidays and some other days so check ahead. Sleek, modern building protects a collection of classic locomotives, railcars, and other railroad paraphernalia, several either in working condition or actively under restoration as you watch. This isn't a sterile museum with little placards and such — the smell of grease pervades the space, and tools, workspaces, and disassembled parts are scattered around. Cool for most visitors, and a dream for enthusiasts. Collection includes SP&S 700, NRHP #05001557. Free. Oregon Rail Heritage Center on Wikipedia

Public art[edit]

  • 17 Paul Bunyan Statue, Kenton neighborhood, corner of N Denver Ave and N Interstate Ave (MAX yellow line to Kenton / N Denver). Large 1959 pop art / novelty art painted-plaster statue of the folkloric logger, commemorating Oregon's centennial celebrations that year. NRHP #08001393. Paul Bunyan Statue (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia

Other places open to the public[edit]

  • 18 Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave (at Yamhill St, MAX eastbound blue/red lines to Library / SW 9th, MAX westbound blue/red lines to Galleria / SW 10th and walk 1 block south on 10th), +1-503-988-5123. M 10AM-8PM, Tu-W noon-8PM, Th-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 10AM-5PM. The flagship branch of the Multnomah County Library system, recognized as one of the finest public libraries in America. Designed by A. E. Doyle, one of Portland's most prominent architects, the Georgian style building opened in 1913; a major renovation in the late 1990s has yet to lose its shine. The elegant and dignified interior is well worth a visit. NRHP #79002129. Central Library (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia

Not open to the public, but not to be missed[edit]

Walkable neighborhoods[edit]

Kenton

Yamhill District

Northwest District

Irvington

King's Hill

Old Town/Chinatown

Ladd's Addition

NW 13th Avenue

South Portland

Grand Avenue

Do[edit]

Worship[edit]

  • 1 Congregation Beth Israel, 1972 NW Flanders St, +1-503-222-1069, fax: +1-503-274-1400. Shabbat services F 6PM (see web site for more services). Reform. Largest and most prominent Jewish congregation in Portland. Most services held in Pollin Chapel in the Schnitzer Family Center building. Byzantine-inspired 1928 Main Temple, NRHP #79002141. Congregation Beth Israel (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 2 First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1816 NW Irving St, +1-503-226-3659, . Services Su 11AM, summer 10AM. ELCA. Gothic Revival building from 1904, and the parish that spawned Emanuel Hospital, one of Portland's largest. Contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293.
  • 3 First Presbyterian Church, 1200 SW Alder St, +1-503-228-7331, . Services Su 10:30AM. This soaring stone Gothic church built in 1886–1890 feels like a little piece of Edinburgh in the northwest. NRHP #74002294. First Presbyterian Church (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 4 Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont St, +1-503-284-4647, . Services Su 10AM. Gothic and Tudor Revival building from ca. 1923. Contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 5 Portland Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St (about 1½ blocks northwest of Philadelphia Ave), +1-503-289-6331. Devotions Su 10:30AM. Georgian style post office from 1932 in the St. Johns neighborhood. U.S. Post Office – St. Johns Station, NRHP #85000543. St. Johns Post Office (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 6 St. James Lutheran Church, 1315 SW Park Ave (on the South Park Blocks at Jefferson St), +1-503-227-2439. Services Su 9:30AM. ELCA. Oregon's oldest Lutheran congregation, in a brooding, stone, Gothic Revival 1908 building, with an older wing (currently the fellowship hall) from 1891. NRHP #75001598. St. James Lutheran Church (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 7 St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1716 NW Davis St, +1-503-228-4397, . Mass Su 7:30AM 9AM 11AM 5:30PM, M-F 7:30AM 5:30PM, Sa 5:30PM. Diocesian and metropolitan seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Romanesque Revival building from 1925. Contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293. St. Mary's Cathedral (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 8 St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (The Madeleine Church), 3123 NE 24th Ave (at Siskiyou St), +1-503-281-5777. Mass Su 8AM and 10AM, M 7:30AM, Tu noon, W 7:30AM, Th 7:30AM or 2PM, F 7:30AM, Sa 5PM; Office M-Th 8AM-4PM, F 8AM-3PM, Sa-Su closed. Along with the neighboring parish school, this 1927 Gothic Revival and half-timbered parish is an important example of suburban churches in that era. Contributing to the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 9 St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1623 NW 19th Ave (at Savier St.), +1-503-222-4086, . Mass 8:30AM (Spanish), 10:30AM and 7PM (English). NRHP #74001713. St. Patrick Catholic Church (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 10 St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave (at Division St), +1-503-231-4955, . Mass Su 9AM, M-Th 8AM, F 12:10PM, Sa 8AM and 4PM; Office M 9AM-noon, Tu-F 9AM-4PM, Sa-Su closed. The modern/Mediterranean main church was designed in 1951 by renowned Portland architect Pietro Belluschi. The parish complex includes the 1913 first church in the Italian Renaissance style, and the 1916 rectory. Current church not listed on National Register. The first church and rectory listed as contributing in the Ladd's Addition Historic District, NRHP #88001310.
  • 11 St. Sharbel Catholic Church, 1804 SE 16th Ave, +1-503-231-3853. Holy Mysteries Su 10:30AM, W 7PM, first F 10:30AM. Maronite Rite. Occupies the 1909 former First United Evangelical Church building, contributing in the Ladd's Addition Historic District, NRHP #88001310.
  • 12 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave (at Everett St), +1-503-222-9811, . Holy Eucharist Su 8AM and 10AM, W 5:30PM, Th 7:30AM (see web site for more services). This Gothic Revival, stone church is the ceremonial seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, and a large and vital parish in its own right. Contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 13 Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, 3138 N Vancouver Ave (at Fargo St), +1-503-282-9496. Services Su 8AM and 10:45AM, Office Tu-F 10AM-3PM. A cornerstone of Portland's African-American community for decades, and one of the few places on the west coast visited by Dr. King. NRHP #16000604..
  • 14 Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock St, +1-503-287-1289. Services Su 10:30AM, Office M-Th 9AM-4:30PM. Impressive stone Gothic Revival church dating from 1912. Contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 15 Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 SW 18th Ave (at Salmon St, MAX blue line to King's Hill / SW Salmon), +1-503-221-1343, . Services Su 11AM. LCMS. 1950 building designed by Pietro Belluschi is a leading example of the Northwest Regional style of modern architecture. NRHP #96000169. Zion Lutheran Church (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia

Theaters[edit]

  • 1 Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st Ave (between Hoyt St and Irving St), +1-503-223-4515. Popular art-house theater in the trendy Northwest District. Pub-style food, beer, wine available. Occupies the A. S. and Edna Ellis Building, contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293. $6.50-9.50. Cinema 21 on Wikipedia
  • 2 Echo Theater, 1515 SE 37th Ave (just off Hawthorne St, across from Bagdad Theater), +1-503-231-1232, . This theater company specializes in acrobatics, trapeze, aerial dance, and physical theater. Their popular performances are in fact secondary to their extensive educational program for kids and adults. NRHP #93001566. Frances Building and Echo Theater on Wikipedia
  • 3 Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd (MAX blue, red, green lines to Hollywood / NE 42nd, walk 2 blocks north), +1-503-493-1128, . Landmark 1926 historic vaudeville and silent-film theatre that gave its name to the surrounding Hollywood neighborhood. Currently operating as an art-house cinema, its prominent "Hollywood" sign and Mediterranean-revival facade are unmissable. NRHP #83002172. Hollywood Theatre (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • McMenamins. Starting in 1983 with its original location The Barley Mill Pub, the McMenamins "kingdom" now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, including numerous historic properties. Each location offers a different mix of pubs, bars, theaters, hotels, spas, music venues, breweries, and more – always with McMenamins' trademark funky vibe. McMenamins is a Portland original not to be missed. McMenamins on Wikipedia
  • 4 McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, +1-503-467-7521. First-run movies in a gorgeously restored Moorish Revival theater. Dining in the fantastical auditorium features a full McMenamins pub menu, pizza, brews, and cocktails. Unless you arrive early, you might want to split your party to both hunt for seats and get in line to order food/drinks. If you only go to one cinema in Portland, make it this one. NRHP #89000099. Bagdad Theatre on Wikipedia
  • 5 Northwest Children's Theater, 1819 NW Everett St, +1-503-222-4480. Located in the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, this troupe provides a full season of plays for children, but is a lot of fun for the grown-ups too. For those with longer stays in Portland, the theater also provides a large slate of excellent classes and day camps for kids. Tenant in the 1909, Beaux-Arts former First Church of Christ, Scientist, NRHP #78002314. Also contributing in the Alphabet Historic District, NRHP #00001293. First Church of Christ, Scientist (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 6 Portland Center Stage at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave (between Couch St and Davis St), +1-503-445-3700, toll-free: +1-877-727-8587, . Portland's premier professional theater company presents a full season of drama, comedy, and musicals. The Gerding Theater occupies the 1891 First Regiment Armory Annex, the interior of which has been transformed into a spectacular 21st century theater complex. First Regiment Armory Annex, NRHP #00001017.. Portland Center Stage on Wikipedia
  • 7 Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St, +1-971-808-5094. Box office W-Sa 3PM-7PM, until 9PM show nights. Recently and beautifully renovated performing arts center and concert venue, located on the rapidly transforming and cool-ifying inner east side. Located in the 1906 Washington High School, NRHP #15000779. Revolution Hall on Wikipedia

Music and dance[edit]

  • 8 Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St, +1-503-284-8686. A large ballroom with cash bar featuring many of Portland's favorite music artists and national touring acts. Housed in the former Hibernian Hall, NRHP #05000826.
  • McMenamins. Starting in 1983 with its original location The Barley Mill Pub, the McMenamins "kingdom" now boasts over 50 locations in Oregon and Washington, including numerous historic properties. Each location offers a different mix of pubs, bars, theaters, hotels, spas, music venues, breweries, and more – always with McMenamins' trademark funky vibe. McMenamins is a Portland original not to be missed. Music venues range from small, intimate spaces to large outdoor summer concerts. McMenamins on Wikipedia
  • 9 McMenamins Al's Den, 1332 W Burnside St (enter through Ringlers Annex basement), +1-503-972-2670, toll-free: +1-855-205-3930. 3PM-late daily. This intimate counterpart to the nearby Crystal Ballroom is installed in the basement beneath Ringlers Annex and attached to the Crystal Hotel. Here the music scene is underground literally. Flatiron Building, NRHP #89000200. Flatiron Building (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 10 McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St, +1-503-225-0047. Crystal Ballroom often referred to as "The Crystal" is one of the nicest venues in town. The Ballroom is great size and has great art and period light fixtures. This is a clean, well maintained venue. The Crystal has a bar inside with upstairs balcony seating for 21+. The main floor is standing room only which makes the show much more intense. The floor gives under the weight of the crowd and can "bounce" if the crowd decides to jump in unison (to bring on an encore, for example). According the Crystal's website, at the time of its construction, the Crystal's mechanical dance floor (now fully restored to proper working order) was said to be unique on the Pacific Coast. Today, it may be the only one left in the United States. Housed in the former Cotillion Hall, NRHP #79002130. Crystal Ballroom (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 11 McMenamins Lola's Room, 1332 W Burnside St, +1-503-225-0047. Downstairs from the Crystal Ballroom, Lola's Room also hosts a busy schedule of musical events. Housed in the former Cotillion Hall, NRHP #79002130. Crystal Ballroom (Portland, Oregon) on Wikipedia
  • 12 McMenamins White Eagle, 836 N Russell St (1 block east/north of N Interstate Ave, MAX yellow line to Albina/Mississippi and walk 1 block north), +1-503-282-6810. One of Portland's classic rock and blues venues with a rich musical history. Comes with a pub and guest rooms conveniently attached, so that you don't have to haul yourself far for fuel or to crash after rocking out late into the night. Housed in the 1905 Hryzsko Brothers Building, NRHP #98000950. Hryszko Brothers Building on Wikipedia
  • 13 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (The Schnitz), 1037 SW Broadway (at Main St), +1-503-248-4335. Home to the Oregon Symphony, Portland Youth Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Contains intricate Italian architecture in the hall. The concert hall seats 2,776 people and hosts lectures, symphonies, comedians and big name musical acts. The interior of this 1927 former movie palace is simply breathtaking. Former Paramount Theatre, NRHP #76001585. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Wikipedia

Other[edit]

  • Memorial Coliseum
  • Grand Central Bowl
  • Oaks Amusement Park
  • 14 Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave (at Alder St), +1-503-231-7264, . W-Sa 10AM-4:30PM. This place is the headquarters for historic preservation buffs – like you if you're reading this page. In addition to exhibits (see also under "See"), the AHC also maintains a busy calendar of walking tours, lectures, and other educational programs, all led by experts in the preservation field. Occupies the 1883 Italianate West's Block, NRHP #80003378, which is also contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126. West's Block on Wikipedia
  • 15 Club Privata, 824 SW 1st Ave (between Taylor St and Yamhill St, MAX red/blue lines eastbound to Yamhill District and walk ½ block south on 1st Ave, MAX red/blue lines westbound to SW 3rd and walk 1 block east on Morrison St and 1½ blocks south on 1st Ave), +1-503-954-2701, . Th 7PM-1AM, F-Sa 9PM-4AM; Tours F-Sa 8:30PM-9PM. NSFW. Aaaand that's all we're going to say on that topic. Located in the 1878 Harker Building / Patrick Building, contributing in the Yamhill Historic District, NRHP #76001587.
  • 17 Pips and Bounce, 833 SE Belmont St, +1-503-928-4664, . M-Th 3PM-midnight, F 3PM-1AM, Sa noon-1AM, Su noon-10PM (minors allowed Su-Th until 9PM, F-Sa until 7PM). Social club centered around a large gallery of ping pong (table tennis) tables, complete with a snacky food menu and beer, wine, and cocktails. In the 1929 Grand Central Public Market building, NRHP #06001034. Grand Central Public Market on Wikipedia
  • 18 Portland's Culinary Workshop, 807 N Russell St (at Albina Ave, MAX yellow line to Albina/Mississippi and walk about 1½ blocks north on Albina), +1-503-512-0447. Inspired by Portland's amazing culinary scene? Dying to try some things out or add some new kitchen skills? PCW offers between 1 and 3 specialized, hands-on classes almost every day aimed at all skill levels, including kids and beginners. On the ground floor in the 1890 Davis Block, NRHP #99000360. Davis Block on Wikipedia
  • 19 Rose City Golf Club, 2200 NE 71st Ave (at Tillamook St), +1-503-253-4744, . Play a 9- or 18-hole round at this serene, urban, public course in a residential district of northeast. Rose City Golf Clubhouse, NRHP #12000900. $12-38. Rose City Golf Clubhouse on Wikipedia

Buy[edit]

Shopping[edit]

  • 1 Dava Bead and Trade, 2121 NE Broadway, +1-503-288-3991, . M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Offers an amazing array of jewelry parts and related items. Also provides an extensive number of workshops throughout the year (however as of this writing, their online calendar is out of date - might be better to call). In a ca. 1947 storefront building contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 2 Garden Fever!, 3433 NE 24th Ave (just off Fremont St), +1-503-287-3200. Housed in a ca. 1923 commercial building, contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 3 Hanna Andersson, 327 NW 10th Ave (at Flanders St), +1-503-321-5275. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. This delightful children's clothing line from Sweden has a location in the heart of the trendy Pearl District. Located on the ground floor of a warehouse building dating from 1921, Ballou & Wright Company Building, NRHP #87000698. Ballou & Wright Company Building on Wikipedia
  • 4 Happy Leaf, 1301 NE Broadway, +1-971-800-0420, . 9AM-9PM daily. Pot. Because, hey — you're in Oregon. Nondescript but actually historic 1927 streetcar-era building contributing in the Irvington Historic District, NRHP #10000850.
  • 5 Mother Foucault's Bookshop, 523 SE Morrison St (between MLK and 6th), +1-503-236-2665, . Tu-Sa 11AM-6PM, Su-M 11AM-4PM. Who says there's only one cool bookstore in Portland? Mother Foucault's gives the impression of being straight out of literature itself, with dark wood, intellectual and slightly musty atmosphere, obscure titles and authors, odd corners, and stacks of books scattered almost randomly about. You might almost find a long-forgotten codex with cryptic clues to the hidden location of the treasure of the lost mumblemumble civilization. Occupies a storefront in the 1911 Clifford Hotel, contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126.
  • 6 Noun, 3300 SE Belmont St (enter through Saint Cupcake), +1-503-235-0078, . M-Sa 11AM-7PM, Su 11AM-5PM, except holidays. Offers a small but delightful array of mostly vintage, some new, items for the treasure hunter. In the Italianate F. M. Knight Building, from circa 1890, NRHP #89000086. F. M. Knight Building on Wikipedia
  • 7 Rejuvenation, 1100 SE Grand Ave (at Taylor St, Portland Streetcar B Loop to SE Grand & Taylor, Portland Streetcar A Loop to SE MLK & Taylor and walk 1 block east on Taylor), +1-503-238-1900. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Home hardware, fixtures, and furniture, mostly new with a nostalgic design style. Rejuvenation used to be one of Portland's gems, but now has all the charm of a bland corporate chain store. The once-fascinating salvage section, while still present, has been reduced to a shadow of what it formerly was. Still, the store might be worth a visit if you have a project impending or under way at home. For Portlanders, the new stock has the giant plus that much of it is manufactured locally. Located in the 1902 N. B. Neustadter Building, contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126. Rejuvenation (lighting and hardware) on Wikipedia
  • 8 River City Bicycles, 706 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Alder St, Portland Streetcar A Loop to Morrison and walk 1 block north on MLK, Portland Streetcar B Loop to Morrison and walk 2 blocks north on Grand and 1 block west on Alder), +1-503-233-5973, . M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM. In this bike-mad city, River City is one of the premier cycling shops with two floors of everything you could need for two-wheel (nonmotorized) adventures. Even if you plan to use the orange BikeTown share service, stop in for accessories, apparel, advice, and just to gaze at the most bike-ness you've seen. If purchasing a bike is in the cards, take it for a spin on the indoor tryout track. Brought your bike to Portland with you and ran into problems? The service center is professional and utterly competent. Located in the 1923 Griesel Fruit Company Building, contributing in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, NRHP #91000126.
  • 9 Target - Portland Galleria, 939 SW Morrison St (MAX westbound blue/red lines to Galleria / SW 10th, MAX eastbound blue/red lines to Library / SW 9th and walk 1 block north on 10th), +1-503-290-5361. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-10PM. This national discount chain store is here to help when you discover all the things you forgot to pack. Occupies the second and third floors of the 1910 Galleria shopping center, once the largest department store in the Northwest. Olds, Wortman, and King Department Store, NRHP #91000057. Olds, Wortman & King on Wikipedia

Services[edit]

  • 10 Classic Body Restoration, 107 SE Washington St, Suite 134, +1-503-239-2639, fax: +1-503-239-1139. 9AM-7PM daily. This very professional (but not sterile or clinical) therapeutic massage studio is regularly rated as the best massage in Portland. Occupies a fully renovated suite in the 1906 Olympic Cereal Mill, NRHP #89000115. Olympic Cereal Mill on Wikipedia
  • 11 Equinox, 3302 SE Belmont St, +1-503-963-9437, . By appointment. Strain a muscle hefting those bags you overpacked? Or just in need of a bit of relaxation? This massage and acupuncture retreat in the center of the low-key and eminently explorable Belmont District might be for you. Upstairs in the Italianate F. M. Knight Building, from circa 1890, NRHP #89000086. F. M. Knight Building on Wikipedia


Get in and around[edit]

Get in[edit]

  • 1 Portland Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave. Amtrak serves Portland Union Station, which is about a 15-minute walk from most places downtown. Union Station is well connected by public transit. It sits on the northern end of the transit mall, so many Trimet buses as well as the MAX Yellow and Green Lines stop nearby. Union Station is also across the street from the Greyhound depot.

Park[edit]

  • Corbett Brothers Auto Garage
  • Imperial Garage
  • Auto Rest Garage

Bridges[edit]

  • 2 Broadway Bridge, N/NW Broadway across the Willamette River. Built in 1913, this is the largest example of a Rall-type bascule bridge ever constructed, and one of only three such designs still existing in the United States. NRHP #12000930. Broadway Bridge (Portland) on Wikipedia
  • 3 Interstate Bridge, Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 across the Columbia River. This vertical-lift bridge consists of twin parallel spans. The eastern span, completed in 1917, was only the second highway bridge across the Columbia and marked a significant engineering achievement for its time. The western span and the vertical draw on the eastern span were added in 1958. Both spans have pedestrian access as well as Interstate highway traffic. However, the bridge is overcapacity, outdated, and seismically unsafe, and will almost certainly be removed when Oregon and Washington finally agree on a plan to replace it. Vancouver–Portland Bridge, NRHP #82004205. Interstate Bridge on Wikipedia