First Time in Portland
Description:
Portland, Oregon is a wonderful place to spend a few days, whether your passions lie in local artisan crafts, public gardens, or creative cuisine. While exploring Portland, there are many unique Downtown sights not to be missed. Spend your mornings exploring Portland's many gardens, and your afternoons exploring the city. No matter what your day has in store for you, you will not be disappointed.
Author: liadp
Day 1 - Portland
Spend your morning exploring Portland's infamous Saturday Market (which deceivingly takes place on both Saturdays and Sundays until 2pm). Explore the wide variety of artists in Portland, ranging from passionate jelly makers to intricate wood carvers. Walk through Downtown Portland until you reach ten01, where you can indulge in an exquisite but modestly priced 'power lunch'. Then, hop over to the Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Garden, a little bit outside the city. This makes for a pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Portland. For happy hour, overlook the entire city while indulging in cocktails and $2 appetizers at one of the best restaurants in Portland; the Portland City Grill. If you can manage to still muster up an appetite, Typhoon! is a great introduction to Portland's mouthwatering Thai cuisine. After dinner, cruise over to Hobo's for a hopping cocktail scene. When you're finally done with your first day in Portland, get a refreshing rest at the Hotel Vintage Plaza.
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Saturday Market
Location:
view in google maps108 West Burnside
Under the west end of the Burnside Bridge (between SW First Ave. and SW Naito Pkwy.)
Portland, OR 97209
Phone:
+1 503 222 60722
Downtown Portland/City Center
Location:
view in google mapsBetween Interstate Highway 5 and 405
Between Interstate Highway 5 and 405
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
+1 503 275 83553
Pearl District
Location:
view in google maps1022 Northwest Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209
Phone:
+1 503 222 22234
The Japanese Garden
Location:
view in google maps611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR 97201
Phone:
(503) 223-13215
International Rose Test Garden
Location:
view in google maps400 Southwest Kingston Ave
(Washington Park)
Portland, OR 97201
Phone:
+1 503 823 36366
Southeast Portland
Location:
view in google mapsGrand Avenue
(East side of the Morrison Bridge)
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
+1 503 275 8355 / +1 877 678 5263 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association)7
Nob Hill/Westover/Northwest 23rd District
Location:
view in google mapsNorth of West Burnside Street
(Northwest 23rd & 21st avenues)
Portland, OR 97210
Phone:
+1 503 275 8355 / +1 877 678 5263 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association)10
Waterfront Park
Location:
view in google mapsFront Avenue
(Between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan)
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
+1 503 823 2223Day 2 - Portland
The best restaurants in Portland are nothing to scoff at. From local farm cuisine to a taste of the exotic, Portland has something for everyone. Enjoy the slow food movement and satisfy your culinary craving!
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Belly Timber
Location:
view in google maps3257 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
Phone:
503 235-32772
Pok Pok
Location:
view in google maps3226 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
Phone:
503-232-13873
Mother's
Location:
view in google maps409 Southwest Second Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
+1 503 464 11225
Portland City Grill
Location:
view in google maps111 SW 5th Ave
30th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
50345000307
ten 01
Location:
view in google maps1001 NW Couch
Portland, OR 97209
Phone:
+1 503 226-34639
Voodoo Doughnut
Location:
view in google maps22 Southwest 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204-2713
Phone:
+1 503 241 4704Day 3 - Portland
Old or young, Portland has a taste of the nightlife for all of us. Enjoy cheap and fun movies at the Bagdad Theater and Pub. If you enjoy a wilder kind of night, Holocene and the Doug Fir Lounge have the best shows and dance parties in Portland. And if your taste lies more on the refined side of the evening, don't miss Hobo's or Jazz de Opus.
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Bagdad Theater & Pub
Location:
view in google maps3702 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Phone:
+1 503 236 92342
Holocene
Location:
view in google maps1001 Southeast Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97214
Phone:
+1 503 239 76393
Doug Fir Lounge
Location:
view in google maps830 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
Phone:
+1 503 231 96635
Hobo's
Location:
view in google maps120 Northwest 3rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone:
+1 503 224 32856
Jazz de Opus
Location:
view in google maps33 Northwest Second Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone:
+1 503 222 6077Day 4 - Portland
For the true Portland experience, take a taste of the eclectic. Below you'll find some of the most eccentric and hands-down the most Portland-y things to do. Experience true hot springs, unique artist gatherings, and other happenings around Portland! If your taste is more outdoors, don't miss the Dog Mountain; a unique and breathtaking view right outside of Portland.
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Alberta Street Fair
Location:
view in google mapsNortheast Alberta Street
(Between 18th and 30th avenues)
Portland, OR 97211
Phone:
+1 503 972 22062
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Location:
view in google mapsPO Box 578
Portland, OR 97342
Phone:
503.854.33203
Ground Kontrol
Location:
view in google maps511 NW Couch St
Portland, OR 97209-3602
Phone:
(503) 796-93644
First Thursday
Location:
view in google mapsPearl District
Portland, OR
