Guidebook for Milwaukie & Portland
Parks & Nature
Pretty hiking and views along the Willamette River. Nice spot for summer sunbathing or swimming. Yes, the water is clean and swimmable. Best when water temperature reaches the high 60s in late June, July, August, early Sept.
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Elk Rock Island
Southeast Sparrow StreetPretty hiking and views along the Willamette River. Nice spot for summer sunbathing or swimming. Yes, the water is clean and swimmable. Best when water temperature reaches the high 60s in late June, July, August, early Sept.
A nice biking and walking trail. The portion north of Park Avenue is the nicest, with public art and native plants that parallels the MAX tracks. It leads to Milwaukie's downtown riverfront park.
Trolley Trail
Trolley TrailA nice biking and walking trail. The portion north of Park Avenue is the nicest, with public art and native plants that parallels the MAX tracks. It leads to Milwaukie's downtown riverfront park.
Charming, popular park in one of America's most attractive urban neighborhoods. Summertime brings out legions of families with kids playing in the fountain. Walk a few blocks north for two more parks! (Tanner Springs Park and The Fields Park).
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Praça Jamison
810 NW 11th AveCharming, popular park in one of America's most attractive urban neighborhoods. Summertime brings out legions of families with kids playing in the fountain. Walk a few blocks north for two more parks! (Tanner Springs Park and The Fields Park).
Rent a kayak or canoe here and walk it straight into the Willamette River. Google them to discuss rental details.
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Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
1515 Southeast Water AvenueRent a kayak or canoe here and walk it straight into the Willamette River. Google them to discuss rental details.
Kayak rental for paddling trips on the Willamette, including scenic Ross Island and its quiet zone, off limits to motor boats, thank goodness.
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Portland Kayak Company
6600 S Macadam AveKayak rental for paddling trips on the Willamette, including scenic Ross Island and its quiet zone, off limits to motor boats, thank goodness.
European-style park with a fountain, life-sized chess game, people-watching, and Elephant's Deli in the Park for a tasty, cheap bite and drinks. Just a block away from Pioneer Square.
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Parque do Diretor
815 SW Park AveEuropean-style park with a fountain, life-sized chess game, people-watching, and Elephant's Deli in the Park for a tasty, cheap bite and drinks. Just a block away from Pioneer Square.
A big tourist draw in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. But from here, you can do lots of other short hikes to explore the gorge and get away from the crowds. Car-free? Take the Columbia Gorge Express bus to get there for just $5 round trip! http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
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Multnomah Falls station
A big tourist draw in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. But from here, you can do lots of other short hikes to explore the gorge and get away from the crowds. Car-free? Take the Columbia Gorge Express bus to get there for just $5 round trip! http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
Awesome views at a state park in the Columbia River Gorge. Take your pick between family-friendly beach and picnic areas or clothing-optional beach popular with free spirits and gay folks.
Take the Columbia Gorge Express bus to get there for just $5 round trip! http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
Need more info? Just ask me.
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Parque Estadual Rooster Rock
Awesome views at a state park in the Columbia River Gorge. Take your pick between family-friendly beach and picnic areas or clothing-optional beach popular with free spirits and gay folks.
Take the Columbia Gorge Express bus to get there for just $5 round trip! http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
Need more info? Just ask me.
In the nearby Eastmoreland neighborhood close to Reed College, a beautiful garden with rhododendrons, a lake, and more. Peak bloom for rhododendrons is around Mother's Day weekend. www.crystalspringsgardenpdx.org
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveIn the nearby Eastmoreland neighborhood close to Reed College, a beautiful garden with rhododendrons, a lake, and more. Peak bloom for rhododendrons is around Mother's Day weekend. www.crystalspringsgardenpdx.org
Just across the river and up a hill, Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close are located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River Peter Kerr started the gardens in 1916 on a 13-acre estate that passed to the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon after his death in 1957. www.elkrockgarden.org
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Elk Rock Garden
11800 S Military LnJust across the river and up a hill, Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close are located on a hillside estate overlooking the Willamette River Peter Kerr started the gardens in 1916 on a 13-acre estate that passed to the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon after his death in 1957. www.elkrockgarden.org
Beautiful park alongside the Willamette River. Believe it or not, our river is all cleaned up now and it's a great spot for swimming and lounging on the sandy beach. Stop afterwards at the cozy Muddy Rudder Pub nearby for a pint, pizza, and occasional live music.
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Sellwood Riverfront Park
1221 SE Oaks Park WayBeautiful park alongside the Willamette River. Believe it or not, our river is all cleaned up now and it's a great spot for swimming and lounging on the sandy beach. Stop afterwards at the cozy Muddy Rudder Pub nearby for a pint, pizza, and occasional live music.
Food Scene
Great, healthful, and semi-gourmet Mexican food in nearby downtown Milwaukie. Casual, no table service. Great margaritas.
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Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
11008 SE Main StGreat, healthful, and semi-gourmet Mexican food in nearby downtown Milwaukie. Casual, no table service. Great margaritas.
Legendary flour mill, restaurant, and retail store. Bob is a whole grains icon. Also great for gluten-free types. Totally worth a visit. Breakfast is very popular here. Not easily reached without a car.
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Bob's Red Mill
5000 SE International WayLegendary flour mill, restaurant, and retail store. Bob is a whole grains icon. Also great for gluten-free types. Totally worth a visit. Breakfast is very popular here. Not easily reached without a car.
Terrific spot for Asian fusion cuisine and, oddly enough, teas and pastries. Often packed with adoring patrons. In the heart of charming Sellwood (Portland's southernmost neighborhood).
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Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveTerrific spot for Asian fusion cuisine and, oddly enough, teas and pastries. Often packed with adoring patrons. In the heart of charming Sellwood (Portland's southernmost neighborhood).
A Portland foodie take on the street food of India. I can't stop going here. It's addictively delicious. Order the $8.50 khati roll and you'll be hooked. Stroll the rest of foodie row on SE Division between about 30th and 38th Ave.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StA Portland foodie take on the street food of India. I can't stop going here. It's addictively delicious. Order the $8.50 khati roll and you'll be hooked. Stroll the rest of foodie row on SE Division between about 30th and 38th Ave.
This should be categorized under "Entertainment" as much as "Groceries." Portland's most scenic, largest farmers market. Great people watching and gorgeous food under the trees at Portland State University, Saturdays 9am-2pm.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayThis should be categorized under "Entertainment" as much as "Groceries." Portland's most scenic, largest farmers market. Great people watching and gorgeous food under the trees at Portland State University, Saturdays 9am-2pm.
Good, gourmet pizza along this strip of solid neighborhood food and coffee spots in Westmoreland.
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Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StGood, gourmet pizza along this strip of solid neighborhood food and coffee spots in Westmoreland.
Delicious Asian food, banh mi sandwiches, etc. with a great bar, cocktails, and Southeast neighborhood scene.
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Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StDelicious Asian food, banh mi sandwiches, etc. with a great bar, cocktails, and Southeast neighborhood scene.
Southern biscuits done right. And lots more delicious brunchy or even savory food like fried chicken and waffle. Great spot for breakfast, brunch. One block north of the MAX light rail (SE Clinton and 12th station).
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StSouthern biscuits done right. And lots more delicious brunchy or even savory food like fried chicken and waffle. Great spot for breakfast, brunch. One block north of the MAX light rail (SE Clinton and 12th station).
An historic lodge, brewpub, and outdoor concert venue at the gateway to the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Stroll the gardens, have a meal or a drink, maybe even stay for a big name summer concert. A good stop on the way to or from the Gorge to see Multnomah Falls. Part of the McMenamins chain of brewpubs and hotels in historic buildings around Oregon.
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McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StAn historic lodge, brewpub, and outdoor concert venue at the gateway to the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Stroll the gardens, have a meal or a drink, maybe even stay for a big name summer concert. A good stop on the way to or from the Gorge to see Multnomah Falls. Part of the McMenamins chain of brewpubs and hotels in historic buildings around Oregon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy locals' pub at the east end of the Sellwood Bridge. Good food and great beer. Live music sometimes. Nice outdoor seating.
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The Muddy Rudder Public House
8105 SE 7th AveCozy locals' pub at the east end of the Sellwood Bridge. Good food and great beer. Live music sometimes. Nice outdoor seating.
One of the best brewers in the Portland area, this is Breakside's production facility with a small but worthwhile tap room up front.
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Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room
5821 SE International WayOne of the best brewers in the Portland area, this is Breakside's production facility with a small but worthwhile tap room up front.
Gorgeous historic movie palace serving food, beer, and first-run movies. Don't miss their hidden Backstage Bar on SE 37th Ave just south of Hawthorne for a 70-foot tall ceiling and great atmosphere.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdGorgeous historic movie palace serving food, beer, and first-run movies. Don't miss their hidden Backstage Bar on SE 37th Ave just south of Hawthorne for a 70-foot tall ceiling and great atmosphere.
Terrific local brewery that represents the newest generation of young Portland brewers doing good work. Highly sustainable building design, too. The only downside is its location on a busy road.
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdTerrific local brewery that represents the newest generation of young Portland brewers doing good work. Highly sustainable building design, too. The only downside is its location on a busy road.
The nearest liquor store for hard alcohol if you want to make some cocktails. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Phone: 503-654-9020 or www.OregonLiquorSearch.com
Milwaukie Liquor Store
10804 SE Oak StThe nearest liquor store for hard alcohol if you want to make some cocktails. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Phone: 503-654-9020 or www.OregonLiquorSearch.com
Friendly local spot that used to be a dive bar, but now sees hipsters and friendly locals from SE Portland. But they show sports on the TVs anyway. Wood paneling and vintage kitschy beer signs. Decent food menu, too. At the heart of the Westmoreland neighborhood retail district stretching west on Bybee and north on Milwaukie Ave.
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Kay's Bar
6903 SE Milwaukie AveFriendly local spot that used to be a dive bar, but now sees hipsters and friendly locals from SE Portland. But they show sports on the TVs anyway. Wood paneling and vintage kitschy beer signs. Decent food menu, too. At the heart of the Westmoreland neighborhood retail district stretching west on Bybee and north on Milwaukie Ave.
A solid intro to the east side bar scene in the SE Belmont neighborhood. Good art, hipsters, vegan food menu, great drinks. On the same block, check out Aalto Lounge (bar), Stumptown Coffee.
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The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StA solid intro to the east side bar scene in the SE Belmont neighborhood. Good art, hipsters, vegan food menu, great drinks. On the same block, check out Aalto Lounge (bar), Stumptown Coffee.
Includes Ringler's Annex and Al's Den, a cozy bar with free live music most nights 7pm-10pm in the basement of the Crystal Hotel. Mostly acoustic and indie bands. Occasional comedy nights.
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McMenamins Crystal Hotel
303 SW 12th AveIncludes Ringler's Annex and Al's Den, a cozy bar with free live music most nights 7pm-10pm in the basement of the Crystal Hotel. Mostly acoustic and indie bands. Occasional comedy nights.
A pretty cool, large, noisy bar in the Sentinel Hotel. Similar vibe (and same owners) as the Sweet Hereafter on Belmont Street. Dark and hipster hunt club style. Weeknights are more local and hipster. Weekends are more suburban, meat market crowd.
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Jackknife
614 SW 11th AveA pretty cool, large, noisy bar in the Sentinel Hotel. Similar vibe (and same owners) as the Sweet Hereafter on Belmont Street. Dark and hipster hunt club style. Weeknights are more local and hipster. Weekends are more suburban, meat market crowd.
Best on a dry, sunny day when rows of picnic tables out front get covered up in Portlanders enjoying their banter and beer. Mexican food next door that you can bring out to your table.
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APEX
1216 SE Division StBest on a dry, sunny day when rows of picnic tables out front get covered up in Portlanders enjoying their banter and beer. Mexican food next door that you can bring out to your table.
Sightseeing
www.GoByTram.com
Staggering views and a fun ride for only $4 round trip. Start in the South Waterfront neighborhood and ride it up to Oregon Health and Science University observation deck for great views. Best on a sunny day.
You could also make a car-free trip of this by riding MAX light rail from our nearby station at SE Park Ave up north to OMSI / SE Water station, then walk over the scenic Tillikum Crossing bridge, then turn left on S. Moody Ave. to the aerial tram station. Two blocks south of there on Moody Ave is the charming Elizabeth Caruthers Park, heart of the fancy high-rise South Waterfront neighborhood. Two blocks east is the beautiful river greenway.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond Avewww.GoByTram.com
Staggering views and a fun ride for only $4 round trip. Start in the South Waterfront neighborhood and ride it up to Oregon Health and Science University observation deck for great views. Best on a sunny day.
You could also make a car-free trip of this by riding MAX light rail from our nearby station at SE Park Ave up north to OMSI / SE Water station, then walk over the scenic Tillikum Crossing bridge, then turn left on S. Moody Ave. to the aerial tram station. Two blocks south of there on Moody Ave is the charming Elizabeth Caruthers Park, heart of the fancy high-rise South Waterfront neighborhood. Two blocks east is the beautiful river greenway.
A great first stop for free tourist info from helpful locals. Tucked inside the small building underneath the west side of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Grab the Travel Portland magazine for great tips.
Visitor Information Center
877 SW Taylor StA great first stop for free tourist info from helpful locals. Tucked inside the small building underneath the west side of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Grab the Travel Portland magazine for great tips.
www.downtownoregoncity.org/
The original end of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City was the place to be before Portland was much to see. Today it has a charming historic main street, restaurants, and a cool 1950s municipal elevator. Ride the elevator for free to the top and turn right (south) to walk along a cliffside path for a view of Willamette Falls, the second most powerful waterfall in North America. Visit www.rediscoverthefalls.com to see what cools things are coming to this site.
Main Street
Main Streetwww.downtownoregoncity.org/
The original end of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City was the place to be before Portland was much to see. Today it has a charming historic main street, restaurants, and a cool 1950s municipal elevator. Ride the elevator for free to the top and turn right (south) to walk along a cliffside path for a view of Willamette Falls, the second most powerful waterfall in North America. Visit www.rediscoverthefalls.com to see what cools things are coming to this site.
Entertainment & Activities
Historic amusement park on the shores of the Willamette River. Beautiful old roller skating rink with pipe organ, silly fun (small) roller coaster and other rides. Family-friendly and inexpensive.
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Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayHistoric amusement park on the shores of the Willamette River. Beautiful old roller skating rink with pipe organ, silly fun (small) roller coaster and other rides. Family-friendly and inexpensive.
$4 second-run movies in this great little cinema with a vintage neon marquee. Have your Pizzicato pizza and local beer while you watch good flicks. Then stroll foodie row stretching north and south of East Burnside along 28th Avenue.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St$4 second-run movies in this great little cinema with a vintage neon marquee. Have your Pizzicato pizza and local beer while you watch good flicks. Then stroll foodie row stretching north and south of East Burnside along 28th Avenue.
Pedal one big bike with 14 other people on a tour of brew pubs in downtown Portland.
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BrewCycle Portland - West
1108 NW Flanders StPedal one big bike with 14 other people on a tour of brew pubs in downtown Portland.
Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont StPing pong palace with bar and food options. Fun spot!
Shopping
Legendary maker of Pendleton wool blankets has a retail store with lots more than blankets. Gifts, clothing, fabrics, and cool crafty stuff. On the site of an old Pendleton mill. The other big one is up in Washougal, Washington, just across the mighty Columbia River and a good stop on a day trip out to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Pendelton Woolen Mill Store
8500 SE McLoughlin BlvdLegendary maker of Pendleton wool blankets has a retail store with lots more than blankets. Gifts, clothing, fabrics, and cool crafty stuff. On the site of an old Pendleton mill. The other big one is up in Washougal, Washington, just across the mighty Columbia River and a good stop on a day trip out to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Huge outlet mall waaaay south of Portland. Many of our guests seem to enjoy shopping there (mostly the Canadians!). ;-)
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Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney RdHuge outlet mall waaaay south of Portland. Many of our guests seem to enjoy shopping there (mostly the Canadians!). ;-)
A huge, typical American shopping mall, with other stores across the street in strip malls.
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Clackamas Town Center
12000 SE 82nd AveA huge, typical American shopping mall, with other stores across the street in strip malls.
Arts & Culture
One of our nation's best small liberal arts colleges, on a beautiful campus. Full calendar of free arts and cultural events, too, open to the general public.
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Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock BlvdOne of our nation's best small liberal arts colleges, on a beautiful campus. Full calendar of free arts and cultural events, too, open to the general public.
Nearby cinema with cheap $3 movies and just an extra couple of bucks for admission to their game room, which is fun for kids. Info: http://wunderlandgames.com/milwaukiecinemas.asp
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Wunderland Milwaukie Cinemas
11011 SE Main StNearby cinema with cheap $3 movies and just an extra couple of bucks for admission to their game room, which is fun for kids. Info: http://wunderlandgames.com/milwaukiecinemas.asp
Our city's art museum. Solid collections and home to the NW Film Center for arthouse cinema.
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Museu de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveOur city's art museum. Solid collections and home to the NW Film Center for arthouse cinema.