Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
"Street food from global hotspots, a great bar & happy people keep this casual, quirky neighborhood restaurant hoppin’ to a world beat for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Eat the Great Balls of Fire and get your picture in our Hall of Flame.
Tropical colors, vibrant flavors from places like Jamaica, Hawaii, Africa, Thailand and New Orleans and great drinks keep the whole family coming back for more.
For over 20 years we’ve been discovering the world — over and over again."
Tropical colors, vibrant flavors from places like Jamaica, Hawaii, Africa, Thailand and New Orleans and great drinks keep the whole family coming back for more.
For over 20 years we’ve been discovering the world — over and over again.
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Salvador Molly's
1523 SW Sunset Blvd"Street food from global hotspots, a great bar & happy people keep this casual, quirky neighborhood restaurant hoppin’ to a world beat for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Eat the Great Balls of Fire and get your picture in our Hall of Flame.
Tropical colors, vibrant flavors from places like Jamaica, Hawaii, Africa, Thailand and New Orleans and great drinks keep the whole family coming back for more.
For over 20 years we’ve been discovering the world — over and over again."
Tropical colors, vibrant flavors from places like Jamaica, Hawaii, Africa, Thailand and New Orleans and great drinks keep the whole family coming back for more.
For over 20 years we’ve been discovering the world — over and over again.
Here at Genies we pride ourselves in using only local cage free eggs, local farm raised meats & local produce wherever possible. We choose our products in the manner we would with our own families & hope you can taste the difference in the quality & freshness. We thank you for visiting Genies & hope you enjoy your meal. - See more at: http://geniesdivision.com/breakfast.php#sthash.ZNhWoxbz.dpuf
Recommend the Infused Vodka Bloody Mary's
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Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division StHere at Genies we pride ourselves in using only local cage free eggs, local farm raised meats & local produce wherever possible. We choose our products in the manner we would with our own families & hope you can taste the difference in the quality & freshness. We thank you for visiting Genies & hope you enjoy your meal. - See more at: http://geniesdivision.com/breakfast.php#sthash.ZNhWoxbz.dpuf
Recommend the Infused Vodka Bloody Mary's
With as much window space as wall, this quaint and inviting corner cafe has won the spot as top breakfast pick with incredible angel-light miniature scones, press pots of fragrant loose black tea, and creamy omelets and frittatas including the Hangtown Frittata, packed with plump oysters, generous chunks of salty bacon, creamy Asiago cheese, and a dusting of scallions.
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Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetWith as much window space as wall, this quaint and inviting corner cafe has won the spot as top breakfast pick with incredible angel-light miniature scones, press pots of fragrant loose black tea, and creamy omelets and frittatas including the Hangtown Frittata, packed with plump oysters, generous chunks of salty bacon, creamy Asiago cheese, and a dusting of scallions.
Le Bistro Montage is located in what once was the home of the Royal Hotel, in the heart of the Central Eastside Industrial district. A completely unique dining experience awaits when you come in; linen-covered communal tables, custom art, a large selection of wine and eclectic décor is only the beginning. While you are here do not forget to try our famous macaroni, mouth-watering frog legs, gator bites and our homemade desserts. Make sure to ask your server to wrap your leftovers, and see what foil art masterpiece creature you get to take home!
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Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison StLe Bistro Montage is located in what once was the home of the Royal Hotel, in the heart of the Central Eastside Industrial district. A completely unique dining experience awaits when you come in; linen-covered communal tables, custom art, a large selection of wine and eclectic décor is only the beginning. While you are here do not forget to try our famous macaroni, mouth-watering frog legs, gator bites and our homemade desserts. Make sure to ask your server to wrap your leftovers, and see what foil art masterpiece creature you get to take home!
Burgers, Onion Rings & Fries. And Beer! Bring cash because they don't take debit or credit cards. This place is out in the country and has an outdoor area to eat.
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Helvetia Tavern
10275 NW Helvetia RdBurgers, Onion Rings & Fries. And Beer! Bring cash because they don't take debit or credit cards. This place is out in the country and has an outdoor area to eat.
McMenamins' community landmark Hillsboro tavern, Rock Creek, came back and better than ever after a fire that reduced the beloved original building to a pile of cinders in September 2002.
With an eye to preserving the past, the outside of the new tavern looks nearly identical to its predecessor. To achieve this authenticity, we used timbers from two local barns (one dating back to the late 1800s) in the rebuild. The new tavern includes an elevated outside patio.
Rock Creek Tavern is off the beaten path. But it's a well-advised trip into the Oregon countryside. With live music, a floating dance floor akin to those at the Crystal Ballroom, a pool table, a 22-foot shuffleboard and great food and ales, there's no finer place to while away an evening than in this rustic lair.
Friends and families, young and old — all are welcome.
Caution: You won't go to this place for the service or really for the food. Expect for things to take longer but the outdoor eating area next to the log burning fire pit during the summer or inside next to the fireplace during the winter makes for a nice setting.
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McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass RdMcMenamins' community landmark Hillsboro tavern, Rock Creek, came back and better than ever after a fire that reduced the beloved original building to a pile of cinders in September 2002.
With an eye to preserving the past, the outside of the new tavern looks nearly identical to its predecessor. To achieve this authenticity, we used timbers from two local barns (one dating back to the late 1800s) in the rebuild. The new tavern includes an elevated outside patio.
Rock Creek Tavern is off the beaten path. But it's a well-advised trip into the Oregon countryside. With live music, a floating dance floor akin to those at the Crystal Ballroom, a pool table, a 22-foot shuffleboard and great food and ales, there's no finer place to while away an evening than in this rustic lair.
Friends and families, young and old — all are welcome.
Caution: You won't go to this place for the service or really for the food. Expect for things to take longer but the outdoor eating area next to the log burning fire pit during the summer or inside next to the fireplace during the winter makes for a nice setting.
Sweedeedee pies are made with an all butter crust using Bob’s Red Mill flour. Each pie is baked in a pyrex glass dish for the best bake. The apples are from Susan Christopherson of Old World Apple Farms. The honey is from My Local Honey who supplies honey from local beekeepers within 100 miles of Portland. Berries and Cherries are Oregon grown.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveSweedeedee pies are made with an all butter crust using Bob’s Red Mill flour. Each pie is baked in a pyrex glass dish for the best bake. The apples are from Susan Christopherson of Old World Apple Farms. The honey is from My Local Honey who supplies honey from local beekeepers within 100 miles of Portland. Berries and Cherries are Oregon grown.
On the Columbia River!!! Consistently popular since we opened nine years ago, our seasonal floating restaurant provides the highest quality dishes using our own special recipes & fresh produce with outstanding drinks. We offer happy hour cocktails and appetizers every day from 11 am to 6 pm. The dining ambiance is pleasantly casual yet romantically intimate. You can enjoy your beverages and food on fun outdoor floating decks. We have a place for your group on one of our two decks. Our larger deck is for families and our smaller deck is for those 21 years old or older!
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The Deck
2901 NE Marine DrOn the Columbia River!!! Consistently popular since we opened nine years ago, our seasonal floating restaurant provides the highest quality dishes using our own special recipes & fresh produce with outstanding drinks. We offer happy hour cocktails and appetizers every day from 11 am to 6 pm. The dining ambiance is pleasantly casual yet romantically intimate. You can enjoy your beverages and food on fun outdoor floating decks. We have a place for your group on one of our two decks. Our larger deck is for families and our smaller deck is for those 21 years old or older!
Another great restaurant on Mississippi. Expect a long line but grab some coffee inside and enjoy it outside people watching.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveAnother great restaurant on Mississippi. Expect a long line but grab some coffee inside and enjoy it outside people watching.
It's hard to not get a little nostalgic around soft serve. For many, a fluted cone brings back memories of summertime bike rides or warm nights at Dairy Queen with friends. And Wiz Bang Bar is hoping to transport you to back to simpler times. The opening menu will debut with salted sweet cream, vanilla custard, Woodblock chocolate, smoked Oregon ham and roasted strawberry coconut soft serves. It brings you all the nostalgia of your childhood in flavors you'd want as an adult. Just like the good ol' days. Oh...and there will be a long line.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIt's hard to not get a little nostalgic around soft serve. For many, a fluted cone brings back memories of summertime bike rides or warm nights at Dairy Queen with friends. And Wiz Bang Bar is hoping to transport you to back to simpler times. The opening menu will debut with salted sweet cream, vanilla custard, Woodblock chocolate, smoked Oregon ham and roasted strawberry coconut soft serves. It brings you all the nostalgia of your childhood in flavors you'd want as an adult. Just like the good ol' days. Oh...and there will be a long line.
Way back in the day, way back before Portland was hip, before anybody really knew where Portland was, Heidi and Jeff Van Dyke were a young married couple who knew. Heidi and Jeff dreamt about having a small cafe where Jeff could create a new soup from scratch every day, Heidi could bake cakes she learned at her parents' side back in Berlin, and they’d have Sunday and Monday off to spend time with their newborn daughter Stephanie.
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Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveWay back in the day, way back before Portland was hip, before anybody really knew where Portland was, Heidi and Jeff Van Dyke were a young married couple who knew. Heidi and Jeff dreamt about having a small cafe where Jeff could create a new soup from scratch every day, Heidi could bake cakes she learned at her parents' side back in Berlin, and they’d have Sunday and Monday off to spend time with their newborn daughter Stephanie.
A "worthwhile experience for the native and tourist," the "rustic", allegedly haunted Old Town "institution" delivers "lots of history with your pizza," which fans call "delicious'' and definitely "worth braving the ghosts." Love the old brick building!
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Old Town Pizza & Brewing
226 NW Davis StA "worthwhile experience for the native and tourist," the "rustic", allegedly haunted Old Town "institution" delivers "lots of history with your pizza," which fans call "delicious'' and definitely "worth braving the ghosts." Love the old brick building!
Pok Pok PDX is the original location. We serve food found at pubs, restaurants, homes and the streets of Southeast Asia with the majority of the food coming from Thailand, and specifically from the North and Northeast of Thailand.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StPok Pok PDX is the original location. We serve food found at pubs, restaurants, homes and the streets of Southeast Asia with the majority of the food coming from Thailand, and specifically from the North and Northeast of Thailand.
Screen Door presents a celebration of Southern cuisine from the quintessential hearty fare to the everyday foods gathered fresh from the garden. Central to our concept is weaving the rich bounty of local fresh produce found here in the Northwest into our menu.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StScreen Door presents a celebration of Southern cuisine from the quintessential hearty fare to the everyday foods gathered fresh from the garden. Central to our concept is weaving the rich bounty of local fresh produce found here in the Northwest into our menu.
“For me, [my first trip to India] was less about food and more about culture — how it smelled when you ate that sandwich on that street corner and what that felt like, more so than whether [the food] had this in it or that in it. . . [Opening Bollywood] has been fun. I want people to come in the door, and I’m saving them the plane ticket. You’re drinking out of a steel cup and eating off a steel plate just like you would if you were in Mumbai. I want people to have that experience, as if they have gone some place.”
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St“For me, [my first trip to India] was less about food and more about culture — how it smelled when you ate that sandwich on that street corner and what that felt like, more so than whether [the food] had this in it or that in it. . . [Opening Bollywood] has been fun. I want people to come in the door, and I’m saving them the plane ticket. You’re drinking out of a steel cup and eating off a steel plate just like you would if you were in Mumbai. I want people to have that experience, as if they have gone some place.”
Voodoo Doughnut in Portland Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Denver Colorado and now Austin Texas, was the brain child of Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon who had been friends for a while. They always wanted to start a business together. Something that would fit into an extraordinary Portland Oregon business climate. Something fun, different, and one for the ages. After much searching under rocks, tequilas, and women's blouses, they found what they were looking for... doughnuts!!
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveVoodoo Doughnut in Portland Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Denver Colorado and now Austin Texas, was the brain child of Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon who had been friends for a while. They always wanted to start a business together. Something that would fit into an extraordinary Portland Oregon business climate. Something fun, different, and one for the ages. After much searching under rocks, tequilas, and women's blouses, they found what they were looking for... doughnuts!!
Conveniently located in the heart of Kerns Neighborhood on the corner of 28th and SE Ankeny, The Goose, offers Southwestern fare with hand crafted cocktails made from scratch and a seasonally rotating margarita menu.
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The Goose
2725 SE Ankeny StConveniently located in the heart of Kerns Neighborhood on the corner of 28th and SE Ankeny, The Goose, offers Southwestern fare with hand crafted cocktails made from scratch and a seasonally rotating margarita menu.
"The best thing about Elephants and the not-so-secret ingredient is the people. When I started the store in 1979, I had no idea that so many wonderful people would come to work here or that there would be so many terrific customers. Just think, over 30 years of smart, funny people, and delicious food. Not bad, huh?"
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Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd Ave"The best thing about Elephants and the not-so-secret ingredient is the people. When I started the store in 1979, I had no idea that so many wonderful people would come to work here or that there would be so many terrific customers. Just think, over 30 years of smart, funny people, and delicious food. Not bad, huh?"
Entertainment & Activities
As you’d expect, the story of Topgolf began on a driving range, where two brothers were practicing their swings. The year was 2000.
As boredom took hold, the brothers began brainstorming ways they could liven up their range experience and improve their skills at the same time. Why wasn’t there a place where they could work on their game and also have the best time of their lives? Why couldn’t they know exactly where their ball had landed?
The idea for Topgolf was born.
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Topgolf
5505 NE Huffman StAs you’d expect, the story of Topgolf began on a driving range, where two brothers were practicing their swings. The year was 2000.
As boredom took hold, the brothers began brainstorming ways they could liven up their range experience and improve their skills at the same time. Why wasn’t there a place where they could work on their game and also have the best time of their lives? Why couldn’t they know exactly where their ball had landed?
The idea for Topgolf was born.
The Hillsboro Hops are a minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Through their affiliation agreement, the Diamondbacks provide players and coaches to the team. The team maintains membership in the Northwest League and Minor League Baseball and provides a stadium for the Diamondbacks prospects to play their games. Hillsboro Hops Professional Baseball is an independent local business.
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Ron Tonkin Field
4460 NE Century BlvdThe Hillsboro Hops are a minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Through their affiliation agreement, the Diamondbacks provide players and coaches to the team. The team maintains membership in the Northwest League and Minor League Baseball and provides a stadium for the Diamondbacks prospects to play their games. Hillsboro Hops Professional Baseball is an independent local business.
Central Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StMore than a bowling alley.
The Portland Timbers are an American professional soccer club based in Portland, Oregon, that competes in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StThe Portland Timbers are an American professional soccer club based in Portland, Oregon, that competes in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
The Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon opened October 12, 1995 with a David Bowie concert. The Moda Center is home to the Portland Trailblazers of the National Basketball Association. The official seating capacity for basketball games is 20,630. The Moda Center box office is set up to handle many different events including ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball, center stage, and end stage shows. The Moda Center was built on a construction cost of $262 million and is currently owned by Paul Allen of Microsoft fame. Moda Center tickets in the past have included events like the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Game, US Figure Skating Championships, NCAA Basketball Tournament, WWE, and many more concerts. Moda Center is located on 1 Center Court in downtown Portland, Oregon.
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Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StThe Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon opened October 12, 1995 with a David Bowie concert. The Moda Center is home to the Portland Trailblazers of the National Basketball Association. The official seating capacity for basketball games is 20,630. The Moda Center box office is set up to handle many different events including ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball, center stage, and end stage shows. The Moda Center was built on a construction cost of $262 million and is currently owned by Paul Allen of Microsoft fame. Moda Center tickets in the past have included events like the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Game, US Figure Skating Championships, NCAA Basketball Tournament, WWE, and many more concerts. Moda Center is located on 1 Center Court in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Parks & Nature
Native American settlement of the area now known as Forest Park is believed to date back 10,000 years. The first European American explorers arrived in the Willamette Valley with the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1806. By the mid-1800's, most Native American people living in the area had been removed by state and federal authorities in favor of European American settlers.
In 1903, John Charles Olmsted and his brother Frederick Law Olmsted, sons of the designer of New York's Central Park and many other iconic green spaces in the United States, proposed that the densely wooded hills above northwest Portland be designated by the City as “a forest park." In the early 20th century, the park narrowly avoided large-scale residential development, largely due to its geologic unsuitability. After nearly half a century of advocacy and hard work by visionary community leaders, Forest Park was eventually dedicated in 1948. That same group of civic-minded individuals formed an organization that continued to advocate and work for the preservation and protection of Forest Park; that organization is now known as the Forest Park Conservancy.
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Forest Park
Native American settlement of the area now known as Forest Park is believed to date back 10,000 years. The first European American explorers arrived in the Willamette Valley with the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1806. By the mid-1800's, most Native American people living in the area had been removed by state and federal authorities in favor of European American settlers.
In 1903, John Charles Olmsted and his brother Frederick Law Olmsted, sons of the designer of New York's Central Park and many other iconic green spaces in the United States, proposed that the densely wooded hills above northwest Portland be designated by the City as “a forest park." In the early 20th century, the park narrowly avoided large-scale residential development, largely due to its geologic unsuitability. After nearly half a century of advocacy and hard work by visionary community leaders, Forest Park was eventually dedicated in 1948. That same group of civic-minded individuals formed an organization that continued to advocate and work for the preservation and protection of Forest Park; that organization is now known as the Forest Park Conservancy.
Council Crest is thought to be the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. Originally known as Talbot's Mountain after its pioneer settlers, it has also been known as Glass Hill and later as Fairmount, the name of the road that encircles it. According to legend, Council Crest got its name because it was here where Native Americans held meetings and built signal fires. According to McArthur's Oregon Geographic Names, however, it was named in 1898 by delegates to the National Council of Congregational Churches, who met on the top.
The water tower that now stands atop Council Crest used to be a 77-foot-tall wooden observatory, part of the Council Crest Amusement Park which operated from 1907-1929 and was torn down in 1941. From the top of the hill, one can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Jefferson, and Mt Rainier. In addition, the park boasts a fantastic 180-degree view of Portland and surrounding towns.
In July 1956, a welded, sheet bronze drinking fountain featuring a mother and child was installed in the park. Sculpted by Frederick Littman, an associate professor of art at Portland State College, it has been mistakenly identified as a pioneer woman. The sculptor said the statue did not represent a particular era; it was simply a mother and child playing in the park and depicts joy. The fountain was made possible by a $6,000 bequest to the city in 1949 from the estate of Florence Laberee, widow of local builder and contractor George P. Laberee.
In the 1980s, the statue was stolen in the middle of the night by vandals who used hacksaws to dismantle it from its base, sawing through the mother's ankles. Nearly 10 years later, during a narcotics raid on a home in northeast Portland, officers found the rusty statue in the backyard under a cover. The statue was re-erected in the center of the park near the entrance, as opposed to its original location on the eastern side of the park.
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Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrCouncil Crest is thought to be the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. Originally known as Talbot's Mountain after its pioneer settlers, it has also been known as Glass Hill and later as Fairmount, the name of the road that encircles it. According to legend, Council Crest got its name because it was here where Native Americans held meetings and built signal fires. According to McArthur's Oregon Geographic Names, however, it was named in 1898 by delegates to the National Council of Congregational Churches, who met on the top.
The water tower that now stands atop Council Crest used to be a 77-foot-tall wooden observatory, part of the Council Crest Amusement Park which operated from 1907-1929 and was torn down in 1941. From the top of the hill, one can see five mountains in the Cascade Range: Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, Mt Jefferson, and Mt Rainier. In addition, the park boasts a fantastic 180-degree view of Portland and surrounding towns.
In July 1956, a welded, sheet bronze drinking fountain featuring a mother and child was installed in the park. Sculpted by Frederick Littman, an associate professor of art at Portland State College, it has been mistakenly identified as a pioneer woman. The sculptor said the statue did not represent a particular era; it was simply a mother and child playing in the park and depicts joy. The fountain was made possible by a $6,000 bequest to the city in 1949 from the estate of Florence Laberee, widow of local builder and contractor George P. Laberee.
In the 1980s, the statue was stolen in the middle of the night by vandals who used hacksaws to dismantle it from its base, sawing through the mother's ankles. Nearly 10 years later, during a narcotics raid on a home in northeast Portland, officers found the rusty statue in the backyard under a cover. The statue was re-erected in the center of the park near the entrance, as opposed to its original location on the eastern side of the park.
Portland's Mt Tabor, a volcanic cinder cone, was named by Plympton Kelly, son of Oregon City pioneer resident Clinton Kelly, after Mt Tabor in Israel, six miles east of Nazareth. In 1894, the city built two open reservoirs on the site (two other open reservoirs were built in 1911). By 1900, Portland's growing eastside population demanded park space; in 1903 landscape architect John C. Olmsted recommended the city obtain more land at Mt Tabor. In 1909, the Board of Park Commissioners used voter-approved bonds to buy approximately forty lots on Mt Tabor for $366,000.
Portland Parks Superintendent Emanuel Tillman Mische, who had worked with the Olmsted Brothers' landscape design firm in Massachusetts, developed a naturalistic design for the park. The plan included long flights of stairs, gently curving parkways, numerous walking trails, and a nursery yard. It also showcased native plants. In 1912, construction workers discovered volcanic cinders which were later utilized in surfacing the park's roads.
At the crest of the park is a bronze statue of Harvey W. Scott, editor of The Oregonian newspaper from 1865-1872 and from 1877 until his death in 1910. A gift to the city by Scott's widow, Margaret, and family, it was sculpted by Gutzon Borglum in the early 1930s while he was at work on his monumental sculpture of four American presidents on Mt Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Cast by the Kunst Foundry in New York, it was unveiled in June 1933 with great ceremony.
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Mount Tabor
Portland's Mt Tabor, a volcanic cinder cone, was named by Plympton Kelly, son of Oregon City pioneer resident Clinton Kelly, after Mt Tabor in Israel, six miles east of Nazareth. In 1894, the city built two open reservoirs on the site (two other open reservoirs were built in 1911). By 1900, Portland's growing eastside population demanded park space; in 1903 landscape architect John C. Olmsted recommended the city obtain more land at Mt Tabor. In 1909, the Board of Park Commissioners used voter-approved bonds to buy approximately forty lots on Mt Tabor for $366,000.
Portland Parks Superintendent Emanuel Tillman Mische, who had worked with the Olmsted Brothers' landscape design firm in Massachusetts, developed a naturalistic design for the park. The plan included long flights of stairs, gently curving parkways, numerous walking trails, and a nursery yard. It also showcased native plants. In 1912, construction workers discovered volcanic cinders which were later utilized in surfacing the park's roads.
At the crest of the park is a bronze statue of Harvey W. Scott, editor of The Oregonian newspaper from 1865-1872 and from 1877 until his death in 1910. A gift to the city by Scott's widow, Margaret, and family, it was sculpted by Gutzon Borglum in the early 1930s while he was at work on his monumental sculpture of four American presidents on Mt Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Cast by the Kunst Foundry in New York, it was unveiled in June 1933 with great ceremony.
Sightseeing
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84, a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.
According to Native American lore, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe. Although you can see the top portion of the falls from the highway, to view both tiers you have to walk to the viewing area located in a carved-out opening in the rock face. Tilting your head up in the narrow rocky confines of the steep cliffs, you get a mind-boggling perspective on the sheer magnitude of the falls.
For an even closer view, walk another several hundred feet up the paved trail to reach Benson Bridge, which spans the falls at the first tier's misty base. Standing on the bridge you have a perfect view of the top tier's full 542-foot height and a knee-wobbling vantage point over the second tier's 69-foot drop! The bridge is named for Simon Benson, a prominent Portland businessman who owned the falls in the early part of the 1900s. Before his death, Benson gave Multnomah Falls to the City of Portland, which later transferred ownership to the USDA Forest Service.
To make the outing complete, visit the Multnomah Falls Lodge which was built in 1925 to serve throngs of tourists who came to view the spectacular sights of the Columbia Gorge. Today, the historic structure (made of every type of rock found in the gorge) houses a gift shop with plenty of postcards, a restaurant with Northwest Cuisine and unbeatable views of the falls, and a US Forest Service Information Center where you can find trail maps. During the summer months vendors offer ice cream, coffee, sodas and other quick snacks from booths and carts in front of the lodge.
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Multnomah Falls station
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84, a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.
According to Native American lore, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe. Although you can see the top portion of the falls from the highway, to view both tiers you have to walk to the viewing area located in a carved-out opening in the rock face. Tilting your head up in the narrow rocky confines of the steep cliffs, you get a mind-boggling perspective on the sheer magnitude of the falls.
For an even closer view, walk another several hundred feet up the paved trail to reach Benson Bridge, which spans the falls at the first tier's misty base. Standing on the bridge you have a perfect view of the top tier's full 542-foot height and a knee-wobbling vantage point over the second tier's 69-foot drop! The bridge is named for Simon Benson, a prominent Portland businessman who owned the falls in the early part of the 1900s. Before his death, Benson gave Multnomah Falls to the City of Portland, which later transferred ownership to the USDA Forest Service.
To make the outing complete, visit the Multnomah Falls Lodge which was built in 1925 to serve throngs of tourists who came to view the spectacular sights of the Columbia Gorge. Today, the historic structure (made of every type of rock found in the gorge) houses a gift shop with plenty of postcards, a restaurant with Northwest Cuisine and unbeatable views of the falls, and a US Forest Service Information Center where you can find trail maps. During the summer months vendors offer ice cream, coffee, sodas and other quick snacks from booths and carts in front of the lodge.
The Rock is located near Cannon Beach on the North coast of Oregon, Haystack Rock is a unique monolith that attracts wildlife and tourists alike. Towering 235 feet over the beach, the Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year long. It is one of the largest "sea stacks" on America's Pacific coast.
The rocky reefs of Haystack Rock and the neighboring Needles have abundant and rich intertidal life. Tidepoolers are drawn to its wonders every day. As many as 200,000 people visit Haystack Rock every year, mostly during the summer months when the tidepools are teeming and the nesting seabirds, proudly showing off breeding plumage, are busy introducing little ones into the world. Haystack Rock is protected under Fish and Wildlife regulations as a Marine Garden and a seabird nesting refuge.
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Haystack Rock
The Rock is located near Cannon Beach on the North coast of Oregon, Haystack Rock is a unique monolith that attracts wildlife and tourists alike. Towering 235 feet over the beach, the Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year long. It is one of the largest "sea stacks" on America's Pacific coast.
The rocky reefs of Haystack Rock and the neighboring Needles have abundant and rich intertidal life. Tidepoolers are drawn to its wonders every day. As many as 200,000 people visit Haystack Rock every year, mostly during the summer months when the tidepools are teeming and the nesting seabirds, proudly showing off breeding plumage, are busy introducing little ones into the world. Haystack Rock is protected under Fish and Wildlife regulations as a Marine Garden and a seabird nesting refuge.
Built in 1914 for one of Oregon’s influential families, Pittock Mansion is filled with rich history and remarkable stories.
Henry Pittock, owner of The Oregonian newspaper, and his wife Georgiana, built Pittock Mansion in 1914. The City of Portland now owns the estate, and Portland Parks & Recreation and the non-profit Pittock Mansion Society work in collaboration to operate and maintain the museum and surrounding park.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBuilt in 1914 for one of Oregon’s influential families, Pittock Mansion is filled with rich history and remarkable stories.
Henry Pittock, owner of The Oregonian newspaper, and his wife Georgiana, built Pittock Mansion in 1914. The City of Portland now owns the estate, and Portland Parks & Recreation and the non-profit Pittock Mansion Society work in collaboration to operate and maintain the museum and surrounding park.
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing nearly two million visitors every year. Considered an architectural wonder, it’s still being used for its original intent—a magnificent ski lodge and mountain retreat for all to enjoy. - See more at: http://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/explore-the-lodge/#sthash.MMf7ANlm.dpuf
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadDeclared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing nearly two million visitors every year. Considered an architectural wonder, it’s still being used for its original intent—a magnificent ski lodge and mountain retreat for all to enjoy. - See more at: http://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/explore-the-lodge/#sthash.MMf7ANlm.dpuf
Shopping
Founded by a team of proud Portlanders, MadeHere PDX is a shop dedicated to showcasing the talents of Portland-based designers, artists, and makers.
It’s no secret that Portland is a hotbed of creative culture, and is home to hundreds of industrious folks who design, roast, stitch, bake, weld, brew and build some of the coolest stuff in the world - We just decided it was time to bring all of these great things together in one place!
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MadeHere PDX
4018 N Mississippi AveFounded by a team of proud Portlanders, MadeHere PDX is a shop dedicated to showcasing the talents of Portland-based designers, artists, and makers.
It’s no secret that Portland is a hotbed of creative culture, and is home to hundreds of industrious folks who design, roast, stitch, bake, weld, brew and build some of the coolest stuff in the world - We just decided it was time to bring all of these great things together in one place!
Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. We've grown to employ over 530 people across five Portland-area stores and Powells.com, and our book inventory exceeds two million volumes. In spite of our substantial size and reach, we remain grounded by our company's core values, which have guided us through the ups and downs of the bookselling industry. Each and every employee's love of books drives us forward.
We have an especially intimate relationship with Portland — what other city in America can name a bookstore as its top attraction? We host over 500 author events a year, in addition to children's storytimes, writing workshops, game demonstrations, and book clubs. Through Powells.com and our expansive online community, we also reach readers around the world, people who are as excited about books as we are.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. We've grown to employ over 530 people across five Portland-area stores and Powells.com, and our book inventory exceeds two million volumes. In spite of our substantial size and reach, we remain grounded by our company's core values, which have guided us through the ups and downs of the bookselling industry. Each and every employee's love of books drives us forward.
We have an especially intimate relationship with Portland — what other city in America can name a bookstore as its top attraction? We host over 500 author events a year, in addition to children's storytimes, writing workshops, game demonstrations, and book clubs. Through Powells.com and our expansive online community, we also reach readers around the world, people who are as excited about books as we are.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fueling fun seekers with great beer is maybe our most favorite thing. Great Rooftop Deck!!!
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StFueling fun seekers with great beer is maybe our most favorite thing. Great Rooftop Deck!!!
Our Pub’s distinct Northwest style brings a taste of Central Oregon to the heart of Portland and is a popular destination for great beer, delicious food and a relaxed urban atmosphere.
The brew pub’s 26 taps feature Deschutes mainstays plus a selection of seasonal and experimental beers developed and brewed on site exclusively for the Portland pub by our brewers.
Led by Executive Chef Jill Ramseier, our talented culinary team creates classic pub food taken to the next level. Matching our brewers’ passion, they create dishes from scratch with the best possible local ingredients.
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Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveOur Pub’s distinct Northwest style brings a taste of Central Oregon to the heart of Portland and is a popular destination for great beer, delicious food and a relaxed urban atmosphere.
The brew pub’s 26 taps feature Deschutes mainstays plus a selection of seasonal and experimental beers developed and brewed on site exclusively for the Portland pub by our brewers.
Led by Executive Chef Jill Ramseier, our talented culinary team creates classic pub food taken to the next level. Matching our brewers’ passion, they create dishes from scratch with the best possible local ingredients.
Come to the restaurant or pub for great food, drinks and happy hour. Our cigar room is open 7 days a week, with fine Irish whiskeys, scotch and cigars. You can reserve our elegant private banquet rooms for your personal event.
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Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd AveCome to the restaurant or pub for great food, drinks and happy hour. Our cigar room is open 7 days a week, with fine Irish whiskeys, scotch and cigars. You can reserve our elegant private banquet rooms for your personal event.