Tahn's Guidebook
Food scene
NW Neighborhood
I really enjoy NW 23rd — there’s so many local boutiques, artisan stores, and good dining.
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NW 23rd & Lovejoy station
I really enjoy NW 23rd — there’s so many local boutiques, artisan stores, and good dining.
The Farmer’s Market is located on different days in several parts of town. My favorite is the PSU campus downtown, Saturdays from 8:30am-2:00pm (April-October)
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveThe Farmer’s Market is located on different days in several parts of town. My favorite is the PSU campus downtown, Saturdays from 8:30am-2:00pm (April-October)
New Seasons Market
Great deli, organic produce, and salad bar located in the NW neighborhood.
Sightseeing
In Forest Park but also downtown. Technically you can hike Wildwood Trail from the house to reach the gardens but that’s a very long day hike!
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Portland japanska trädgård
611 SW Kingston AveIn Forest Park but also downtown. Technically you can hike Wildwood Trail from the house to reach the gardens but that’s a very long day hike!
An oasis in the center of downtown, but not the safest part of downtown which makes this place a gem. The tea house is the best one in town!
Lan Su Chinese Garden Teahouse
239 NW Everett StAn oasis in the center of downtown, but not the safest part of downtown which makes this place a gem. The tea house is the best one in town!
You have to take an elevator up a cliff to get to the botanical gardens. This is a wonderful place to visit and an incredible view!
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Grottan
8840 NE Skidmore StYou have to take an elevator up a cliff to get to the botanical gardens. This is a wonderful place to visit and an incredible view!
A lot of day hiking trails and waterfalls, but a drive to get out there. You must check out Edgefield Mcmenamins on the way back!
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
A lot of day hiking trails and waterfalls, but a drive to get out there. You must check out Edgefield Mcmenamins on the way back!
Shopping
About 10 square blocks of stores, foodie restaurants, bars, art galleries — all around fun place to explore.
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Pearl District
About 10 square blocks of stores, foodie restaurants, bars, art galleries — all around fun place to explore.
An outdoor market for our local artisans where you can find beautiful jewelry, pottery, clothing, accessories, artwork….so much beautiful work!
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Portland lördagsmarknad
2 SW Naito PkwyAn outdoor market for our local artisans where you can find beautiful jewelry, pottery, clothing, accessories, artwork….so much beautiful work!
Book Stores
This is the largest bookstore in the Pacific Northwest and takes up an entire block. It is located in the Pearl District and just across the street is Livingroom Theatres.
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Powells bokstad
1005 W Burnside StThis is the largest bookstore in the Pacific Northwest and takes up an entire block. It is located in the Pearl District and just across the street is Livingroom Theatres.
NW 23rd bookshop has a lot of everything from clothing, jewelry, crystals, books, movies, workshops, music…..
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New Renaissance Book Shop
1338 NW 23rd AveNW 23rd bookshop has a lot of everything from clothing, jewelry, crystals, books, movies, workshops, music…..
This bookstore is a gem. For book lovers, you will feel right at home here.
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Mother Foucault's Bookshop
523 SE Morrison StThis bookstore is a gem. For book lovers, you will feel right at home here.
Music Scene
So many activities here: music concerts, dance club, bar, restaurant. And across the street is the Everyday Music Store…
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StSo many activities here: music concerts, dance club, bar, restaurant. And across the street is the Everyday Music Store…
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StOne of the best live music venues in Portland.
Smaller, very popular music venue on Mississippi Ave, which is also a great place to do vintage shopping, lots of bars for younger folks, and foodie restaurants!
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveSmaller, very popular music venue on Mississippi Ave, which is also a great place to do vintage shopping, lots of bars for younger folks, and foodie restaurants!
Theatre
My favorite theatre in Portland. The building is haunted. The plays always have a dark humor, eccentric, great actors, great directors —
Imago Theatre
17 SE 8th AveMy favorite theatre in Portland. The building is haunted. The plays always have a dark humor, eccentric, great actors, great directors —
Spa and Massage
This spa is an oasis in the city with a spiritual and calming vibe. *It is clothing optional. They also offer groupon deals for massage!
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The Everett House Healing Center & Spa
2927 NE Everett StThis spa is an oasis in the city with a spiritual and calming vibe. *It is clothing optional. They also offer groupon deals for massage!