Distillery Row Portland is famous for its local breweries. Coffee Like No Other How do you like your coffee? Foodie Paradise Aside from the food trucks and carts, Portland also has regular brick-and-mortar establishments that feed the masses.
Bicycle Rides Portland is one of the few cities committed to going green. Head on over to Portland to experience these activities and more firsthand.
Recent Posts. Join over , readers! Sign up to get access to our library of resources, travel photography tips, exclusive giveaways, and inspiration to be a Local Adventurer. Don't worry, it's a few times a month and not spammy. You guys totally nailed it: the effect of no sun, the nativism, the weird insularity, the lack of diversity.
My daughter and her cousin just returned from Portland,and she said she loved it. She found other blacks there one who moved from the Bronx to Portland! They had white room mates, who she said were very welcoming and friendly. She wants to go back. They are everywhere in Portland, sadly. I went there once and hated everything about it. Ensure you get more than one recommendation for a particular ethnicity or style of food.
And clean air. This is a huge upside to the rain. Several years of homeless-catering policies on behalf of the past PDX mayors have turned it into a destination for migratory transients. They protest everything. Protesting used to mean something.
It was a Haka shirt, and little did he know, it was purchased directly from a member of the Maori tribe in New Zealand, so exactly the opposite of cultural appropriation. Thank you, Neil. I was not a fan of Pok Pok. I may need to get some food recommendations from you when we go back. If you were to move, where would you go? I hear a lot of people are moving to Bend. Thank you so much for your insight. Portland is on my radar and although I love the rain I do not know if I could handle that much.
I figure the mosquitoes are probably bad there because of the rain but other two reasons for me to move are enough. As you said pros and cons about everywhere! Portland has a river but not many still bodies of water. You can try to swap them away and they will not budge. Does Houston not get a lot of mosquitoes? I have been relocated twice; first time within Asia and now residing in SF.
I heard many good things about Portland and actually want to see if I can relocate there. I have a trip coming in July but I should have made a trip in winter to experience what you shared in the post. Thanks for the helpful post. Would you move to SF someday? I know a lot of people love it and there are aspects of the city that we miss all the time especially the outdoors. Every city definitely has its share of pros and cons.
What do you think of it? Hi Esther. I gotta give my two cents, with all due respect to your thoughts on Portland. I did start feeling a little of the SAD effects but upped my Vit. D intake and felt a whole lot better. Living in the northeast, you get some serious cold and blizzards. And boy, do you get some freezing weather and snow. So I personally would have rain and mildness then lots of snow and cold.
And as far as heat, you get some serious heat waves in NYC. Jacked up rent and housing prices is all too real in the NYC. Much luck to you in the NYC!
Utah has sunny winters but cold! I just saw your blog. I prefer mild seasons. I know my dog would not be happy either. I thank you for helping me make my decision of not moving to Portland. Where oh where should I go! I feel like the people used to that much rain are the ones that grew up in the PNW.
On the entertainment front, it has everything that you would ever need to send boredom packing. Downtown Portland offers residents and visitors a chance to enjoy a beautiful sunset that allows the mind to wander and relax. While there is plenty of activities you can do around its waterfront, it is worth mentioning that some of them might be prohibited.
Therefore, enjoy yourself in its waterfront, have some fun while at it, and create lifelong memories, especially if you are visiting. The city remains open to all those who love adventures. No other city in the United States — or anywhere else around the world — has a bigger collection of microbreweries per capita than Portland. While in the city, you will discover that your options — in terms of spots where you can buy beer — are limitless.
Nevertheless, a few points should not be missed, regardless of whether you are a regular visitor or a resident. Sadly, Bridgeport Brewing Co. What is more, it also offers excellent views of the Willamette River.
Few urban forest reserves are as massive in size as this one. For this reason, it is easier to understand why the park continues attracting multitudes upon multitudes each season. Hikers love this park for various reasons. Just behind the Pittock Mansion is one of the best views in Portland.
Come at sunset for a really impressive sight. Stock up on locally-grown produce and explore the rows of vendors selling artisan goods.
Or if crafts are more your thing, check out the Portland Saturday Market , which is right on the river. This event takes place every couple of months and would be cool to check out if your dates line up! Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like. A gathering of trucks serving up tasty food! Alder Food Truck Pod: This is one of the largest food truck pods in the city and has relocated from its Alder Street location to the south side of the North Blocks Park.
But beware, many of these food trucks are only open for lunch, and some are closed on weekends. Hawthorne Asylum: One of the most recently-opened food truck pods in the city, as the name implies, Hawthorne Asylum sits on what used to be the grounds of a mental hospital. But unlike the name implies, the food is far from creepy. There is an awning, a communal fireplace, and a covered area, making this a good choice to grab a bite any time of the year.
Our recommendation: We liked the chicken and potato curry from the Guyanese stand. The owner is very nice and was offering multiple! Cartlandia: More than 30 different carts serving up cuisines from all over the world! Pine Street Market: While not a food truck pod, this indoor food court gives you the variety that food trucks do without having to brave being outdoors on a rainy day.
Photos and Links to come. I did an Airbnb Experience in Bali where I learned how to make my very own mala necklace. I got to hang out with a local and make something special to take home with me.
A win for everyone. But let me tell you, Portland is not one of these cities. For example, have you ever wanted to learn how to make pottery? Or what about stained glass? Silver Rings? Indigo-dyed wall hangings? You can do all of those things while in Portland!
Bonus: Let us know which one you choose and how it was! The Marquam Hill Ranch is not too far outside of Portland, and is a fun stop to pair with some winery visits in the area. McMenamins Crystal Ballroom: This popular venue is really fun and has a spring-loaded floor so if everyone jumps at the same time the floor will bounce. They also have house-brewed beers and other beverages for sale. We really liked the size of this venue — not too big, not too small — Goldilocks style!
Fun Fact: A fun piece of Oregonian trivia is that you might see the name McMenamins around the city and state! This is a family-owned conglomerate of entertainment venues, pubs, craft beverage makers, and hotels. And a lot of the time, they meld all of these aspects into their venues.
Get your giggle on for a guaranteed good time! Portland has quite a few comedy clubs to choose from:. If you want to partake in smoking or eating! Recreational marijuana use is legal in Oregon and neighboring Washington and California , and there are many dispensaries around the state. They tend to be very helpful in getting the right product for you. Legal note: By Oregon Law, you cannot consume or smoke weed out in public or in an automobile, even if it is parked.
If you are just visiting Portland, your best bet would be to go to a private establishment where is it legal to consume or smoke cannabis. Portland, unsurprisingly, has a lot of street art. This neighborhood is situated north of the Mississippi neighborhood, and runs east to west. Insider Tip: There is artwork everywhere, but one mural that is particularly beautiful is on the La Bonita building a Mexican restaurant.
Our advice is to park on one end of NE Alberta Street and walk the length of the commercial area. As the name implies, this event takes place during the last Thursdays of June, July and August, from 6 — 9 p. If you really want to experience the weirdness that is Portland, we assume this is the place to go. Check out the Google reviews and website to see if this is a stop you want to put on your list.
If you want a super fun night out, why not catch a performance at the venue with the longest-running Drag Show on the west coast! We were also told by a local that the food barbecue is really good and even the top shelf whiskeys are reasonably priced. Come for some live music and craft cocktails! We stopped here for a cocktail and snack tater tots! When it comes to beverages — beer, wine, liquor — Portland does it well. And coffee is no exception.
There are just too many cute locally owned shops to pass them by. Nearly every corner has a cute coffee shop, so stop in and get your caffeine fix before a day of exploring.
Or better yet, seek out a cute coffee shop where you can sit for a bit and enjoy your handcrafted nut milk latte out of a mug and watch the world go by. We kind of love escape rooms! Are we good at them? And there are weirdly a lot of escape rooms in Portland. Just keep in mind, too many people becomes chaotic, but too few is kind of difficult.
Interesting Portland Fact: If you look at the edge of the sidewalks, you might see metal rings every so often. These were once used as places people could tie up their horses.
When the city was going through modern construction, they started to remove these rings only to be met with public outrage. There is now a law that if you build a new sidewalk, the original rings must be put back in place once the job is done.
If Portland is known for hipsters and tree-huggers, Forest Park is their sanctuary. At the southernmost tip of the Tualatin Mountain Range, Forest Park offers plenty of nature and an excellent escape from the city.
Portland has a never-ending variety of very, very good restaurants. With so much competition, establishments need to be really high quality to keep up, or do something so unique that they stand out from the crowded restaurant space. There is also quite a variety of cuisines from around the world.
Portland really is a foodie paradise. There would be no way for us to make a truly comprehensive list of restaurants in Portland, as new ones are popping up all the time. However, we made a list of some that we have enjoyed or people have recommended to us.
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