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  • 9.4

    Hollywood Theatre

    Indie Movie Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR

    People also say (50 tips):

    • The Wall Street Journal
      The Wall Street Journal: "This 1,500-seat Art Deco palace has a marquee that rises above the neighborhood like a beacon. The nonprofit Film Action Oregon runs it, showing independent films and teaching kids to make movies."
  • 9.3

    Han Oak

    Korean Restaurant 511 NE 24th Ave Portland, OR

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Eater
      Eater: "Dinner menus riff on Korean barbecue dining, and might include salt-baked pork belly, wrapped in rice paper with pickled radish, or ember-smoked hanger steak with cabbage and scallion slaw."
  • 9.2

    Proud Mary

    Coffee Shop 2012 NE Alberta St Portland, OR

    People also say (46 tips):

    • Stuart C.
      Stuart Coates: "Well trained staff went above and beyond to anticipate and satisfy my wants while engaging in genuine conversation. I came for one coffee and left having had three + toast & jam. Bravo."
  • 9.6

    Forest Park - Wildwood Trail

    Hiking Trail 317 SW Alder St Portland, OR

    People also say (29 tips):

    • Colin N.
      Colin Nelson: "Trails are nice, fresh air is amazing, but drive out east to Vista House if you want an experience you'll never forget!"
  • 9.5

    Powell's City of Books

    Bookstore 1005 W Burnside St Portland, OR

    People also say (471 tips):

    • Roy B.
      Roy Britton: "Great place. Get lost, I mean it. If you love books there isn't a better place on earth. Wall to wall, floor to floor, section to subsection. Get lost inside, you'll be happy you did."
  • 9.2

    Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe

    Coffee Shop 1300 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR

    People also say (124 tips):

    • Albert T.
      Albert Treat: "Great coffee shop, probably one of my favorites! Not many seats, but if you need an outlet the walls have 'em. Get a latte and an almond croissant, they're delicious!"

People are talking about these places in Portland:

  • 9.3

    Guardian Games

    Toy Store 345 SE Taylor St Portland, OR

    People also say (34 tips):

    • Jon C.
      Jon Cassie: "My pick for the finest friendly local game store in the whole country. Super nice owners and employees, HUGE play area, equally huge, comprehensive stock (they've got everything...)."
    • Erik
      Erik: "There are no finer a game shop around Portland than here. Love the vast number of tables and the games you can play inside the "Adult" room. The prices here are also good."
  • 9.3

    Hoyt Arboretum

    Park 4000 SW Fairview Blvd Portland, OR

    People also say (15 tips):

    • Francene G.
      Francene Grewe: "At Hoyt Arboretum every tree has a story to tell. Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community, Hoyt encompasses 187 ridge-top acres accessible by trails covering 12 miles."
    • C D.
      C Delo: "Gorgeous, and remarkably peaceful for being so close to downtown. That said, it took my husband and I a while to acclimate to the signage in this park-- it isn't always immediately clear."
  • 9.3

    Laurelhurst Park

    Park Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR

    People also say (43 tips):

    • Darkest Hour A.
      Darkest Hour Apparel: "Love this park so much. A perfect location for relaxing and taking in all the greenery, beautiful trees and loads of flowers. Summertime this park is very busy. Highly recommend."
    • Carl F.
      Carl Figueiredo: "One of Portland's crown jewels. Beautiful public space with mature trees and natural settings. Places like this make Portland what it is."

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