Have your pick from 70 unique varieties of doughnuts! As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
A Portland staple. You haven't truly visited or lived in Portland until you've had a VooDoo doughnut. Personal favorite is the dirty old bastard.
For food-weary Portlanders, this downtown culinary refuge offers good company, warmth and sustenance. Read more.
Welcome to Rip City. Hope you brought ear plugs, ‘cause the crowd here gets LOUD for its Blazers.
JELD-WEN Field is an outdoor multipurpose stadium which can be configured for baseball, soccer and football. The playing surface is synthetic turf. Home of the the Portland Timbers!
Opened in 1952, the coliseum hosted premier sporting and entertainment events in Portland. Elvis Presley performed one of his last concerts here before his death in 1977.
Schmizza gets Foursquare! Always a great checkin deal going on here! Try the alligator - it bites!
Have some time to spare, drop some quarters at Ground Kontrol and relive the golden age of video games. They also stock a nice selection of pinballs.
If you find yourself needing salvation or divine inspiration drop a quarter and find it.
Lovely city view of Portland from the 30th floor. Fabulous Happy Hour (the calamari is a classic) & great piano music!
The main room features a mechanical floating dance floor, thought at the time of building to be the only one on the W. Coast, and potentially the only one still in existence.
Sort of hidden away but the basement bar is solid. Drinks are strong, cheap and the noodle bowls kill!
In 1949 the museum first opened in a house. OMSI's popularity surpassed the size of its facility & in 1992 the current building opened. OMSI is ranked as one of the top science centers in the US.
Mix a Ruby and Terminator beer combination. They call it a "rubinator."
Nothing beats a timeless, family-friendly trip to the zoo. Come meet otters, lions, apes, snakes, elephants, and many more. Don't forget to bring a camera for up close shots of creatures of the wild!
"Powell’s City of Books is the largest independent bookstore in the US. Actually, it's not so impressive when you realize there are only 4 bookstores left in the US." - Conan O'Brien
Try the beer sampler tray. A bit of everything to whet your whistle and be decidedly more educated about which pints you'd prefer! P.S. The food is very yummy!
Excellent beer! Get the sampler to start - you can choose any 6 beers from the current menu. Read more.
In 1989, the park and the interior of the roller rink were seen in a long sequence in Breaking In, a film written by John Sayles, directed by Bill Forsyth, and starring Burt Reynolds.
Opened in 1917, the garden houses over 7,000 rose plants of approx. 550 varieties. It's the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden & exemplifies Portland's nickname 'The City of Roses'.
The opulent lobby is Portland at its poshest, with marble covering everything from the grand staircase to the fireplace.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Portland, Kell's Irish Pub has been serving the Northwest for nearly 25 years and has been a loyal Official U.S. Soccer Bar since the program’s inception in 2008.
Possibly the best view in all of Portland. Park near the Zoo and take the easy 3 mile hike (both ways) up the wildwood trail to get the full experience.
The garden opened in 2000. Most of the plants featured in the garden are indigenous to China, but no plants were brought from China due to import bans. Some plants in the garden are 100 years old.
Inaugurated in 1984, the Square was recognized by Time Magazine as 1 of the "10 most notable design achievements" in the US. Known as Portland's 'living room', more than 26,000 people pass by each day
Best looking bridge in Portland, by far. Created by the same guy who did San Fran's Golden Gate.
Really nice in Autumn when the leaves turn but great for picnics when it's warm as well.
An amazing venue to see a live concert! Acoustics are amazing!! Read more.
This granddaddy of Oregon brewers hasn't forgotten that a key ingredient for a great brew is making it easy to share with friends. Read more.
One of the best places to see a show. Staff always friendly, and the best tip of all is to hang out in the bar next door and get in quicker than waiting in line outside!
Oldest public art in Portland (1888). Built with money willed by druggist Stephen Skidmore, designed by Olin Warner. Henry Weinhard offered to pipe beer through it. (from portlandonline.com)
A sculpture located at the Portland Building that was created by Raymond Kaskey in 1985 and based on the city seal.
The 280 steps on the park's northeast side make up the longest public staircase in the city. Time your ascent from the base to the drinking fountain at the top!
Double Tee Concerts, founded in 1972 by David Leiken, is Oregon’s oldest and largest concert company.
Hello glorious food truck. 1 BBQ beef brisket with mozzarella, please. PS a favorite of @Dens co-founder of Foursquare
Plot world domination. Socially conscious, eco-friendly, sustainable, warm and fuzzy world domination! Boohahahaha!
The Best Beer Selection around town with over 100 Beers on tap and incredible Happy Hour deals on appetizers!! Get the Mac & Cheese, Gorgonzola Fries and the Orange Chicken.
Part coffee shop, art gallery, internet café, and all-ages music venue, it's a chill hangout space that could only exist in Portland. The Thermals love it for the awesome vibe & good people.
Atmos is amazing here! Just visited from NY and couldn't find a better place that summarizes all of Portland than Doug Fir's Lounge.
"The Portland Saturday Market is only open from March through Christmas. In other words, F&*$ YOU JANUARY AND FEBRUARY!" - Conan O'Brien
I always get it spicy with the "Secret Aardvark" sauce that they have. It complements the sandwiches well. On a different note, the crew that works there are always nice, smiling and having a fun.
The late night happy hour is great but the bar is cozy so get there early for a seat and have a glass of wine or cocktail before it gets packed.
