Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Although the lines can be long and can start at 4pm, the sushi is delicious and beautiful!
95 Einheimische empfehlen
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdAlthough the lines can be long and can start at 4pm, the sushi is delicious and beautiful!
The variety of breads is all wonderful and the dessert/treat selection is challenging only because there is so many great options! Stop in for a sandwich or take a ready-made pie crust to fill with fresh fruit from the farmer's market.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Grand Central Bakery - Sellwood cafe
7987 SE 13th AveThe variety of breads is all wonderful and the dessert/treat selection is challenging only because there is so many great options! Stop in for a sandwich or take a ready-made pie crust to fill with fresh fruit from the farmer's market.
If you like pizza and seasonal flavors, this is your spot! This is our family's favorite pizza place with great flavors, awesome fresh salads (garlic lovers will love the zip in the casaer), beer, wine, panini and coloring sheets :) Try the Thai Chicken or Shrimp or Puttanesca with sausage....mmmm!
122 Einheimische empfehlen
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StIf you like pizza and seasonal flavors, this is your spot! This is our family's favorite pizza place with great flavors, awesome fresh salads (garlic lovers will love the zip in the casaer), beer, wine, panini and coloring sheets :) Try the Thai Chicken or Shrimp or Puttanesca with sausage....mmmm!
Not your regular burrito joint! Not your regular rice bowl joint! They combine food goodness with deep flavors, careful of special diets and whip up some delicious smoothies! For the kids they have wholesome classics like mini burritos. quesadillas with veggies. Don't forget the beer tap selection and cookies!
176 Einheimische empfehlen
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveNot your regular burrito joint! Not your regular rice bowl joint! They combine food goodness with deep flavors, careful of special diets and whip up some delicious smoothies! For the kids they have wholesome classics like mini burritos. quesadillas with veggies. Don't forget the beer tap selection and cookies!
The romantic dining room is filled with comfort food smells of pasta and clams, roast bird and braised meat. The adjoining full bar is beautifully adorned with your favorite liquors and the bartender who knows how to shake things up! While this is a great evening date spot, it's great for families for lunch!
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Gino's
8051 SE 13th AveThe romantic dining room is filled with comfort food smells of pasta and clams, roast bird and braised meat. The adjoining full bar is beautifully adorned with your favorite liquors and the bartender who knows how to shake things up! While this is a great evening date spot, it's great for families for lunch!
Go for the outdoor seating, AMAZING desserts, or fabulous food. An anchor in the neighborhood winning awards every year. Their sister location is in the alphabet district of NW Portland.
189 Einheimische empfehlen
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveGo for the outdoor seating, AMAZING desserts, or fabulous food. An anchor in the neighborhood winning awards every year. Their sister location is in the alphabet district of NW Portland.
A nice walk over from the Homestead, a Cena is a lovely place for a terrific meal of seafood and perfect wine pairings. My favorite are the sea scallops!
43 Einheimische empfehlen
a Cena Ristorante
7742 SE 13th AveA nice walk over from the Homestead, a Cena is a lovely place for a terrific meal of seafood and perfect wine pairings. My favorite are the sea scallops!
Because... brunch! This lively cash only breakfast spot is as tasty as it gets! We love Kim's fav omelette and the seasonal french toast is de-lish! There is even a kid menu for the littles.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Fat Albert's Breakfast Cafe
6668 SE Milwaukie AveBecause... brunch! This lively cash only breakfast spot is as tasty as it gets! We love Kim's fav omelette and the seasonal french toast is de-lish! There is even a kid menu for the littles.
If you're looking for BBQ, this is a nice stroll from the Homestead for finger licking good food!
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Reverend's BBQ
7712 SE 13th AveIf you're looking for BBQ, this is a nice stroll from the Homestead for finger licking good food!
Fairlane Coffee
6647 SE Milwaukie AveA delicious, friendly, local coffee shop
Parks & Nature
While you're enjoying the city, take a moment and stretch your legs at Westmoreland Park! Unlike most playgrounds, this is a fun nature park with a sand area (bring a shovel and towel), climbing, and building with all sizes of branches. Check out the ducks and fish in the waterways! You might catch a softball/baseball game on one of the fields or watch someone at the casting pond. Bring your bikes for a ride! Added bonus, this is only 5 blocks east from the Homestead.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Westmoreland Park Nature Playground
7530 SE 22nd AveWhile you're enjoying the city, take a moment and stretch your legs at Westmoreland Park! Unlike most playgrounds, this is a fun nature park with a sand area (bring a shovel and towel), climbing, and building with all sizes of branches. Check out the ducks and fish in the waterways! You might catch a softball/baseball game on one of the fields or watch someone at the casting pond. Bring your bikes for a ride! Added bonus, this is only 5 blocks east from the Homestead.
There are trails for walking, biking, and discovery! How many birds can spot? Did you a beaver or a nutria? Watch out for bunnies, frogs and deer!
111 Einheimische empfehlen
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayThere are trails for walking, biking, and discovery! How many birds can spot? Did you a beaver or a nutria? Watch out for bunnies, frogs and deer!
Essentials
Part of the Kroger family of grocery store chains, QFC is located a short walk from the Homestead where you can get supplies for cooking during your stay, snacks, or any forgotten necessities. Open 24 hours, it is really convenient with friendly staff.
118 Einheimische empfehlen
QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie AvePart of the Kroger family of grocery store chains, QFC is located a short walk from the Homestead where you can get supplies for cooking during your stay, snacks, or any forgotten necessities. Open 24 hours, it is really convenient with friendly staff.
The perfect place for snacks! Trader Joe's is a short drive east of the Homestead with all the basic food groups and more! Kids - find Powell the Owl for a treat!
480 Einheimische empfehlen
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StThe perfect place for snacks! Trader Joe's is a short drive east of the Homestead with all the basic food groups and more! Kids - find Powell the Owl for a treat!
If you like Whole Foods, you'll love New Seasons Market. It's a local grocery chain specializing in natural and organic food with the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff anywhere!
Added bonuses:
*pre-made food from their kitchens are delish
*really cool gift department
*house brand is very affordable made of ingredients you can read
*meat case is responsibly sourced
974 Einheimische empfehlen
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StIf you like Whole Foods, you'll love New Seasons Market. It's a local grocery chain specializing in natural and organic food with the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff anywhere!
Added bonuses:
*pre-made food from their kitchens are delish
*really cool gift department
*house brand is very affordable made of ingredients you can read
*meat case is responsibly sourced
Shopping
A fun boutique shop featuring local artisans and their handmade wares to decorate your home.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Tilde
7919 SE 13th AveA fun boutique shop featuring local artisans and their handmade wares to decorate your home.
If you're from out of state, Woodburn Company Stores is the perfect place to enjoy tax free shopping on clothes for the family, shoes, luggage, perfume, and home goods! About 35 mins south on I-5 from the Homestead.
100 Einheimische empfehlen
Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N Arney RdIf you're from out of state, Woodburn Company Stores is the perfect place to enjoy tax free shopping on clothes for the family, shoes, luggage, perfume, and home goods! About 35 mins south on I-5 from the Homestead.
Arts & Culture
Not your typical museum! OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is a haven for hands on scientific exploration for the whole family. Rotating exhibits complement the 5 exhibit halls full of over 200 experiments; the Planetarium & Laser light shows; the Empirical Theater for an array of films; 8 different science labs (chemistry, life science, design, discovery, technology, paleontology, physics, and watershed); the Science Playground, and Submarine. If you need a snack they also have healthy and fulfilling options in the Theory Eatery. So many hours of fun and sneaking learning to be had!
646 Einheimische empfehlen
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveNot your typical museum! OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is a haven for hands on scientific exploration for the whole family. Rotating exhibits complement the 5 exhibit halls full of over 200 experiments; the Planetarium & Laser light shows; the Empirical Theater for an array of films; 8 different science labs (chemistry, life science, design, discovery, technology, paleontology, physics, and watershed); the Science Playground, and Submarine. If you need a snack they also have healthy and fulfilling options in the Theory Eatery. So many hours of fun and sneaking learning to be had!
Entertainment & Activities
The Oregon Zoo is an amazingly well maintained zoo that clearly puts the animals first. Great all year round, enjoy the primates, elephants, penguins, bald eagles & other birds, so many bears, bats, giraffes, insects, lions, train, treats.... A whole day of fun! In the summer, check out the Summer Concert Series and from October to January, enjoy the Zoo Lights!
524 Einheimische empfehlen
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThe Oregon Zoo is an amazingly well maintained zoo that clearly puts the animals first. Great all year round, enjoy the primates, elephants, penguins, bald eagles & other birds, so many bears, bats, giraffes, insects, lions, train, treats.... A whole day of fun! In the summer, check out the Summer Concert Series and from October to January, enjoy the Zoo Lights!
An independent theater showcasing first run films at a neighborhood rate and the best popcorn! Showtimes are usually 5:30 pm and 8 pm with a matinee showing on the weekends.
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveAn independent theater showcasing first run films at a neighborhood rate and the best popcorn! Showtimes are usually 5:30 pm and 8 pm with a matinee showing on the weekends.
If you're for an indoor activity like roller skating OR a local amusement park adventure, Oaks Park is fun the whole family!
https://www.oakspark.com/
208 Einheimische empfehlen
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayIf you're for an indoor activity like roller skating OR a local amusement park adventure, Oaks Park is fun the whole family!
https://www.oakspark.com/
From dipping into the river, catching a softball or baseball game, splash in the pool, serve up a tennis game or push a swing under the Douglas Fir trees, Sellwood Park had a lot to do for the family!
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Sellwood Park
Southeast Miller StreetFrom dipping into the river, catching a softball or baseball game, splash in the pool, serve up a tennis game or push a swing under the Douglas Fir trees, Sellwood Park had a lot to do for the family!
Getting Around
Your gateway to the region! Tri-met operates the light rail (aka MAX) that connects to other light rail lines, buses, and streetcars in the Willamette Valley. Get a day pass to hop on different lines!
15 Einheimische empfehlen
SE Bybee Blvd MAX Station
Your gateway to the region! Tri-met operates the light rail (aka MAX) that connects to other light rail lines, buses, and streetcars in the Willamette Valley. Get a day pass to hop on different lines!