Rodney Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Albert represents quintessential Portland. Stroll along and see local artists, live music, wide array of bars and restaurants. Favorites are: Tin shed for breakfast, Bollywood theatre ( Indian street food) Teote ( Latin American food) Hat Yai ( Thai food)
Don’t miss Portland’s famous Salt and straw ice cream
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Alberta Arts District
Albert represents quintessential Portland. Stroll along and see local artists, live music, wide array of bars and restaurants. Favorites are: Tin shed for breakfast, Bollywood theatre ( Indian street food) Teote ( Latin American food) Hat Yai ( Thai food)
Don’t miss Portland’s famous Salt and straw ice cream
2 blocks away. Plenty of restaurants and shops.
Favorites: Eem- Thai fusion BBQ, Life of pie Pizza, V for Vendetta- eclectic bar w great outdoor space
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North Williams Avenue
North Williams Avenue2 blocks away. Plenty of restaurants and shops.
Favorites: Eem- Thai fusion BBQ, Life of pie Pizza, V for Vendetta- eclectic bar w great outdoor space
Amazing food and shops. Popular area of town for locals and guests.
Por Que No- favorite tacos and great margaritas
Gravy- our favorite breakfast place in town- warning long waits
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueAmazing food and shops. Popular area of town for locals and guests.
Por Que No- favorite tacos and great margaritas
Gravy- our favorite breakfast place in town- warning long waits
Downtown Portland. Great shops, restaurants. Fun to just stroll along the street
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Pearl District
Downtown Portland. Great shops, restaurants. Fun to just stroll along the street
Food Carts
# 1 food carts in Portland. Matt’s BBQ rated # 1 for two years in a row ( burnt ends are the best). Prost: German beer and soccer sports bar. Teppanyaki hut- sushi burritos.
Plenty of space to sit and well shaded
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Mississippi Marketplace
4233 North Mississippi Avenue# 1 food carts in Portland. Matt’s BBQ rated # 1 for two years in a row ( burnt ends are the best). Prost: German beer and soccer sports bar. Teppanyaki hut- sushi burritos.
Plenty of space to sit and well shaded
Home of Montage Ala Cart. Was one of Portland’s most historic restaurants yet recently shut down due to COVID. They started up this food cart w some of their most popular items. Cajun food!
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Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison StHome of Montage Ala Cart. Was one of Portland’s most historic restaurants yet recently shut down due to COVID. They started up this food cart w some of their most popular items. Cajun food!
Close to where you’re staying yet recommend driving. Great Korean food, Thai food. Also sports bar without outdoor TV. Great place to watch blazer games
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Cartside Food Carts
1825 N Williams AveClose to where you’re staying yet recommend driving. Great Korean food, Thai food. Also sports bar without outdoor TV. Great place to watch blazer games
Sightseeing
Portland first Rose Garden, gorgeous roses to walk through. Plenty of grass for a picnic and a play structure for kids with caterpillar water fountain. Really close to where you’re staying
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Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayPortland first Rose Garden, gorgeous roses to walk through. Plenty of grass for a picnic and a play structure for kids with caterpillar water fountain. Really close to where you’re staying
Beautiful views of the city, nice hike through forest park to get there
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful views of the city, nice hike through forest park to get there
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveJust wow
Forest Park
Great hike within the city, endless miles of trails
Local artists, food, music. Only open on weekends. Close to bridges which are beautiful to walk to.
Warning: I have not been since covid shut down the city, there maybe significant tents and homeless in this area. I am unsure.
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Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyLocal artists, food, music. Only open on weekends. Close to bridges which are beautiful to walk to.
Warning: I have not been since covid shut down the city, there maybe significant tents and homeless in this area. I am unsure.
Heart of Oregon wineries. So many amazing wineries. Wine tours available if look in advance
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Newberg
Heart of Oregon wineries. So many amazing wineries. Wine tours available if look in advance
Gorgeous drive along the Columbia river gorge. ~ 1 hr from Portland. Kiteboarding, SUP. Cute town w fun shops, good breweries and restaurants. Waterfront park for kids to play on and have picnics
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Hood River
Gorgeous drive along the Columbia river gorge. ~ 1 hr from Portland. Kiteboarding, SUP. Cute town w fun shops, good breweries and restaurants. Waterfront park for kids to play on and have picnics
1 1/2 hour drive from Portland, Rock from Goonies is a popular attraction. Beautiful beaches, cute town w shops.
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Cannon Beach
Center Street1 1/2 hour drive from Portland, Rock from Goonies is a popular attraction. Beautiful beaches, cute town w shops.
Blue Heron Cheese & Wine Company
2001 Blue Heron RdHorsetail Falls
Great hike slightly less crowed than Multnomah falls.
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdSmall beach, street biking, berry picking
Pick apples, pears. Beautiful views of Mt hood. Winery & Brewery. Have a farm to table dinner
Mt View Orchards Fruit Stand
6670 Trout Creek Ridge RdPick apples, pears. Beautiful views of Mt hood. Winery & Brewery. Have a farm to table dinner
Endless hiking within the city. Also includes Japanese garden, zoo, Hoyt arboretum, rose garden
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdEndless hiking within the city. Also includes Japanese garden, zoo, Hoyt arboretum, rose garden
Lower Macleay Park
2960 NW Upshur StBeautiful hike in the city. Hikes to the Pittock Mansion
Trillium Lake
Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Ski are, lodge open all year.
Famous lodge for being filmed in the Movie Shining
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadSki are, lodge open all year.
Famous lodge for being filmed in the Movie Shining
Beautiful waterfalls with several moderate level hikes. ~ 1 hr south of Portland.
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Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastBeautiful waterfalls with several moderate level hikes. ~ 1 hr south of Portland.
Activities
Steep difficult hike for the adventurous visitors. Great views and wildflowers in spring
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Dog Mountain
Steep difficult hike for the adventurous visitors. Great views and wildflowers in spring
Post Canyon Drive
Post Canyon DriveGreat place for mountain biking, several trains. Pump tracks for kids
Kite Launch Beach
Kiteboarding, 1 hour drive from Portland
Open year round. Skiing in the winter. Mountain biking and alpine slide among other activities in the summer
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Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26Open year round. Skiing in the winter. Mountain biking and alpine slide among other activities in the summer