Portland 101
Updated: May 08, 2002
From Northwest cuisine and microbrews to rivers and roses, it's easy to fall in love with Portland.
On this page:What to See, Where to Eat, Where to Drink, Where to Stay, Where to Relax.
What to See
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Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheatre
Read Reviews2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97201 (map)
From the Rose Test Garden to the scenic views and acres of lush grounds, it's the pinnacle of our city.
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Oregon Zoo
Read Reviews4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 (map)
Our ever-expanding zoo has become one of the nation's finest.
Portland Saturday Market
Read Reviews108 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Tarot-card readings, tamales and tunes are all under one bridge at this open market.
Powell's City Of Books
Read Reviews1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Billed as the nation's largest independent bookstore, Powell's occupies an entire city block.
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Read Reviews239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97208 (map)
Where to Eat
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
Read Reviews401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Portland City Grill
Read Reviews111 SW Fifth Ave 30th floor, Portland, OR 97204 (map)
Higgins Restaurant and Bar
Read Reviews1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Upscale downtown bistro delivers elegantly simple Northwestern fare.
Paley's Place
Read Reviews1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Heathman Restaurant
Read Reviews1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Where to Drink
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Henry's 12th Street Tavern
Read Reviews10 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Saucebox Cafe & Bar
Read Reviews214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Slick eatery tips the hip scale for sizzling scene and creative pan-Asian cuisine.
Vault Martini Bar
Read Reviews226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
This refined lounge shakes and remakes the perennially cool martini in Portland's hippest 'hood.
BridgePort Ale House
Read Reviews3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (map)
Casual dining in the heart of Hawthorne featuring award winning ales and unique, tasty pub fare.
Where to Stay
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Hotel Lucia
Read Reviews400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Fans of boutique hotels will swoon for these sleek, stylish downtown digs.
The Governor Hotel
Read Reviews614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
The Landmark Choice For Portland Downtown Hotels
Avalon Hotel & Spa
Read Reviews0455 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239 (map)
McMenamins Edgefield
Read Reviews2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060 (map)
Benson Hotel
Read Reviews309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Historic, opulent hotel in downtown hosts visiting rock stars and politicos.
Where to Relax
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Aequis An Inclusive Retreat
Read Reviews419 SW 11th Ave Penthouse, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
A cocoon of serenity and warmth, this spa specializes in ancient ayurveda treatments.
Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa
Read Reviews736 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Pearl District spa provides luxurious treatments in an exotic Moroccan setting.
Rejuvenation Day Spa
Read Reviews6333 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239 (map)
This comforting, peaceful oasis provides various body treatments, as well as manicure and pedicures.
Dosha Northwest
Read Reviews2281 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)
The best place in town to pamper yourself silly.
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