Portland 101
Updated: March 12, 2009
From Northwest cuisine and microbrews to rivers and roses, it's easy to fall in love with Portland.
On this page:Where to Eat, Where to Relax, Where to Stay, Where to Drink, What to See.
Where to Eat
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
Read Reviews401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
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Heathman Restaurant & Bar
Read Reviews1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
This grand dame of downtown hotel dining features fresh Northwest dishes prepared with classic French technique.
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Higgins Restaurant and Bar
Read Reviews1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Upscale downtown bistro delivers elegantly simple Northwestern fare.
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Paley's Place
Read Reviews1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
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Portland City Grill
Read Reviews111 SW Fifth Ave 30th floor, Portland, OR 97204 (map)
Where to Relax
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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.
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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.
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Dosha Northwest
Read Reviews2281 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)
The best place in town to pamper yourself silly.
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Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa
Read Reviews736 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
Pearl District spa provides luxurious treatments in an exotic Moroccan setting.
Where to Stay
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Avalon Hotel & Spa
Read Reviews0455 SW Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239 (map)
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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.
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McMenamins Edgefield
Read Reviews2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060 (map)
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The Governor Hotel
Read Reviews614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
The Landmark Choice For Portland Downtown Hotels
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The Benson Hotel
Read Reviews309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (map)
Historic, opulent hotel in downtown hosts visiting rock stars and politicos.
Where to Drink
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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.
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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.
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Henry's 12th Street Tavern
Read Reviews10 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)
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BridgePort Ale House
Read Reviews3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (map)
An upscale pub with outstanding craft beers and comforting eats.
What to See
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Read Reviews239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97208 (map)
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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.
