Top 10 Ways to Show Off Portland
By Annmaria Pardini, Citysearch Contributor
From breweries to bookstores, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Portland.
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Widmer Gasthaus
955 N Russell St, Portland, OR
Top off an afternoon of sausage and suds with a free tour of the brewery that crafted America's first Hefeweizen. -
Shanghai Tunnel Ghost Tours
120 NW Third Ave, Portland, OR
Guided tours of the "Forbidden City"'s Shanghai Tunnels are by reservation and leave from Hobo's restaurant. -
White Eagle
836 N Russell St, Portland, OR
Soak up Portland history at the oldest continuously operating saloon in town, with live music, pub fare and McMenamins' libations. -
Laurelhurst Theater and Pub
2735 E Burnside, Portland, OR
Renovated 1923 theater serves up the classic dinner-and-a-movie with Pizzacato pizza, beer, wine and affordable second-run and art films. -
Mt Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Gather around box or barrel for a lively Friday night wine tasting at one of America's best wine shops. -
Powell's Books for Cooks and Gardeners
3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Browse more than 4,600 titles and a cornucopia of sophisticated and whimsical gifts at the country's largest store of its genre. -
Pastaworks
3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Conveniently connected to Powell's, this culinary paradise specializes in the best local and imported comestibles, house-made pasta and gourmet cookware. -
The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge
4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR
Tropical umbrella drinks, fluorescent hula-girl art and a tasty burger make this quintessential tiki bar a rainy-day oasis. -
Three Degrees
1510 SW Harbor Wy, Portland, OR
Drink in a priceless view of the Willamette River while enjoying creative cocktails and half-priced appetizers during daily happy hour. -
Caprial's Bistro & Wine
7015 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR
Savor the creations of John and Caprial Pence--cookbook authors and stars of OPB's "Caprial & John's Kitchen" cooking show.
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Higgins Restaurant and Bar
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
A faithful and vivid reflection of seasonal Northwest bounty, expertly cooked. -
Mount Tabor Park
SE 60th Ave, Portland, OR
With its panoramic views, picturesque reservoirs and lush greenness, it's quintessential Portland.
