Top 10 Things to Do This Summer
By Ashley Griffin, Portland
Sure, you could spend the summer sunning yourself (at least on those days when the sun actually appears). But why not use the warmer weather to explore and enjoy the city’s hottest restaurants, bars, events and festivals? Here's a list of Portland's top 10 summer experiences to get you started.
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Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
2518 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR
Pick up a picnic to enjoy at an outdoor concert or a day spent at the coast with this specialty food shop’s Picnic to Go. Simply call ahead to reserve your picnic, then swing by for a basket filled with tasty treats like salumi and gourmet cheeses. -
Mio Gelato
25 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
There is nothing quite like the fresh, seasonal berry gelato at this local gelataria’s Pearl District location. -
Lincoln City
Lincoln City, OR
Lincoln City's a bit more edgy than yuppie-yet-loveable Cannon Beach, and has a hopping casino and newly remodeled boutique hotel, The Surftides Inn, to entice you to visit. -
Oregon Wine Country
1200 NW Naito Pkwy Ste 400 (Oregon Wine Center), Portland, OR
Have fun sipping award-winning wines in the summer sun atop Oregon’s renowned vine-covered hills. -
Portland Farmers Market
1001 SE Water Ave Ste 455, Portland, OR
Come early for the best seasonal produce and treats, such as itty-bitty cookies from Two Tarts Bakery. -
Fenouil
900 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
Ask for a table outside overlooking the bustling, albeit noisy, Jameson Park. -
Mount Tabor Park
SE 60th Ave, Portland, OR
Come to this hilly, tree-filled park on a Wednesday night when they close it to motorists and host a summer evening bike-racing series. -
Pop Culture
900 NW Lovejoy Ste. 160, Portland, OR
Join the yogurt craze and get a cup to go from this new Pearl District spot before wandering through the district's streets. -
Veritable Quandary
1220 SW First Ave, Portland, OR
Stop in for brunch or lunch in the sun on their charming outdoor patio. -
Forest Park
West Hills, Portland, OR
Take your dog for a walk or jog through the shaded trails of the city's largest park.
