See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.
A
Addresses, 165
Adelsheim Vineyard (Newberg), 149–150
Air travel, 163–164
Aladdin Theater, 128
Alberta Arts District, 59
Alberta Street
Last Thursdays, 5
Alberta Street Fair, 161
“Alphabet District,” 55
Alphabet Historic District, 60
Amenity Shoes, 79
American Automobile Association, 167
Ampersand Vintage, 77
Ankeny Plaza, 53
Antiques, 72
Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 126
Area codes, 167
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art, 50
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 47, 126
The Armory, 50
Art galleries, 77
Artists Repertory Theater, 130
Arts and entertainment, 122–130
best bets, 124
classical music, 125
comedy clubs, 125–126
concert and event venues, 126
dance, 126–127
film, 127–128
minigolf, 128
opera, 128
popular music, 128–129
sports, 129–130
theater, 130
Astoria, 153–154
Astoria Column, 153
Audubon Nature Sanctuary, 21–22, 86–87
Augen Gallery, 77
Avalon Theater, 63
B
Baby’s Garden, 27
Babysitters, 167
Backyard Bird Shop, 60
Bagdad Theater & Pub, 6, 42, 64, 127
Bailey’s Taproom, 115
Bars and lounges, 115–117
Bazi Bierbrasserie, 115
Belmont District
neighborhood walk, 62–65
Belmont Street Fair, 161
Benson bubblers, 47
Beverly Cleary Children’s Library, 39–40
Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden, 30
Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 167
Big Pass, 11
BikePortland, 167
Community Cycling Center, 59
Fat Tire Farm, 87
Hood River, 146
special events, 160
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain, 29
Birding, 60
The Bite of Oregon, 161
Blackfish Gallery, 77
Blueback, USS, 18
Boiler Room, 61
Bonneville Fish Hatchery, 145
Bonneville Lock and Dam, 145
BrewBarge, 118
Brew Bus, 118
BrewCycle, 118
Breweries and brewpubs, 117
Bridal Veil Falls, 144
Bridge of the Gods, 145
Broadway Books, 77
Brody Theater, 125–126
Buckman Market, 84
Bula Kava House, 119
Business hours, 167
C
Cannon Beach, 155–156
Canoe, 81
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, 158
Cape Lookout State Park, 158
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, 158
Cape Mears National Wildlife Refuge, 158
Cargo, 81
Carlton Winemakers Studio, 150
Car rentals, 162
Cascade Brewing Barrel House, 117
Cascade Locks, 145
CC Slaughter’s, 118
Central Hawthorne District, 63
Chamber Music Northwest, 125
Chapin Elementary School, 57
Children, families with, 27–31
clothing and toys, 78
Portland Children’s Museum, 89
Chinatown Gateway, 51–52
Christmas Ships Parade, 161–162
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 160
City Hall, 46
Classical music, 125
Clay Studio, 27
Clear Creek Distillery, 57, 83
Clinton Street, Southeast, 68
Clinton Street Theater, 68
Clothing, 79–80
children’s, 78
Collins Gallery, 40
Columbia Gorge, 6
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 147
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, 145
Columbia River Gorge, 142–147
Columbia River Highway, 142
Columbia River Maritime Museum, 153–154
Columbia Sportswear, 82
Comedy clubs, 125–126
Comics, 77
Community Cycling Center, 59
Concert and event venues, 126
Consulates, 168
CorkScru, 83
Cosmic Monkey Comics, 77
Crafts, 78–79
Crafty Wonderland, 78
Crown Point, 143
Crush Bar, 118–119
Crystal Ballroom, 128
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, 72, 160
D
The Dalles, 147
Dance, 126–127
Dante’s, 128–129
Darcelle XV Showplace, 118
Dentists, 167
Department stores, 79
Departure Lounge, 115
Detention Bar, 61
Dig Pit, 27
Disabled travelers, 167–168
Discover Bicycles (Hood River), 146
“Distillery Row,” 120
Division and Clinton Street Fair, 161
Do Jump!, 126
Doug Fir Lounge, 129
Downtown Pass, 11
Downtown Portland
neighborhood walk, 45–47
Driftwood Room, 115
Drinking laws, 168
E
Ecola State Park (Seaside), 155
Ecotrust Building, 49
Electricity, 168
Embassies, 168
The Embers Avenue, 118
Emergencies, 168
The Escape Nightclub, 118
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum (McMinnville), 151
F
Fall special events, 161
Families with children, 27–31
clothing and toys, 78
Portland Children’s Museum, 89
Farmers markets, 84
Fashion (clothing), 79–80
Fat Tire Farm, 87
Festival of Lights at the Grotto, 161
Festivals and special events, 160–162
Film, 127–128
Finnegan’s Toys, 78
Firehouse, Historic Belmont, 63
Firwood Lake, 23
511 Federal Building, 50
Fort Clatsop-Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, 154
The Fort Dalles Museum, 147
Fort Stevens State Park, 154
Fourteen 30 Contemporary, 77
Frances May, 79–80
Full Sail Tasting Room & Pub, 146
G
Garden Pass, 11
Gay and lesbian bars and clubs, 118
Gay & Lesbian Community Yellow Pages, 169
Gearhart, 154
Gearhart Ocean Inn, 154
Gifts and souvenirs, 80–81
Gilt, 81
Glowing Greens, 128
Gold Dust Meridian, 116
Goodfoot Lounge, 129
Government Camp (Mount Hood), 140
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 9–10, 93, 160
Grape Escape, 150
Grasshopper, 78
Green Bean Books, 77
Groening, Matt, 60
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 40–41, 119–120
Guardino Gallery, 61
H
Hanna Andersson, 78
Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli (McMinnville), 150
Hawthorne
neighborhood walk, 62–65
Hawthorne District, 19
Hawthorne Street Fair, 161
Helium, 126
Hiking
Timberline Trail, 141
Wildwood Trail, 87
Historic Belmont Firehouse, 63
Historic Columbia River Highway, 142
History of Portland, 171–173
Holidays, 168–169
Hollywood Theater, 127
Holocene, 129
Honors Bar, 61
Hood River, 145
Hood River Valley Fruit Loop, 146–147
The Hook (Hood River), 146
Hopworks Urban Brewery, 117
Hospitals, 169
Hotels, 132–138. See also Accommodations Index
best bets, 134
House Spirits Distillery, 120
Housewares, 81
Hoyt Arboretum, 88–89
Hung Far Low sign, 52
I
Imago Theater, 130
Inner Southeast
neighborhood walk, 66–69
Insurance, 169
International Rose Test Garden, 4, 13, 90–91
Internet and Wi-Fi, 169
Ira Keller Fountain, 29
Ira Keller Fountain Park, 45–46
J
Jamison Square Fountain, 29
Jamison Square Park, 49
Japanese Garden, Portland, 4, 5, 15, 39, 90
Jazz and blues, 119
Jewelry and accessories, 81
Jimmy Mak’s, 119
John Helmer Haberdasher, 80
Justin & Burks, 72
K
Katz, Vera, 67
“Keep Portland Weird,” 33
Kenton Market, 84
Kids, 27–31
King Market, 84
Kite flying, 6
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 17, 41, 52–53
Last Thursdays, 5
Laurelhurst Theater, 127
Legal aid, 169
Lewis and Clark Exposition, 56
Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, 154
LGBT travelers, 169
Life of Riley, 120
Light-rail system, 165
Linneman Trolley Station, 68
Live jazz and blues, 119
Living Room Theaters, 127
Lizard Lounge, 80
Lloyd Center, 82
Lola’s Room, 118
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 117
M
McMenamin, Mike and Brian, 137
McMenamins Hotel Oregon, 151
McMenamins Kennedy School, 61
McMinnville, 150–151
Macy’s, 79
Made in Oregon, 80
Mail, 169
Malls and markets, 82
Marijuana, 171
Marquam Hill (Pill Hill), 28
Martini bars, 119
MAX (Metropolitan Area Express), 165
Memorial Coliseum, 126
Microdistilleries, 120
Migration Brewing, 117
Mike’s Movie Memorabilia Collection, 64
Mike’s Museum of Motion Picture History, 36
Mill Ends Park, 35
Miniature Rose Garden, 13
Minigolf, 128
Mink Boutique, 80
Mirror Lake, 140
Mission Theater & Pub, 127–128
Mississippi Street Fair, 161
Mississippi Studios, 129
Mother’s Day Rhododendron Show, 160
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, 141
skiing, 6
Mount Hood Railroad, 147
Mount Hood Skibowl, 140–141
Mount Tabor, 23–24
Multnomah Dental Society, 167
Multnomah Falls, 144
Museum of Contemporary Craft Gallery, 78
Music Millennium, 82
N
Neahkahnie Mountain, 156
Nehalem Bay State Park, 157
Neighborhood walks
Downtown Portland, 45–47
Inner Southeast, 66–69
Northeast Portland, 58–61
Northwest Portland, 54–57
Pearl District & Old Town, 49–53
Sellwood, 70–72
Southeast Portland, 62–65
New Deal Distillery, 120
Newspapers and magazines, 169
Nightlife, 114–120
bars and lounges, 115–117
best bets, 114
breweries and brewpubs, 117
cabaret, 118
dance clubs, 118
gay and lesbian bars and clubs, 118–119
live jazz and blues, 119
martini bars, 119
sports bars, 120
wine bar, 120
Niketown, 82–83
Nob Hill District, 11
Noble Rot, 120
Nordstrom, 79
Northeast Alberta Street, 22
Northeast Portland
neighborhood walk, 58–61
North Park Blocks, 50–51
Northwest Film Center, 10, 128
Northwest Film & Video Festival, 161
Northwest Market, 84
Northwest Nannies, 167
Northwest Portland
neighborhood walk, 54
Northwest 23rd Avenue, 55
Northwest 21st Avenue, 56
Northwest 20th Avenue historic houses, 56
Noun, 81
O
Oaks Amusement Park, 30–31, 71
Oaks Amusement Park Skating Rink, 42
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 70–71
Oblation Papers & Press, 83
Old Town
neighborhood walk, 49–53
One Stop Sustainability Shop, 59
Opera, 128
Oregon Ballet Theater, 126–127
Oregon Brewers Festival, 161
Oregon City, 147
Oregon Coast, 152–158
Oregon History Museum, 16–17
Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, 158
Oregon Maritime Museum, 53
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 18–19, 30
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 67–68
Oregon Seafood and Wine Festival, 162
Oregon Symphony, 125
Oregon Wine Tours, 150
Oswald West State Park, 156
Outdoor activities, 86–94
biking, 92–94
Forest Park, 86–87
Washington Park, 88–91
P
Pacific Crest Trail, 145
Pacific Northwest College of Art, 50
The Palm Court, 116
Palmer Glacier, 140
Parking, 166
Passports, 169–170
Pastaworks, 64
PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, 37
PDX Pedicabs, 167
PDX Pop Now!, 161
Pearl District, 11
neighborhood walk, 49–53
Peculiarium & Museum, 33
Pedicabs, 167
Peninsula Park Rose Garden, 61
People’s Food Co-op, 68–69
Pharmacies, 170
Pill Hill (Marquam Hill), 28
Pioneer Courthouse Square, 9, 34, 47
Pioneer Courthouse Square Market, 84
Pioneer Place, 82
Playdate PDX, 28
Play It Again Theater, 27
Police, 170
Popular music, 128–129
Portland (sternwheeler), 53, 93
Portland Aerial Tram, 28
Portland Attractions Passes, 11
Portland Baroque Orchestra, 125
Portland Bureau of Transportation, 93
Portland Center Stage, 130
Portland Children’s Museum, 27, 89
Portland City Grill, 116
Portlandia (sculpture), 46
Portland International Airport, 163
Portland International Film Festival, 162
Portland Japanese Garden, 4, 5, 15, 39, 90
Portland Opera, 128
Portland Pedicabs, 167
Portland Pendleton Shop, 80
Portland Piano International, 125
Portland Pride Festival and Parade, 160–161
Portland Rock Gym, 41
Portland Rose Festival, 160
Portland Saturday Market, 9, 78
Portland State University, 16, 45
Saturday Farmer’s Market, 4
Portland State University Market, 84
Portland Streetcar, 165
Portland Timbers, 129
Portland Trail Blazers, 129
Portland Walking Tours, 34
Portland Winterhawks, 130
Post office, 169
Powell’s City of Books, 4, 10, 40, 77
Providence Bridge Pedal, 161
Providence Park, 126
PSU Farmers Market, 82
Pubs of Portland, 118
R
Rainfall, 163
Rainy day activities, 39–42
Raven Antiques and Military, 72
The Real Mother Goose, 79
Red Light Clothing Exchange, 80
Redux, 81
Restaurants, 96–110. See also Restaurants Index
best bets, 96
regional specialties, 103
RiverPlace, 46
Rock climbing, 41
Rontoms, 116
Rose City Rollers, 130
Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, 160
Roseland Theater, 129
S
Sacagawea (sculpture), 91
Sacagawea Statue, 91
Safety, 170
Saint Honoré Boulangerie, 12
SakéOne (Forest Grove), 149
Salmon Street Springs fountain, 9, 29
Samuel, Leo, 12
SantaCon, 37
Sapphire Hotel, 116
Saturday Farmer’s Market
Portland State University, 4
Saucebox, 116
Scandals, 119
Seaside, 154–155
Seaside Aquarium, 155
Seasons, 160
Sellwood
neighborhood walk, 70
Sellwood Collective Antiques, 72
Sellwood Riverfront Park, 71
Shakespeare Garden, 13
Shemanski Park Market, 84
Shogun’s Gallery, 81
Shopping, 74–84
art galleries, 77
best bets, 74
books, magazines and comics, 77
cosmetics and perfumes, 78
crafts, 78–79
department stores, 79
fashion (clothing), 79–80
gifts and souvenirs, 80–81
housewares, 81
jewelry and accessories, 81
malls and markets, 82
music/CDs, 82
sportswear, 82–83
stationery and cards, 83
wines and spirits, 83
Skiing
Mt. Hood, 6
Smoking, 170
Sokol Blosser Winery (Dundee), 151
Southeast Clinton Street, 68
Southeast Portland
neighborhood walk, 62–65
Spectator sports, 129–130
Spirit of ‘77, 120
Sports bars, 120
Sportswear, 82–83
Spring
special events, 160
Springfield, 60
Springwater Corridor, 68, 93, 94
Standard Insurance Company, 12
Stark’s Vacuum Museum, 35
Stationery and cards, 83
Steven Smith Teamaker, 57
Stone House, 87
Stumptown, 5
Summer special events, 160–161
Summit Ski Area, 141
The Swift Watch, 57
T
Tanner Springs Park, 49
Taxes, 170
Taxis, 167
Teachers Fountain, 29
Theater, 130
Theatre Vertigo, 130
Things From Another World, 77
Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, 158
Three Capes Scenic Loop, 158
Tilikum Crossing Bridge, 30, 94
Tillamook Air Museum, 157–158
Tillamook Cheese Factory, 157
Timberline Trail, 141
Time-Based Art Festival, 161
Time zone, 170
Tipping, 170
Toilets, 170
Tourist offices, 160
Toys, 78
Train travel, 164
Transportation, 18
Transportation, public, 164–166
Travel Portland Visitor Information Center, 92–93
TriMet, 164
Tri-Met, 18
Triple Falls, 144
Tugboat Brewing Company, 117
Tulip Festival, 160
Twist, 79
U
Union Station, 50
Urban Iditarod, 37
V
Vault Martini Bar, 119
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade, 18, 67, 93
Vernon Tank Playground, 60
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, 89
Visas, 170
Vista House, 143
W
Wallace Park, 57
Washington Park, 88–91
Washington Park Pass, 11
Waterfalls, 6
Columbia River Gorge, 144–145
Waterfront Bicycle Rentals, 92
Waterfront Blues Festival, 161
Waterfront Park (Hood River), 146
Water Works, 27
Weather, 162
Websites, 162
White Bird, 127
White Stag sign, 52
Widmer Brewing, 117
Wi-Fi, 169
Willamette River, 6
Willamette Valley, 6
wine tour, 148–151
Windance Sailboards (Hood River), 146
Windsurfing, 145
Wine bar, 120
Wines and spirits, 83
Wine tour
Willamette Valley, 148–151
Winter special events, 161
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 22, 27–28
World Forestry Discovery Center Museum, 89
World Naked Bike Ride, 37, 160
Z
Zilla Sake House, 116–117
Zoobomb monument, 33–34
ZooLights Festival, 162
Accommodations
Ace Hotel, 135
Allison Inn & Spa (Newberg), 151
Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station, 135
The Benson, 135
Bluebird Guesthouse, 135
Coast Cabins (Manzanita), 157
Courtyard by Marriott City Center, 135
Embassy Suites Downtown, 135
Georgian House Bed & Breakfast, 135
Heathman Hotel, 135
Heron Haus, 135–136
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 136
Hood River Hotel, 146
Hotel deLuxe, 136
Hotel Lucía, 136
Hotel Modera, 136
Hotel Monaco, 136
Hotel Rose, 136
Hotel Vintage, 137
Inn at Cannon Beach, 156
Inn @ Northrup Station, 137
Jupiter Hotel, 137
Lion and the Rose Victorian B&B Inn, 137
The Mark Spencer Hotel, 137
McMenamins Crystal Hotel, 137–138
McMenamins Grand Lodge (Forest Grove), 149
McMenamins Kennedy School, 138
The Nines, 138
The Ocean Inn at Manzanita, 157
Portland International Guesthouse, 138
Portland Mayor’s Mansion, 138
RiverPlace Hotel, 138
Stephanie Inn (Cannon Beach), 156
Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood), 141
Restaurants
Andina, 100
Apizza Scholls, 100
Ava Gene’s, 100
Back to Eden Bakery Boutique, 100
Bagelworks, 100–101
Bamboo Sushi, 101
Bar Avignon, 101
Beast, 101
Bella Luna Gluten-Free Patisserie & Chocolate Shop (Yamhill), 150
Bijou Café, 101
Bistro Maison (McMinnville), 150–151
Biwa, 101
Blue Hour, 101–102
The Bread and Ocean Bakery (near Manzanita), 157
BRIX Tavern, 102
Broder, 102
Bug-Eater’s Delight, 33
Bunk Sandwiches, 102
Caffè Mingo, 102
Caffè Umbria, 10
Cartopia, 69
Castagna, 102
Celilo Restaurant and Bar (Hood River), 146
Chameleon, 102
Charlie’s Mountain View (Mount Hood), 141
Chart House, 102–103
Cheese Bar, 103
Chef Naoko Bento Café, 103
clarklewis, 103
The Clearing Café, 87
Coppia, 103
Courier Coffee Bar, 93
Crescent Café (McMinnville), 151
Dick’s Kitchen, 62–63
Dot’s Kitchen, 68
Elephants Deli, 90
Farm Café, 104
Fat Straw, 64
Fire on the Mountain, 104
Floyd’s Coffee Shop Old Town, 41
Frank’s Noodle House, 104
Grilled Cheese Grill, 104
Hopworks BikeBar, 94
Jade Bistro and Patisserie, 72
Jake’s Famous Crawfish, 104
Karam Lebanese Cuisine, 104–105
Kaze Sushi (Hood River), 146
Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen, 105
Ken’s Artisan Pizza, 105
Khun Pic’s Bahn Thai, 105
Lazy Susan Café (Cannon Beach), 156
Le Happy, 105
Le Pigeon, 105
Little River Café, 46
Marrakesh, 105
Mission Theater & Pub, 56
Multnomah Falls Lodge, 144
Muselet, 105–106
Newmans (Cannon Beach), 156
Nostrana, 106
Old Town Pizza, 53
Olympia Provisions, 106
Pacific Way Bakery & Café (Gearhart), 154
Paley’s Place, 106
Palio Espresso & Dessert House, 23
Pambiche, 106
Papa Haydn, 106
Park Kitchen, 106–107
Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 50
Podnah’s Pit, 107
Pok Pok, 107
Pop’s Sweet Shop (Gearhart), 154
Por Que No?, 107
Potato Champion, 69
Prasad, 107
Produce Row Café, 107
Pyro Pizza, 69
Random Order Pie Bar, 60
Rheinlander, 107–108
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House, 35
Ringside Steakhouse, 108
Saint Honoré Boulangerie, 12
Saucebox, 108
Screen Door, 108
Shandong Restaurant, 108
St. Jack, 108
Swiss Hibiscus, 108
Tasty n Alder, 108–109
Tasty n Sons, 109
Thistle (McMinnville), 150
3 Doors Down, 100
Tin Shed, 109
Toro Bravo, 109
Urban Farmer, 109
Veritable Quandary, 109
Voodoo Doughnut, 35
The Waffle Window, 19
Whiffies Fried Pies, 69
Whiskey Soda Lounge, 110
Yakuza Lounge, 110