A local’s guide: 48 hours in Portland, OR
Bishop's close is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Portland, OR.

1. Bishop's close

11800 SW Military Ln (OR-43), Portland, OR
Jardin · 1 conseil

amy D.amy Dubin: Free garden that's GORGEOUS! It runs on donations so bring some cash. Easy to spend more than an hour out here.

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2. Departure

8.0
525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR
Restaurant asiatique · 124 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Worth it for the view if it's a nice day. Food is okay at happy hour, but I wouldn't pay more for it. I like to go there if I have to wait awhile for a MAX or bus at Pioneer Square, just below.

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3. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

7.2
309 SW Broadway (at SW Oak St), Portland, OR
Hôtel · 46 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Gorgeous lobby with an awesome fireplace. If you're walking around downtown and it's chilly, stop in to warm up and have a drink in their handsome lounge.

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4. Cacao Drink Chocolate

414 SW 13th Ave (SW Washington St), Portland, OR
Lieu servant des desserts · 53 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Great place to pick out some chocolate for yourself and gifts. You might think, wow, $8-$14 for a bar of chocolate? That's probably what you'd spend on an average stocking stuffer. Do it!

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5. Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park

8.7
Naito Pkwy (btwn SW Harrison & NW Glisan), Portland, OR
Parc · 42 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: On nice days, it's a wonderful way to appreciate the city's bridges.

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6. Sauvie Island Bridge

Sauvie Island Bridge, Portland, OR
Pont · 5 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Sauvie Island is a great place to drive around! Make sure you get a parking pass once you've crossed the bridge at the little provisions store. The beaches are great and nude at the very end.

Le Happy is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Portland, OR.

7. Le Happy

1011 NW 16th Ave (at NW Lovejoy St), Portland, OR
Restaurant français · 31 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Yummy crepes, nice staff, location conducive for walking off said crepes. I love it!

Back Stage Bar is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Portland, OR.

8. Back Stage Bar

7.7
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 37th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar · 23 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Back Stage behind the Bagdad is an awesome pool room with an 80 foot ceiling and vintage backdrop of the Taj Mahal. Two private rooms upstairs. Hands down my fave pool hall in PDX.

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9. Doug Fir Lounge

7.9
830 E Burnside St (at SE 9th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar lounge · 131 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Love the Happy Hour by the fireplace, though sadly it's not as warm as you think it ought to be. Prices great, food good, service fast. Check, check, check. Cool ass restaurant too!

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10. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

8.8
511 NW Couch St (btwn NW 5th & NW 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Salle d'arcade · 178 conseils et avis

amy D.amy Dubin: Super fun arcade that has a full bar, food, glowy tables and fun geeky events. I like to just choose from one of the 50 pinball games they have and lose gracefully to my boyfriend. Always fun!

Backspace is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Portland, OR.

11. Backspace

115 NW 5th Ave (btw NW Couch & Davis), Portland, OR
Complexe des arts de la scène · 57 conseils et avis