Things to Do in PDX

by Patrick and Madeline - -

There are plenty of things to do in Portland while you are here, and hopefully you will be able to get around to some of them. Below are some of the places we find ourselves at or recommending often.

Outdoors

Hikes

Bikes

  • Bike Brewery Tours (rent a bike, get drunk, don’t ruin our wedding by crashing into something)
  • Bike the Bridges (rent a bike, avoid jerk pedestrians while enjoying the views)

Walks

  • Walk the Bridges (avoid jerk bicyclists while enjoying the views)

Other

  • Brewery Tours – probably more money than what you should spend. a lot of these you can just do on foot.

Food

Note that just because a restaurant is on the “Downscale” list it does not mean that it doesn’t have great food. Also note that just because a restaurant is on the “Upscale” list does not mean you are required to dress up (unless, of course, you want to). You should make a reservation in advance for the “Upscale” restaurants.

Upscale

Downscale

Desserts

Food Carts

Food Cart pods are a great way for everyone to get what they want. For more information please see Food Carts Portland

Bars

Family Friendly

Decidedly Not Family Friendly

  • Doug Fir
  • Ground Kontrol (awesome old school arcade)
  • Holocene (are you 21? do you want to grind on something nasty? this is your place)
  • Also see the Food and Bars sections

Things to do if you want to Relax

  • Loyly (get a massage, sit in a hot tub, it’s your life)
  • Heritage Barbers get a hot shave. Tell Brian if you’re related to Matt Johnston. He’ll tell you some stories.