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Seeking tips for cool spots in Portland, OR
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:13 pm
I’m out here for work and may be for awhile. Staying in Beaverton and my hotel is easy walking distance to a MAX rail station.
I’m pretty aware of all the issues in Portland over the last number of years, especially recently with the hard drug legalization and it’s results, but I also have to believe (hope?) that there are still some really cool areas to go that can be reasonably safe to get to and enjoy.
I’ve always loved areas with a laid back, relaxing, even bohemian type of vibe. Not a hipster but they don’t bother me either. I’d love to hear any recommendations on areas around downtown (or elsewhere if better) to check out for good beer, food and music that haven’t been overtaken by the criminal or super seedy elements. Slightly seedy should be okay.
Sir Winston, if you see this please chime in.
Thanks to all in advance.
I’m pretty aware of all the issues in Portland over the last number of years, especially recently with the hard drug legalization and it’s results, but I also have to believe (hope?) that there are still some really cool areas to go that can be reasonably safe to get to and enjoy.
I’ve always loved areas with a laid back, relaxing, even bohemian type of vibe. Not a hipster but they don’t bother me either. I’d love to hear any recommendations on areas around downtown (or elsewhere if better) to check out for good beer, food and music that haven’t been overtaken by the criminal or super seedy elements. Slightly seedy should be okay.
Sir Winston, if you see this please chime in.
Thanks to all in advance.
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Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:16 pm to LSU Jax
quote:I spend my summers in one of the homeless camps, it's quite nice
cool spots in Portland, OR
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:21 pm to LSU Jax
If you work where winter clothes can be wool, you might want to check out the Pendleton Woolen Mills outlet that used to be just across the river in Washougal Washington.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:30 pm to LSU Jax
Get out of the city for some nature.
Troutdale is a pretty sweet spot right on the edge of the CRG.
Keep heading east on the scenic route “Historic Colombia Hwy,” (not I-84). The gorge has some of the best hiking in the country. Go explore some wilderness.
Troutdale is a pretty sweet spot right on the edge of the CRG.
Keep heading east on the scenic route “Historic Colombia Hwy,” (not I-84). The gorge has some of the best hiking in the country. Go explore some wilderness.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:47 pm to LSU Jax
If you get the chance make a road trip to Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast. You're welcome.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:49 pm to LSU Jax
My tip is to stay far away from that shite hole.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 11:08 pm to LSU Jax
Check out the Mcmenamins Kennedy School hotel. It's got 4-5 bars in it and a brewery. They bars have a theme like the Principal's office (which was a whiskey and cigar bar. i don't think you can smoke in there anymore tho). Couple restaurants and a movie theater. The hotel rooms are all the old classrooms and still have chalkboards and stuff in them.
It's a unique place. That family, the Mcmenamins, have several more themed bars around Portland that are awesome
https://www.mcmenamins.com/kennedy-school
It's a unique place. That family, the Mcmenamins, have several more themed bars around Portland that are awesome
https://www.mcmenamins.com/kennedy-school
Posted on 4/20/24 at 11:22 pm to LSU Jax
Food pod scene is cool.
Matt & Memere's food truck Is a guy from Brother Martin. It’s rights next to John’s beer market on Powell.
The gorge
The coast
Crystal lake national park
Mt hood
Fruit loop around hood
Hundreds of trails and waterfalls
Mnt st Helen’s
Mnt Rainer national park
Olympia national park
Redwood national park
Mnt Shasta
Matt & Memere's food truck Is a guy from Brother Martin. It’s rights next to John’s beer market on Powell.
The gorge
The coast
Crystal lake national park
Mt hood
Fruit loop around hood
Hundreds of trails and waterfalls
Mnt st Helen’s
Mnt Rainer national park
Olympia national park
Redwood national park
Mnt Shasta
Posted on 4/20/24 at 11:51 pm to LSU Jax
If you’re in the Beav, check out BGs food cartel and the Breakside brewpub foot cart pod.
In Portland, stay away from old town/Chinatown. The Pearl is ok. NW part of the city around Providence park is nice. Most of the bohemian type places and cool little enclaves are on the east side of the river - Mississippi Ave, Alberta arts district, Hawthorne, Division, etc
If you’re adventurous, do the ape caves hike in Washington. It’s about 3 miles of bouldering inside pitch black lava tubes under Mt St Helen’s (headlamp and good boots required). Do not attempt if claustrophobic.
Also, trail of ten falls is pretty nice - starts off going right behind a big waterfall
In Portland, stay away from old town/Chinatown. The Pearl is ok. NW part of the city around Providence park is nice. Most of the bohemian type places and cool little enclaves are on the east side of the river - Mississippi Ave, Alberta arts district, Hawthorne, Division, etc
If you’re adventurous, do the ape caves hike in Washington. It’s about 3 miles of bouldering inside pitch black lava tubes under Mt St Helen’s (headlamp and good boots required). Do not attempt if claustrophobic.
Also, trail of ten falls is pretty nice - starts off going right behind a big waterfall
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 12:00 am
Posted on 4/20/24 at 11:55 pm to LSU Jax
Cross the river and go hang out in Vancouver. Great place
Posted on 4/20/24 at 11:59 pm to LSU Jax
It's a fun city. Don't let the resident puss-cakes dissuade you. As the weather gets warmer it's *chefs kiss*
Posted on 4/21/24 at 12:09 am to LSU Jax
Portland is a great town but downtown isn't where I would hang out. Pearl District is very nice but not my favorite area. Hawthorne or Mississippi district is where I would hang. You will see homeless people and walk through encampments along sidewalks but the homeless aren't aggressive
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 12:49 am
Posted on 4/21/24 at 1:44 am to LSU Jax
Bend, OR
Posted on 4/21/24 at 2:20 am to LSU Jax
If you’re renting a vehicle there’s a ton of incredible outdoors surrounding the city. Spring skiing for Mt Hood runs through June if you enjoy boarding.
If you’re stuck in the city go to the Japanese rose garden. There’s an incredible amount of great food options too. I live in southern Oregon but last two times I went to Portland it’s not as bad crime wise as it previously experienced.
Go to the Japanese tea garden too
If you’re stuck in the city go to the Japanese rose garden. There’s an incredible amount of great food options too. I live in southern Oregon but last two times I went to Portland it’s not as bad crime wise as it previously experienced.
Go to the Japanese tea garden too
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 2:30 am
Posted on 4/21/24 at 2:48 am to LSU Jax
There are many awesome record stores in Portland, and some really great head shops. I was there last year for a week or so doing the tourist thing and found the whole area, including Washington, to be amazing. It's like any other place, stay out the few bad spots and you'll have a great time.
Ride over to the coast and experience some of that beauty. It's stunning.
Ride over to the coast and experience some of that beauty. It's stunning.
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 2:51 am
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:39 am to LSU Jax
Mary’s. Best tacos you’ve ever had.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:58 am to LSU Jax
Do you enjoy wine? If so, there are a lot of amazing wineries in the WIllamette Valley just outside of Portland. The best pinot noirs come from that region. You'll not be disappointed.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:59 am to LSU Jax
There are plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Just see what the current hot spots are on Apple Maps or equivalent. That’s what I do. Don’t let this board scare you. I enjoy myself every time I go. It’s a nice reprieve from the July August heat down here. If I was vacationing I’d centralize in Olympia and venture out from there. normally I am in Portland for business.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 9:10 am to LSU Jax
They have the country’s largest urban park, it’s a pretty cool hike through a rainforest.
Most of the city isn’t homeless camps contrary to the narrative.
Also hit up one of those fancy donut shops. Portland takes donuts to a whole new level.
As someone else mentioned, the Pinot Noir from Oregon is some of the best in the world. Ideal growing conditions.
Most of the city isn’t homeless camps contrary to the narrative.
Also hit up one of those fancy donut shops. Portland takes donuts to a whole new level.
As someone else mentioned, the Pinot Noir from Oregon is some of the best in the world. Ideal growing conditions.
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 9:12 am
Posted on 4/21/24 at 9:18 am to LSU Jax
Lithette #3 (no pics) lived in Downtown Portland until 2 years ago and moved across the River to Vancover after Downtown became a shite hole.Multnomah Falls is a nice place to hike and it right off the interstate. The Williamette (pronounced like Damnit so you won't sound like a tourist) has some of the best Pinot Noir there is right now. Eugene is a cool college town
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