If you want traditional productions with beautiful sets and Equity casts: Portland Center Stage or Artists Repertory Theatre If I were going to take a grandparent to see theater in Portland, I’d take them to either Artists Repertory Theatre or Portland Center Stage. Both places put on well-produced plays that make for a nice, if […]
Visitors’ Guide to Portland 2018
Posted inMovies & TV
How to Watch a Movie in Portland
Welcome, cinema lover. While most cities are strangled by soulless multiplexes, Portland has a wealth of fantastic independent theaters. As chains like Regal dole out stale concessions, endless pre-show ads, and lousy picture and sound while jackasses light up the theater with their phones, Portland’s other, better theaters reflect and contribute to the city’s character […]
Posted inVisitors’ Guide
First-Time Pot Buyer’s Guide
Don’t Be Intimidated: Buying Pot Is Safe, Easy, and Totally Legal
Hey there, intrepid traveler! Welcome to one of the best places to smoke pot in the world. Not only is our weed amazing, it’s also legal—and there’s no shortage of beautiful mountains, amazing food, interesting art, and quality music to combine your pot with. So let me help you find the right pot for your […]
Posted inFood and Drink
The Best Places to Check Out Portland’s Music Scene
No matter where you’re from, you’re probably aware of live music’s restorative powers. Rather than extol the virtues of this exercise, let us guide you through Portland’s best places to take your ears on a date. ALADDIN THEATER 3017 SE Milwaukie Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood, the Aladdin Theater first opened as a vaudeville house […]
Posted inFood and Drink
Portland’s Best Restaurants You Just Have to Try
Hey visitors! Betcha you worked up an appetite, now that you’ve flashed a peace sign in front of Multnomah Falls, got lost in Powell’s, and stood in line at Voodoo Doughnuts! So let’s get down to the real reason you’re here: To eat. Portland’s built its reputation on the basic rules of super-seasonal fare at […]
Posted inFood and Drink
A Quick Peek at Portland’s Neighborhoods
Portland’s not so big! Even if you’re only here for a short time, it’s easy to catch the flavor of each of the five quadrants of our city. (Yes, we know… five quadrants is an oxymoron. But remember how they told you Portland was “weird”?) No matter where you end up, you’ll always be able […]
Posted inFood and Drink
Tourist Spots That the Locals Love
Washington Park If you love the outdoors, have kids, or are just visiting Portland for a short time, be sure to pop by the beautiful and all-inclusive Washington Park. You’ll love exploring one of the oldest parks in Portland, with over 159 acres of forests, museums, and gardens, including the International Rose Test Garden, the […]
Posted inFood and Drink
A Quick Introduction to Portland’s Beautiful Beer Scene
Forget the food, the music and arts scenes, the proximity to mountains and oceans. The actual best thing about Portland is the beer. I don’t simply mean it’s tastier or more easily found than in other cities (although those things are very true). I mean there’s more of it—Portland is home to dozens of craft breweries within city limits, […]
Posted inFood and Drink
Bike Like a Portlander
with the Biketown Bike-Sharing System
Ding ding! Hey, visitor, get the hell out of the way! We’re joking, of course. We’re so excited you decided to visit Portland, and enjoy watching you meandering around the waterfront as we breeze past on our bicycles. But why not join the real Portlanders and ditch walking for a bike of your own? If […]
Posted inFashion
Where to Shop for Portland’s Best Fashion, Shoes, Bags, and More!
Like food, music, comedy, and craft beers, Portland is internationally known for being fashion-forward and its local boutiques, which strive for sustainable, eco-friendly style. If you appreciate looking good, don’t miss these hot spots. WOMEN’S FASHION TOP PICK: Una The women’s fashion found here is of super-fine quality—but the pieces are also conversation starters, often so […]
Posted inShopping
The Best Places in Portland to Shop for… Everything Else
Portland is also a great place to spend your travel allowance on the cool stuff that will make your friends back home drool with jealousy. Such as… RECORD STORES TOP PICK: Mississippi Records This independent record store crams countless vinyl into its small confines, but given space and time to explore, one visit can yield rare […]
Posted inVisitors’ Guide
Portland’s Best Strip Clubs
Portland is a very sex-positive town, and our strippers are fierce, independent women who are very proud of what they do. And they do it well! So do like the locals: If you’re sitting up at the rack next to the stage, bring some dollar bills and tip often and with gusto. Because you’d expect […]