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
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 […]
First-Time Pot Buyer’s Guide
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
