- guide to - Food & Drink old town | .5 miles | walk 1. http://mmmtacospdx.commi mero mole | lunch dinner | “best tacos in america” 2. http://stumptowncoffee.com/location/portland/downtstumptown coffee roasters | strong coffee 3. kellshttp://www.kellsirishportland.com/ irish restaurant and pub | good for groups 4. http://bowerybagebowery bagels | nyc style bagels 5. http://www.yelp.sushi ichiban | highly rated by locals 6. http://www.davisstreettdavis street tavern | great bistro that won’t break the bank 7. http://voodoodoughnut.voodoo doughnuts | novelty snack (cash only) The Pearl District + SW | .5-1 miles | walk/pedicab/cab 1. http://www.pearlpearl bakery | try the gibassier and croissant 2. http://littletbaker.comlittle t american baker | try the pretzel bread, a baguette, or their seasonal pastries 3. http://www.deschutesbrewery.cdeschutes brewery public house | good beer for groups 4. http://littlebigbulittle big burger | sustainable fast food 5. http://www.lifeofrileytavlife of riley | tavern loved by locals 6.http://lar lardo | best sandwiches ever Farther Away, but totally worth it | 1.5+ miles | cab/streetcar 1.http://bamboosushi.co bamboo sushi | delicious certified, sustainable sushi 2. http://saltandstraw.com/salt n’ straw ice cream | ice cream that will blow your mind* 3. http://www.pokpoknpok pok noi | hidden gem offering pok pok‘s greatest hits without the tourists 4. ken’shttp://kensartisan.com/ artisan bakery or ken’s artisan pizza | everything ken touches turns to gold 5. horsehttp://www.horsebrass.com/ brass pub | classic uk style pub and grub | good for groups *november flavors include: sweet potato casserole w/ maple pecans, honey bourbon corn pudding, and spiced chevre pumpkin pie - guide to - Activities & Entertainment Portland metro 1. lan su chinese garden and tea room | beautiful urban oasis rain or shine fee www.lansugarden.orghttp://www.lansugarden.org/ 2. portland saturday market | let your inner hippie free at this craft market free! (unless you buy something) www.portlandsaturdaymarket.comhttp://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/ 3. walk/hike in forest park | iconic pacific northwest forest trails free! recommended trailhead: lower macleay park www.forestparkconservancy.orghttp://www.forestparkconservancy.org/ 4. powell’s city of books | a seriously large used bookstore for bibliophiles free! (unless you buy something) www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-bookshttp://www.powells.com/locations/powells-city-of-books/ 5. japanese garden & international rose test garden | greenery, waterfalls & city views free! (rose garden)/fee (japanese garden) www.portlandoregon.gov,http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=1113 http://japanesegarden.com/japanesegarden.com 6. brewcycle or pedalounge | you’ve never been on a beer tour like this fee, book in advance www.brewgrouppdx.com/brewcycle,https://www.brewgrouppdx.com/brewcycle/ or www.pedalounge.comhttp://www.pedalounge.com/ 7. psu farmer’s market | portland’s best local vendors in one place, saturday mornings free! (unless you buy something- bring cash) www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/markets/psu/http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/markets/psu/ 8. portland aerial tram | go after dark for city lights fee ($4.35) take the streetcar or park at the bottom www.gobytram.comhttp://www.gobytram.com/ 9. bike the bridges | 2.7 mile loop from hawthorne bridge to steel bridge and back fee (free! if you walk instead) www.portlandbicycletours.com/bike-rentals,http://www.portlandbicycletours.com/bike-rentals/ or www.waterfrontbikes.comhttp://www.waterfrontbikes.com/ http://rideoregonride.com/road-routes/waterfront-park-eastbank-esplanade-loophttp://rideoregonride.com/road-routes/waterfront-park-eastbank-esplanade-loop/ 10. the kennedy school | old elementary school converted to beer pub and theater drink in detention or honor’s hall www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-homehttp://www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home 11. nba basketball | trail blazers vs. mavericks (11/6) | easy trip on MAX light rail fee www.nba.com/blazers/schedulehttp://www.nba.com/blazers/schedule iphone users can Getting Around* download the PDX Bus app by teleportaloo 1. walk http://pdxbus.teleportaloo.org/http://pdxbus.teleportaloo.org/ 2. MAX light rail http://trimet.org/max/http://trimet.org/max 3. streetcar www.portlandstreetcar.orghttp://www.portlandstreetcar.org/ 4. pedicab http://pdxpedicab.com,http://pdxpedicab.com/ or www.portlandpedals.comhttp://www.portlandpedals.com/ 5. cab radio cab (503-227-1212), broadway cab (503-333-3333), or download curb app available for android and iphone *Uber and Lyft type services are not available in Portland.