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Rogue Ales Brewer's on the Bay is one of OR To Do.

1. Rogue Ales Brewer's on the Bay

8.4
2320 SE Osu Dr, Newport, OR
Brewery · 40 tips and reviews
Rogue Ales Bayfront Public House is one of OR To Do.

2. Rogue Ales Bayfront Public House

8.0
748 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR
Pub · 43 tips and reviews
Acropolis Steakhouse is one of OR To Do.

3. Acropolis Steakhouse

7.7
8325 SE McLoughlin Blvd (at SE Umatilla St.), Portland, OR
Strip Club · 29 tips and reviews
Wildwood Restaurant & Bar is one of OR To Do.

4. Wildwood Restaurant & Bar

1221 NW 21st Ave (Overton), Portland, OR
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

HoverHereHoverHere: Menu is based on available fresh ingredients and each dish has interesting, well balanced flavors. Service is amazing - very knowledgeable and attentive yet unpretentious, responsive, not intrusive

Voodoo Doughnut is one of OR To Do.

5. Voodoo Doughnut

8.3
22 SW 3rd Ave (at SW Ankeny St), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 542 tips and reviews

6. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland

506 SW Washington St (at SW 5th Ave), Portland, OR
Hotel · 65 tips and reviews

Nathan A.Nathan Appleton: Don't miss the daily (free!) wine/beer hour (5PM-6PM) in lobby. Often featuring local breweries and vineyards.

Multnomah Whiskey Library is one of OR To Do.

7. Multnomah Whiskey Library

9.0
1124 SW Alder St (at SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 98 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Portland’s hottest restaurant is a speakeasy-like bar in a former piano store, with stained-glass skylights and more than 1,100 types of whiskey. Order an Old-Fashioned from the roving bar cart.

8. Steven Smith Teamaker

8.3
1626 NW Thurman St (btwn NW 16th & NW 17th Ave. on Thruman), Portland, OR
Tea Room · 21 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: You'll find Steven Smith Teamaker in a 100-year-old building 10 blocks northwest of Portland's gentrified Pearl District. The shop offers flights — similar to wine flights — of four teas for $5.75. Read more.

9. Roman Candle Baking Company

3377 SE Division St (SE 34th St.), Portland, OR
Bakery · 39 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Roman Candle serves expensive, upscale pizzas, but you can find good deals on the sandwiches and salads.

10. Salt & Straw

9.2
3345 SE Division St (at SE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 128 tips and reviews

Bruno Z.Bruno Zalum: There's life before that beer glazed bacon ice cream, and then there's no life afterwards.

11. Salt & Straw

9.2
3345 SE Division St (at SE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 128 tips and reviews

Wesley H.Wesley Hodgson: I have a separate ice cream stomach, so I eat a LOT of it. With that out of the way, the Chevre w/ Marioberry Habanero Jam was the best ice cream I've ever tasted. GO EAT SOME.

Little t American Baker is one of OR To Do.

12. Little t American Baker

9.4
2600 SE Division St (SE 26th), Portland, OR
Bakery · 29 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan Stein: Coffee Caramel Paris-Brest...OMNOMNOM!

13. Bröder Cafe

9.0
2508 SE Clinton St (at SE 25th Ave), Portland, OR
Scandinavian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If Alvar aalto and Betty Crocker had a love child, it would be this Southeast Clinton Scandinavian place. Broder’s brunch is the most inventive in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

14. Tasty 'N Sons

3808 N Williams Ave (at N Beech St), Portland, OR
New American Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The second in a trio of Chef John Gorham restaurants. The food manages to feel both fun and yet carefully crafted, with a wide range of global influences from Korea to the U.K.

15. Tasty 'N Sons

3808 N Williams Ave (at N Beech St), Portland, OR
New American Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

EaterEater: John Gorham's insanely popular second spot reinvents Portland's favorite meal — brunch — taking it to new heights worth the inevitable looooong wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

16. Screen Door

9.1
2337 E Burnside St (at NE 24th Ave.), Portland, OR
Southern Food Restaurant · 222 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The plentiful plates at this popular Southern spot draw from the traditions of comforting soul food, spiced Cajun, New Orleans French fusion, Tex-Mex, and the water-fed Carolina Lowcountry.

17. New Seasons Market

8.7
1954 SE Division St (at SE 19th Ave), Portland, OR
Grocery Store · 33 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Capecelatro: If Stew Leonard's and Trader Joe's had an illegitimate child and then that offspring had a baby with a Wegmans/Whole Foods descendant you'd get New Seasons. This is a compliment.

18. Growlers Hawthorne

3343 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 34th Ave), Portland, OR
Beer Store · 12 tips and reviews

Heather N.Heather North: 40 taps of tasty, tasty craft beer and hard cider. It's magical!

Tin Bucket is one of OR To Do.

19. Tin Bucket

3520 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR
Beer Store · 11 tips and reviews

Gizmo P.Gizmo Punk: Fine ales from fine taps in fine growlers. Portland's finest.

20. The Hop & Vine

1914 N Killingsworth St (btw N Concord Ave & N Denver Ave), Portland, OR
Beer Store · 25 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: You'll find both beer and wine at Yetta Vorobik's Hop & Vine, as well as ciders and meads.

21. The Hop & Vine

1914 N Killingsworth St (btw N Concord Ave & N Denver Ave), Portland, OR
Beer Store · 25 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Conant: Get the burger & a brew, sit outside to soak up the aromas from the grill/smoker, and avoid the cranky Australian waitress at all costs.

22. Saraveza

9.0
1004 N Killingsworth St (at N Michigan Ave), Portland, OR
Pub · 47 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: With a well-curated assortment of around 250 bottles, 10 rotating taps, and great bar food in the form of the homemade pasties, Saraveza is a beer destination.

Multnomah Falls is one of OR To Do.

23. Multnomah Falls

9.4
5000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR
Waterfall · 187 tips and reviews

RTWgirl A.RTWgirl Arnette: It's worth the mission out there

Pine State Biscuits is one of OR To Do.

24. Pine State Biscuits

9.1
125 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR
Fried Chicken Joint · 35 tips and reviews

edgar r.edgar r: Reggie Deluxe is the go to.

Pine State Biscuits is one of OR To Do.

25. Pine State Biscuits

9.0
1100 SE Division St (at SE 11th Ave), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 67 tips and reviews

DANGER T.DANGER TAM: Come with an empty stomach and full ambition. Their grits is one of the best outside of the South and as a Southerner, I would know. Also slap some chicken on the Regina for an added hat tip.

Columbia River Gorge is one of OR To Do.

26. Columbia River Gorge

9.3
Columbia River Hwy, Hood River, OR
Nature Preserve · 17 tips and reviews
Multnomah Falls is one of OR To Do.

27. Multnomah Falls

9.4
5000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR
Waterfall · 187 tips and reviews
Multnomah Falls Overlook is one of OR To Do.

28. Multnomah Falls Overlook

9.1
Corbett, OR
Scenic Lookout · 10 tips and reviews
Toketee Falls is one of OR To Do.

29. Toketee Falls

7.6
N Umpqua Hwy, North Umpqua, OR
Waterfall · 1 tip

30. Forest Park

8.9
NW St. Helens Rd, Portland, OR
Forest · 4 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph C: Awesome park! Central Park of the Pacific NorthWest except, they don't have these trees!!!

Hoyt Arboretum is one of OR To Do.

31. Hoyt Arboretum

9.3
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR
Park · 15 tips and reviews

32. Bagby Hot Springs

5.9
Bagby Trails, Estacada, OR
Hot Spring · 7 tips and reviews

Trails.comTrails.com: The gentle creekside route passes emerald green pools spaced between rapids. Cross three bridges, then leave the creek behind just beyond the last bridge and climb a short hillside to the springs

33. Eagle Creek Trail to Wahtum Lake

45.6437°N 121.9198°W, Dodson, OR
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Trails.comTrails.com: 2nd most famous hike. hike with more waterfalls than any other in the Columbia Gorge. It is also one of the most flexible, offering day, overnight, and extended backpacking options.

Tumalo Falls is one of OR To Do.

34. Tumalo Falls

8.8
Nat Dev Rd 4603, Bend, OR
Waterfall · 4 tips and reviews

HinaHina: The view of the falls is worth the hike. It's a pretty easy hike and there's plenty of natural beauty to keep you engaged.

Oneonta Gorge is one of OR To Do.

35. Oneonta Gorge

Columbia River Hwy, Portland, OR
Other Great Outdoors · 7 tips and reviews

Geoff R.Geoff Reinhardt: One of the best hikes you'll ever do. Climb the logs and wade through the chest-deep (and cold!) water. Totally worth it.

Oneonta Gorge is one of OR To Do.

36. Oneonta Gorge

Columbia River Hwy, Portland, OR
Other Great Outdoors · 7 tips and reviews

Travis T.Travis Tindell: Incredible hike into the gorge

37. Umpqua Hot Springs

7.2
(Thorn Prarie Rd.), Idleyld Park, OR
Hot Spring · 4 tips and reviews

Elie B.Elie Bleier: It's clothing optional here

Elowah Falls is one of OR To Do.

38. Elowah Falls

7.6
NE Frontage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR
Waterfall · 7 tips and reviews

Voltaire V.Voltaire Villacruzada: View is great

39. Elowah Falls

7.6
NE Frontage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR
Waterfall · 7 tips and reviews

Adam H.Adam Hickey: Once you see the falls, be sure to do the 1.8 mile hike to be above them. Beautiful views.

Ramona Falls is one of OR To Do.

40. Ramona Falls

Oregon
Waterfall · 3 tips and reviews

Brian T.Brian Tran: Very gorgeous waterfall at the end of the hike. Be sure to get the parking pass before arriving. It's not sold at the parking lot.

41. Menagerie

2880 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Cosmetics Store · No tips or reviews

42. The Oregon Public House

8.1
700 NE Dekum St (at NE 7th Ave), Portland, OR
Brewery · 16 tips and reviews

The Oregon Public HouseThe Oregon Public House: Choose your food. Choose your drink. Then choose your charity. We donate 100% of what we make. Cheers to that!

Crater Lake National Park is one of OR To Do.

43. Crater Lake National Park

9.1
Rim Dr, Crater Lake, OR
National Park · 61 tips and reviews

CNNCNN: There's only one safe and legal way to get to the icy lake: Cleetwood Cove Trail, a 1.1-mile (one-way) trail that usually opens in June and drops nearly 700 feet to the lake shore. Read more.

Crater Lake South Entrance is one of OR To Do.

44. Crater Lake South Entrance

Crater Lake Hwy, Crater Lake, OR
Toll Booth · No tips or reviews
Caravan - The Tiny House Hotel is one of OR To Do.

45. Caravan - The Tiny House Hotel

7.8
5009 NE 11th Ave (NE Alberta), Portland, OR
Hotel · No tips or reviews

46. Noble Rot

7.9
1111 E Burnside St (at NE 11th Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

LucyLucy: If you are very lucky you might wrangle a secret night time chef's tour of the restaurant's rooftop veggie garden with spectacular views over the city.