Per Jasmine's request and for her upcoming house-guests, a review of Portland. A top five was impossible. :)
A walk along NW 23rd will take you past a multitude of independent Portland shops and restaurants, ranging from Moonstruck Chocolate to Oh Baby (leave the boys outside) to Goorin Bros. Hats. For $8 you can enjoy dessert at famous Papa Haydn's. I recommend splitting desserts, and their french fries are delicious! For the less adventuresome, Urban Outfitters, Gap, and Levi's are available. If your friends are from a small town as I suspect, they will probably enjoy a ride on the max, a stroll through the heart of the city, and a look around Pioneer Place.
If your friends like vintage, check out this blog and take your pick.
For a different vibe, check out N. Mississippi Ave and take a peek through the delightful clutter at Flutter and you must partake of delicious to die for carnitas at Por Que No? You will also find The Meadow, a specialty salt store and a smattering of boutiques.
Whatever you do, don't let your friends set foot in a Starbucks! Albina Press, Barista, Stumptown, Pix Patisserie, and countless others serve a better brew and an authentic Portland feel. If they have learned to read, take them to Powell's Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world.
If your friends have not been to Portland before, take the time to drive out to Multnomah falls on either a beautiful afternoon or when the stars are peeking out.
so lovely! Thanks Abbie. I feel special : ) THey've been to the falls before, so I think we will explore the city!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this for our trip, you gave us some very good ideas!!!
Rachael
Oh my! I would walk for this beautiful cup of coffee to anywhere in the world!:-)
ReplyDeleteWell, sewing classes would be the first step, but remeber that practice makes it perfect. My advice: start with a smaller projects.I wish you best of luck and will be looking forward to seeing results!:-)
The waterfall.... How I wish we had time to drive through Hana Hwy during our maui trip!! maybe next year!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Vintage pic. and the store...i do LOVE vintage stuff a lot!!! I hunt for Vintage stuff too!!
Oh, I have a giveaway going on my blog and please do check it out!!
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Great guide! I;m gonna steal it and use it when I do end up going to Portland!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteAbigail, thank you for your sweet comments. I always look forward to hearing from you!
Teresa
These are fantastic photos! Love all of them!!!
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