Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
Outdoor activity within walking distance (2 blocks away!) for Disc Golf, bike/running/walking trails/picnic and playground areas.
Leverich Park Disc Golf Course
4209 NE Leverich Park WayOutdoor activity within walking distance (2 blocks away!) for Disc Golf, bike/running/walking trails/picnic and playground areas.
Saturday Open-air market (seasonal), Special Events (for example, Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival in August), restaurants, coffee, spa, etc. nearby.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y área de juegos Esther Short
605 Esther StSaturday Open-air market (seasonal), Special Events (for example, Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival in August), restaurants, coffee, spa, etc. nearby.
If you travel a bit further up the road (east) you will also see Horsetail Falls. Parking is just across the road. Stunning!
974 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Multnomah Falls station
If you travel a bit further up the road (east) you will also see Horsetail Falls. Parking is just across the road. Stunning!
Beautiful place with lots to see and do. Washington Park is a public urban park, which includes the Portland Zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, children's museum, rose garden, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of hiking trails.
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdBeautiful place with lots to see and do. Washington Park is a public urban park, which includes the Portland Zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, children's museum, rose garden, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of hiking trails.
Essentials
Supermarket, plus general merchandise departments such as clothing/ kitchen/home/garden/outdoor, and a Chase Bank with Teller Service/ATM inside.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fred Meyer
800 NE Tenney RdSupermarket, plus general merchandise departments such as clothing/ kitchen/home/garden/outdoor, and a Chase Bank with Teller Service/ATM inside.
Open Late on weekdays and Saturdays.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United States Postal Service
630 NE Killingsworth StOpen Late on weekdays and Saturdays.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StFor those of us who love their offerings!
Safeway
3707 Main StJust across the 39th St. bridge.
Shopping
Tax-free Shopping center less than 3 miles away! Stores include Pier 1, Target, TJ Maxx, Michael's, Home Depot, etc. Also, lunch or dinner at BJ's Restaurant and Brewery pizza, burgers, pasta, etc.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jantzen Beach Super Center
1405 Jantzen Beach CenterTax-free Shopping center less than 3 miles away! Stores include Pier 1, Target, TJ Maxx, Michael's, Home Depot, etc. Also, lunch or dinner at BJ's Restaurant and Brewery pizza, burgers, pasta, etc.
Tax free shopping center including Ikea, Home Goods, Best Buy, Target, etc. Restaurants include IHop, Red Robin, and some sandwich/fast food.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cascade Station Shopping Center
9721 NE Cascades PkwyTax free shopping center including Ikea, Home Goods, Best Buy, Target, etc. Restaurants include IHop, Red Robin, and some sandwich/fast food.
Arts & Culture
Easy access with free parking in multi-level garage across the street. Good theater seating.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regal City Center
801 C StEasy access with free parking in multi-level garage across the street. Good theater seating.
Seasonal - Open-air stalls selling handcrafts, imports, etc. Food booths, beer, music. The Red Line Max Train stops here at the Burnside Bridge and Voodoo Doughnut is an easy couple of blocks away.
425 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Sabatino de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwySeasonal - Open-air stalls selling handcrafts, imports, etc. Food booths, beer, music. The Red Line Max Train stops here at the Burnside Bridge and Voodoo Doughnut is an easy couple of blocks away.
First Friday ArtWalk -- Stroll around downtown and visit the local businesses who showcase local artists on the First Friday of each month from May through August. Visit their website: http://www.vdausa.org/first-friday-downtown/ for maps and newsletters. For the full events listing in Vancouver, visit http://vdausa.org/calendar/.
Vancouver's Downtown Association
811 Main StreetFirst Friday ArtWalk -- Stroll around downtown and visit the local businesses who showcase local artists on the First Friday of each month from May through August. Visit their website: http://www.vdausa.org/first-friday-downtown/ for maps and newsletters. For the full events listing in Vancouver, visit http://vdausa.org/calendar/.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky fun place with game room (table shuffleboard/billiards), brewery, restaurant, movie theater. Order pizza and beer for in-theater delivery as you watch a movie! Cajun Tater Tots and Stout!
351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdQuirky fun place with game room (table shuffleboard/billiards), brewery, restaurant, movie theater. Order pizza and beer for in-theater delivery as you watch a movie! Cajun Tater Tots and Stout!
If you like (or want to try) great sour beers, this is THE place to go. Some food items such as meat/cheese boards, beer/cheese soup, sandwiches, etc.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StIf you like (or want to try) great sour beers, this is THE place to go. Some food items such as meat/cheese boards, beer/cheese soup, sandwiches, etc.
Huge drink list and happy hour is one of the best in Portland.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saucebox
214 SW BroadwayHuge drink list and happy hour is one of the best in Portland.
On the Columbia River in Vancouver. Terminator Stout, Cajun Tots, Fish & Chips, Pizza, Burgers.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River DrOn the Columbia River in Vancouver. Terminator Stout, Cajun Tots, Fish & Chips, Pizza, Burgers.
Food Scene
Great view from the "Big Pink" tower in downtown Portland. We like the pork chops, rack of lamb, and calamari appetizer (lots to share!). Also, the happy hour/piano bar is very popular.
283 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveGreat view from the "Big Pink" tower in downtown Portland. We like the pork chops, rack of lamb, and calamari appetizer (lots to share!). Also, the happy hour/piano bar is very popular.
Our favorite place in town (when we can afford it!). Great food and service (Barbara's vote for best rack of lamb). Excellent wines and cocktails. Happy Hour and a swanky cigar smoking lounge.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Gaucho Portland
319 SW BroadwayOur favorite place in town (when we can afford it!). Great food and service (Barbara's vote for best rack of lamb). Excellent wines and cocktails. Happy Hour and a swanky cigar smoking lounge.
Party Central in sleepy Vancouver. For those of us who know and like Mexican food, this is not it. Not bad, just different. Huge drink menu.
Jorge's Tequila Factory of Vancouver
1004 Washington StParty Central in sleepy Vancouver. For those of us who know and like Mexican food, this is not it. Not bad, just different. Huge drink menu.
A popular place for breakfast with the locals, but prepare to wait in line.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveA popular place for breakfast with the locals, but prepare to wait in line.
A Portland original and popular destination with visitors. This is what is in the pink boxes you may see travelers carrying at PDX. Try the bacon maple bar!
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveA Portland original and popular destination with visitors. This is what is in the pink boxes you may see travelers carrying at PDX. Try the bacon maple bar!
Peachtree Restaurant & Pie House
6600 NE Hwy 99Great for breakfast!
From scratch menu using fresh, local and natural products. One of our favorite spots in downtown Vancouver.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Low Bar
809 Washington StFrom scratch menu using fresh, local and natural products. One of our favorite spots in downtown Vancouver.
Historic location for lunch and dinner.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eatery at the Grant House
1101 Officers RowHistoric location for lunch and dinner.
Getting Around
Public light rail transportation in the Portland area. The nearest station is Delta Park (yellow line), about 4 miles from the bungalow. Visit the website: ridetrimet.org for schedules, maps, etc.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TriMet Ticket Office
701 SW 6th AvePublic light rail transportation in the Portland area. The nearest station is Delta Park (yellow line), about 4 miles from the bungalow. Visit the website: ridetrimet.org for schedules, maps, etc.
Vancouver, WA bus system. Visit their website: http://www.c-tran.com/ for schedules, maps, fares, etc.
C-Tran
2425 NE 65th AveVancouver, WA bus system. Visit their website: http://www.c-tran.com/ for schedules, maps, fares, etc.
Take a day trip to Seattle! Visit their website: https://www.amtrak.com/northwest-train-routes for schedules, maps, fares, etc.
Vancouver station
1301 W 11th StTake a day trip to Seattle! Visit their website: https://www.amtrak.com/northwest-train-routes for schedules, maps, fares, etc.