Things To Do
Welcome to PDX! Not only did we go to school here, but we made so many friends and memories too!
A few tips and tricks:
Public transit is easy and all over the place! No need to drive!
If you're carrying an umbrella, everyone will know you're from out of town.
No place is really that fancy - think jeans and a nice top or a button-down and no tie.
Voodoo Donuts is a trap - go to Blue Star instead and thank us later!
We can't wait to celebrate with you and we hope you fall in love with this city!
Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209 We went here on our second date and got engaged here! We highly suggest the rare book room and the coffee on the ground floor! Have fun getting lost!
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214 We had our first date here and talked so long we got kicked out! Be prepared for a wait, but the food is worth it!
Pastini
911 Southwest Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205 This is our traditional date night dinner - went after we started dating, took all of the parents, and went right after we got engaged!
K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
4570 Southwest Lombard Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97005 This is one of our most favorite spots in town - Rory's go to birthday dinner!
Bartini
2108 Northwest Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97210 Riley's favorite happy hour in town!
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 Northeast Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97213 Best breakfast in town - we love the maple bacon donuts and the chai flight!
OMSI
1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 One of our favorite places to wander - have to check out the puzzles in the main atrium!
Space Room Lounge
4800 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97215 A fun place for trivia, good drinks, and pub food! Try the pudding shots and the mini corn dogs!
Portland Japanese Garden
611 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 This has been on our list forever - we hear amazing things and can't wait to go!
Kachka
960 Southeast 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 Our friend group does one big fancy dinner a month and we haven't stopped talking about this place!
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 Southwest Fairview Boulevard, Portland, OR 97221 We love their trails, the greenery, and the peacefulness of the forest!
Big's Chicken
4606 Northeast Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213 Any location of Big's is worth your time - we are obsessed with their Jojos!