Highly recommend this for anyone spending time in Portland!
The rose garden is completely free and is beyond gorgeous. The Japanese Garden is right next door as well -- it does charge admission, but absolutely worth it.
A beautiful park featuring a very chilly mountain river. Dogs are welcomed! Please be careful as the Sandy River is significantly colder than others in the area.
A brunch spot favorite of ours -- there are two other locations as well depending on where you're staying. Just note that the lines get very long on the weekends, so we recommend going on a weekday or early in the morning on a weekend.
Food carts are a staple in Portland, and you'll find several other pods around the city. This place is a favorite because of Bake on the Run, which is the only Guyanese restaurant in all of the west coast. Features vegan and vegetarian food.