Multnomah Whiskey Library

Address: 1122 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

Situated in the heart of downtown, Multnomah Whiskey Library has a head-spinning inventory of spirits, with rare bottles that would make Raymond Chandler’s knees weak. Sit and sip from a Lagavulin neat or a cocktail, and watch as the expert bartenders slide along the floor-to-ceiling shelves on ladders, plucking up glinting bottles like treasure.

Green Room

Address: 1122 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

Located beneath the Multnomah Whiskey Library, The Green Room provides the same impeccable experience, delivered in a bright and relaxed atmosphere.

Fortune

Address: 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Located in the lobby of Sentinel, DJs spin dance tunes at this snug club with sleek decor serving up craft cocktails and plant-based fare.

Angel Face

Address: 14 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

When you walk up to the large, oval bar inside the charmingly floral Angel Face, you won’t see a drink menu. Instead, the bartender might ask you how you’re feeling today, or what sort of things bring you joy. They will ask you what your favorite flavors are, your favorite types of liquor. And then you will be presented with a cocktail tailor made for you by your expert mixologist, and it — of course — will be perfect.

Deadshot

Address: 2133 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

With some of the most uniquely delicious craft cocktails we’ve ever tasted, Deadshot is a must-visit if you’re imbibing on the east side. The Who is Jack Nance? Cocktail contains whiskey, sesame and mustard, and is fantastic, and the Double Feature has smoked cola and popcorn. Sophisticated palates must not miss out.

Driftwood Room

Address: 729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Swanky retro cocktail lounge in the Hotel deLuxe serving champagne cocktails & actor-named martinis.

Domaine Serene Wine Lounge

Address: 1038 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

Popular, polished lounge at Sentinel Hotel with flights from Oregon wineries & elevated light fare.

10th Ave. Liquor Store

Address: 925 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Market offering liquor & craft beer, specializing in scotch, whiskey & locally made spirits.

Abbey Creek: The Crick PDX

Address: 912 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205

This downtown Portland tasting room is anything but your typical tasting room. Hip hop bumpin' all while maintaining a relaxed vibe.

Freeland

Address: 2671 NW Vaughn Street, Portland, OR 97209

Freeland Free Spirits is a locally run, women-owned and -run distillery — one of very few women-owned and -run distilleries in the world. With gorgeous jewel-toned bottles of gin and bourbon, and cans of lovingly formulated cocktails created with locally sourced herbs and ingredients, any spirits connoisseur needs a Freeland creation in their suitcase.

Pilot House Distilling

Address: 4214 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217

Pilot House Distilling is a craft distillery situated in the heart of historic downtown Astoria, Oregon. Offering an extensive range of spirits that include unique whiskies, gins, freshly infused vodkas, agave spirits, and absinthe, as well as a variety of canned cocktails.

Martin Ryan Distilling Company

Address: 2304 NW Savier St, Portland, OR 97210

Unlike most distilleries in Portland, Martin Ryan specializes exclusively in gin. The Slabtown tasting room is open every day.

Stumptown

Address: 1026 SW Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR 97205

Located in the lobby of the Ace Hotel in downtown Portland. Relax with friends in overstuffed couches in the lobby or take your coffee to-go. With Powell’s Books and tons of great restaurants and shops nearby, it’s the perfect starting spot to explore Portland.

Never Coffee

Address: 537 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Hip hangout with an understated vibe specializing in creatively flavored lattes.

Case Study Coffee Roasters

Address: 802 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

With beans roasted in house, Case Study offers a "no-frills" approach for a classic cup of joe. At any of their local cafes, enjoy drip and espresso blends from seasonal and single-origin coffees.

Cathedral Park

Address: N Edison Street and N Pittsburg Avenue, Portland, OR 97203

In North Portland, nestled under the Instagram-worthy St. Johns Bridge, you’ll find Cathedral Park. Named for the Gothic bridge supports that create the soaring cathedral-like arches, and situated on a Willamette River beach and across from the tree-lined hills of Forest Park, it’s arguably the most serene of all of Portland’s parks. Bring a picnic and sit on the grass, take a walk along the path, or catch the family-friendly Cathedral Park Jazz Festival every July.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Address: 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

Easily accessible to downtown, Tom McCall Waterfront Park runs adjacent to the Willamette River and is often bustling with joggers, cyclists, picnickers, and others who want to enjoy the fresh air and the water. You definitely do not want to miss it in the spring, when the park’s numerous cherry trees absolutely explode with blossoms — it’s a sight to behold.

Hoyt Arboretum

Address: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221

With twelve miles of both relaxing and challenging hiking trails winding through 189 acres, Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum provides access to a globally diverse landscape, from stands of stately redwoods to groves of flowering dogwoods and cherries, exhibiting many rare and threatened species along the way.

International Rose Test Garden

Address: 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Located in Washington Park, the International Rose Test Garden is home to over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. Visit between April and October to see the blooms, with the peak happening around June. Take a peaceful and fragrant stroll through the rows and forget your cares, enjoy the unbeatable skyline view, or snap some amazing floral selfies.

Forest Park

At 5,200 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban park in the country, and is a gorgeous, forested oasis alongside the city. Forest Park’s extensive system of trails, fire lanes and gravel roads provide excellent accessible opportunities for hiking, walking, running, and simply escaping the urban atmosphere. You’ll be amazed at the lush canopy of deep forest and ferns, wildlife and birdsong, just minutes from downtown.

Laurelhurst Park

Address: SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214

Laurelhurst Park is a peaceful, wooded, 26.81-acre city park in Southeast Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood. A paved walk runs around the perimeter of the park, perfect for walkers and joggers, and a large, grassy expanse is ideal for picnics and kids. Arguably the park’s most popular feature is the duck pond, with a resident cast of ducks, geese, fish and turtles.

Washington Park

Address: 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221

Washington Park is an urban park that includes the Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Children’s Museum, Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, amphitheater, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of tranquil wild forest with miles of trails for hiking. It’s easily accessible via either car or Max from downtown.

Cycle Portland

Address: 117 NW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97204

A full-service bike shop that also offers rentals, repairs, and awesome themed tours of the city, Cycle Portland is a must if you’re inclined to push the pedals in PDX. Show up hungry and take the Foodie Field Trip tour, which spans 7-8 miles and hits a number of local hotspots, or rent a set of wheels and set out on your own path — they have everything from easy-going e-bikes to uber-hip single speeds.

BurnCycle

Address: 910 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

BurnCycle is a local fitness favorite — a signature 45-minute indoor cycling workout that incorporates drills to target your entire body. They’re all about community and positivity, so show up for this low-impact, high-intensity workout with a smile on your face, and you’ll be met with endless words of encouragement, and you’ll leave feeling like a million bucks — body and soul.

Ground Kontrol

Address: 115 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Welcome to the West Coast’s premier retro arcade, with two stories of classic video games, pinball machines, a full bar, yummy eats, and live music. Play Atari and Nintendo Classic games from your youth while you snack on Frito pie and sip Montucky Cold Snacks. And if you’re lucky, you may even get to take part in a pinball tournament with some serious paddle pros.

Halo Shoes

Address: Located in Sentinel at the corner of SW Alder & SW 11th

Halo Shoes offers luxury products typically from small companies and designers with limited distribution. any of the brands have a multi-generational tradition of making beautiful shoes and clothing with a high level of "hand". Stylistically ranging from classic to unconventional, edgy to demure.

Music Millenium

Address: 3158 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Founded in 1969 and the oldest record store in the Pacific Northwest, Music Millennium specializes in mostly underground music and homegrown Portland talents. Aside from hard-to-find vinyl and the latest new releases, you can also catch in-store performances at the shop from time to time.

Portland Gear

Address: 627 SW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Originally stemming from a Portland-pride Instagram page, Portland Gear grew from the founder’s desire to wear his pride for his city on his sleeve. The logo, featuring a “P” with the outline of the state of Oregon, has since become synonymous with hometown pride in the City of Roses. Their store sells T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and accessories with trendy, Portland-centric designs you won’t find in any tourist shop.

Bridge & Burn

Address: 1029 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205

Bridge & Burn’s clothing is inspired by Portland and the Pacific Northwest, with deep, earthy colors you might find on a hike through the Columbia River Gorge. The appealing, utilitarian designs are well made in small runs, and the flagship downtown Portland store offers a selection of local brands of the same stripe, such as Pendleton Woolen Mills and Kiriko.

Frances May

Address: 1136 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

Modern boutique with independent-designer tops, pants, knits, shoes & accessories for men & women.

Steven Smith Teamaker

Address: 110 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97214

If you’ve tried Steven Smith Teamaker teas at Provenance Hotels and loved the uniquely marvelous blends like Meadow and Portland Breakfast, you definitely need to visit the Smith Headquarters Southeast Portland Tasting Room. Take a factory tour, where you’ll learn all about sourcing, blending and producing their divine-smelling teas and tisanes, then take your newfound tea knowledge and enjoy a tea flight or a fancy tea mocktail.

Tender Loving Empire

Address: 412 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

A local record label that’s also a local handmade goods shop — how very Portland! We dare you to walk into the boutique without uttering the word “cute” at least once; full of handmade jewelry, baby items and stuffies adorned with cheerful faces, intricately illustrated prints, apparel, candles and other housewares — we also dare you to leave without buying anything.

Drexler's

Address: 712 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Shoe store in Portland, OR specializing in exclusive sneakers.