Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Entertainment & Activities

This is our neighboorhood park for the kids. It has a playground, walking paths, trees to climb, picnic benches, and a skate park.
Holly Farm Park
10819 SW Capitol Hwy
This is our neighboorhood park for the kids. It has a playground, walking paths, trees to climb, picnic benches, and a skate park.

Essentials

This is our local branch of Multnomah County Library. They have computers for public use and free wifi access.
Multnomah County Library - Capitol Hill
10723 SW Capitol Hwy
This is our local branch of Multnomah County Library. They have computers for public use and free wifi access.
While a Winco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer are nearby, Barbur World Foods is local and offers a wide variety of ethnic foods.
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Barbur World Foods
9845 SW Barbur Blvd
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While a Winco, Safeway, and Fred Meyer are nearby, Barbur World Foods is local and offers a wide variety of ethnic foods.
Our closest hospital as well as a neat campus to explore, including Portland's Aerial Tram.
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Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
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Our closest hospital as well as a neat campus to explore, including Portland's Aerial Tram.
Who doesn't like visiting a Trader Joe's?
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St
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Who doesn't like visiting a Trader Joe's?
For the basics
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Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
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For the basics
For the basics
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Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
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For the basics
For the basics
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Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson St
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For the basics

Sightseeing

We love the unpaved trails that wind through this forested natural area in a loop. Access is at the end of SW Maricara St.
Maricara Natural Area
Southwest Trails 5
We love the unpaved trails that wind through this forested natural area in a loop. Access is at the end of SW Maricara St.
Marshall Park is another local natural area that we frequent often. Lots of trails for hiking and spaces to relax near Tryon Creek, which passes through the natural area.
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Marshall Park
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Marshall Park is another local natural area that we frequent often. Lots of trails for hiking and spaces to relax near Tryon Creek, which passes through the natural area.
A very large natural area with miles of hiking trails and nature exploring. Visit their website for more information:
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
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A very large natural area with miles of hiking trails and nature exploring. Visit their website for more information:
Nice park along the Willamette River, with chances to see birds like Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and Osprey. This park has a boat dock, and is the river access for local kayak and canoe companies.
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Willamette Park
6500 S Macadam Ave
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Nice park along the Willamette River, with chances to see birds like Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and Osprey. This park has a boat dock, and is the river access for local kayak and canoe companies.
This community college campus is just up the street from us.
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Portland Community College Sylvania
12000 SW 49th Ave
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This community college campus is just up the street from us.
This nearby college has a beautiful campus to walk around.
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Lewis and Clark College
615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
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This nearby college has a beautiful campus to walk around.

Everything Else

This middle school in our neighborhood has lots of space for walking, and a running track. Access via trail at end of SW 39th Ave.
Jackson Middle School
10625 SW 35th Ave
This middle school in our neighborhood has lots of space for walking, and a running track. Access via trail at end of SW 39th Ave.
Our local community center has an indoor pool and fitness center. Check their website for hours and fees.
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Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th Ave
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Our local community center has an indoor pool and fitness center. Check their website for hours and fees.

Food Scene

An essential for many folks!
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Starbucks
6080 S Macadam Ave
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An essential for many folks!
Since moving to Portland in 2010, Marco's has remained a favorite dining spot for any meal. Kid friendly.
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Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
7910 SW 35th Ave
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Since moving to Portland in 2010, Marco's has remained a favorite dining spot for any meal. Kid friendly.
A variety Mexican restaurant.
La Costita Barbur
7405 SW Barbur Blvd
A variety Mexican restaurant.
A fun - and always busy! - breakfast restaurant.
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The Original Pancake House
8601 SW 24th Ave
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A fun - and always busy! - breakfast restaurant.
This is our favorite place to order pizza if we want a greasy pie.
Pizza Caboose
11670 SW Pacific Hwy
This is our favorite place to order pizza if we want a greasy pie.
This is our favorite place to order pizza if we want more healthy, specialty pizzas.
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Bellagios Pizza
8112 SE 13th Ave
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This is our favorite place to order pizza if we want more healthy, specialty pizzas.
Burgerville is a local chain of restaurants with burgers, fries, and tasty shakes.
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Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Burgerville is a local chain of restaurants with burgers, fries, and tasty shakes.
Popular local bakery.
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Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont St
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Popular local bakery.
Neighborhood coffee shop, if Starbucks is not your thing.
Angelfire Coffee Roasters
11136 Southwest Capitol Highway
Neighborhood coffee shop, if Starbucks is not your thing.
Newish artisan pizza restaurant.
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Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol Hwy
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Newish artisan pizza restaurant.
Family-friendly but intimate dining choice.
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Oak & Olive Restaurant
6369 SW Capitol Hwy
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Family-friendly but intimate dining choice.
Brewery restaurant with good eats and great drinks.
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Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol Hwy
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Brewery restaurant with good eats and great drinks.
Healthy healthy healthy.
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Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol Hwy
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Healthy healthy healthy.

Shopping

In need of reading material while visiting? Annie Bloom's is our local book shop, with friendly and informative staff.
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Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol Hwy
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In need of reading material while visiting? Annie Bloom's is our local book shop, with friendly and informative staff.
Our local mall.
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Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square Rd
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Our local mall.

Arts & Culture

Our closest movie theater.
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Regal Tigard
11626 SW Pacific Hwy
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Our closest movie theater.