Sara’s guidebook
Nearby fun and essentials
Here's a guide to some of the gems around our house! Kenton and St. Johns are the nearest commercial hubs with cute shops, places to eat, etc. "Essentials" points to the grocery and pharmacy options nearby.
ESSENTIALS
Note - most essentials available off of Lombard ave - the main traffic artery in this neck of the woods.
Groceries close to our house:
Fred Meyer (option 1) 7404 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217 (towards I-5)
Fred Meyer (option 2) 6850 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 (towards St. Johns and past New Seasons)
New Seasons 6300 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
The deal: Fred Meyers (“freddies”) for the working class experience; New Seasons for the luxury grocery treatment.
Pharmacies
2829 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217
Fun fact: you can buy cigarettes there too!
Bike Rental
http://www.pdxbikerentals.com/bicycle-rentals-portland#bike-rentals-portland
RIGHT AROUND OUR HOUSE _ THINGS TO DO
Wander around Columbia park, go for a swim in the indoor pool, play at the playground, walk up to Willamette Boulevard and take in the view of the city on a clear day.
Walk, bike or bus to Kenton or St. Johns
Kenton
About 1.2 from our house - a nice walk or short bus ride on #4. Great little main street with a number of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Our go to neighborhood restaurant/bar is Swift & Union - they have a great happy hour burger and fish & chips. Family friendly while still civilized. Other highlights include Derby (brunch & lunch), Po'shines (lunch/dinner) and Posie's coffee shop. Heavenly doughnuts is another local gem!
St. Johns neighborhood: Old time americana main street feel - Wander around the main street (start near Tienda Santa Cruz - and try a few tacos while you’re there), then head over to Cathedral Park and take in the view. We love eating breakfast and lunch at Paiku, lunch or dinner at Mama San Soul Shack, grabbing a coffee at Two Stroke, try a few pints at Stormbreaker brewery. Grab a beer and a show at the Fixin' to.
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/attractions/shopping/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-st-johns/
https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-st-johns-ice-cream-vegan-soul-tacos-burritos
SLIGHTLY FURTHER AFIELD
Cross St. John’s bridge, turn left on Germantown road and drive up to Forest Park - miles upon miles of hiking / trails to run on. (15 min drive)
Cross St. John’s bridge and head to Sauvie’s island; berry picking in the summer, pumpkin patches in the fall, hiking and beaches year round
North Portland
ESSENTIALS
Note - most essentials available off of Lombard ave - the main traffic artery in this neck of the woods.
Groceries close to our house:
Fred Meyer (option 1) 7404 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217 (towards I-5)
Fred Meyer (option 2) 6850 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 (towards St. Johns and past New Seasons)
New Seasons 6300 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
The deal: Fred Meyers (“freddies”) for the working class experience; New Seasons for the luxury grocery treatment.
Pharmacies
2829 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217
Fun fact: you can buy cigarettes there too!
Bike Rental
http://www.pdxbikerentals.com/bicycle-rentals-portland#bike-rentals-portland
RIGHT AROUND OUR HOUSE _ THINGS TO DO
Wander around Columbia park, go for a swim in the indoor pool, play at the playground, walk up to Willamette Boulevard and take in the view of the city on a clear day.
Walk, bike or bus to Kenton or St. Johns
Kenton
About 1.2 from our house - a nice walk or short bus ride on #4. Great little main street with a number of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Our go to neighborhood restaurant/bar is Swift & Union - they have a great happy hour burger and fish & chips. Family friendly while still civilized. Other highlights include Derby (brunch & lunch), Po'shines (lunch/dinner) and Posie's coffee shop. Heavenly doughnuts is another local gem!
St. Johns neighborhood: Old time americana main street feel - Wander around the main street (start near Tienda Santa Cruz - and try a few tacos while you’re there), then head over to Cathedral Park and take in the view. We love eating breakfast and lunch at Paiku, lunch or dinner at Mama San Soul Shack, grabbing a coffee at Two Stroke, try a few pints at Stormbreaker brewery. Grab a beer and a show at the Fixin' to.
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/attractions/shopping/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-st-johns/
https://pdx.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-st-johns-ice-cream-vegan-soul-tacos-burritos
SLIGHTLY FURTHER AFIELD
Cross St. John’s bridge, turn left on Germantown road and drive up to Forest Park - miles upon miles of hiking / trails to run on. (15 min drive)
Cross St. John’s bridge and head to Sauvie’s island; berry picking in the summer, pumpkin patches in the fall, hiking and beaches year round
Saint Johns
Kenton
Food scene
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveGreat happy hour, brunch and dinner.
Derby
8220 N Denver AveBreakfast or lunch.
Paiku
7425 N Leavitt AveGreat for breakfast or lunch.
Sightseeing
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard StClassic neighborhood bar