Portland, OR

The Maps

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Map Legend

• Blue line - Bike Lane.

  Specific bike routes with particularly good views, attractions, history, etc. This includes rails to trails, famous park trails, and more.

  Red line - Bike Friendly Route.

  Bike tour route with no particular standoutishness. Just for getting from A to B. Efforts will be made to make it bike friendly.

  Flag - Rental Location.

  Suggested starting location if bike rental is needed.

  Red pinpoint - Drink!

  Drinking establishment; bars, breweries, distilleries, etc; might have food but the main goal here is drink.

  Light Blue pinpoint - Eat!

  Eating (restaurant, food truck, etc); might have drink, but nothing special, these places are for the food.

  Green pinpoint - Eat and Drink!

  Great eating and drinking! Fill up and sip up at these establishments!

  Purple pinpoint - Future stop.

  Future stop on the tour; this establishment is not open yet.

The Destinations

Drinking

Bridgeport Brewing Company - 1318 NW Northrup St.

Opening for operation in 1984 as the Columbia River Brewing, Bridgeport makes the claim to be Oregon’s oldest craft brewery. They can certainly be attributed with bringing about the craft beer revolution in Portland. They are still located in the old rope factory they started in, although they have expanded far beyond the original space they rented. Enjoy one of their year round or seasonal beers and if you are there on Saturday, consider taking a tour.

Widmer Brothers Brewing Company - 929 N Russell St.

The Widmer brothers started their brewery in 1985 not far from Bridgeport in the future Pearl District. Now on the other side of the Willamette, they have a pub and restaurant along with their modern brewery. Try one of their many beers, including their hefeweizen which is credited with introducing the style to the United States, and if you are there on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday consider taking a brewery tour (it concludes with free samples!).

Coalition Brewing - 2724 SE Ankeny Ave.

While Bridgeport and Widmer represent the history of the modern brewery movement in Portland, Coalition is among the more recent to enter the fray. This 10 barrel brewery offers up some finely crafted beers but they take it to the next level with their Coalator Program. Through this program they regularly feature beers from home brewers in the community.

World Cup Coffee - 1740 NW Glisan St.

Choosing a place for coffee can be as difficult as choosing a brewery in Portland, but World Cup is a worthy choice. With over two decades under their belts and the coffee being roasted right in the back of this small little coffee shop in Portland’s Alphabet District you will be sure to have all your coffee or tea desires met.

Eating

Voodoo Doughnut - 22 SW 3rd Ave.

Ah the illustrious Voodoo Doughnut. They offer doughnut concoctions that range from the delectable to odd to downright funky. Open 24/7, this is the original location and has a little grit that fits in well with the Portland Old Town surroundings. Picnics tables are right next outside to enjoy whatever doughnut you choose; be it topped with chocolate or bacon. Be aware the line can get long, so if you see it trailing out the door and don’t want to wait you can always try again later.

Food Carts - Hawthorne and SE 12th Ave.

Portland reveals in their variety and sheer number of food carts. As a result, making a decision can be hard. This little gathering of food carts in Hawthorne offers some great variety without being overwhelming and a convenient picnic area so that you can enjoy your selection. The carts here include PBJ’s Griller Cartopia, Bubba Bernie’s, El Brasero, Pyro Pizza, and more. Get more info on Portland food carts and a map of their location at foodcartsportland.com.

Eating and Drinking

A Roadside Attraction - 1000 SE 12th Ave.

Filled with all types of odds and ends that one might expect to find on a roadtrip across the USA, this neighborhood bar offers various spots to sit down with your beer and choice of bar food. Or if you’d like to sit outside, they have a nice large patio complete with roof, tables, and fire pit making it ideal for all types of weather. Note that they are cash only.

Goose Hollow Inn - 1927 SW Jefferson St.

Pub history, cozy atmosphere, and a killer reuben (among other great food) are what make this place a great place to sit back with a beer. Opened in 1967 by future mayor of Portland, Bud Clark, it has been going strong since. A fun fact, the pub is credited with reviving the Goose Hollow name for the surrounding neighborhood.

Biking

Hawthorne Bridge

With one of Portland’s many nicknames being Bridgetown, you should not be surprised to find yourself crossing one of the many bridge. This truss bridge is the oldest vertical-lift bridge still operating in the United States and is the busiest bicycle and transit bridge in Oregon. As you ride across the bridge, don’t hesitate to pull over and take in the views of city and river.

Waterfront Park Trail and Saturday Market

This trail will take you along the waterfront park with Willamette River on one side and downtown on the other. The park was created by tearing up Harbor Drive, which had been separating the citizens of Portland from their river. By the Burnside Bridge you will find Saturday Market, an open air craft market celebrating over 40 years, from March through December (it is also open on Sundays).

Broadway Bridge

Another of Portland’s historic bridges, this is a bascule bridge completed in 1913 that in addition to regular traffic, now also carries the Portland Streetcar across the Willamette.

South Park Blocks and Director Park

The South Park Blocks run for twelve blocks and feature a different piece of art on each block. The park also forms the Portland Cultural District, as you will notice museums, concert halls, etc along the park. A block later is Director Park, a much more recent addition to the Portland park system. Converted from a surface parking lot, this paved granite park has a cafe amongst various pieces of public art.