Day trips are usually myself and my teenager. All these stops are repeats for us.
Best Donuts ever. You can't tell they are vegan, plus they have fun savory ones. Plus donut ice cream sandwiches!
Doe Donuts
A maze of vintage finds! Great prices and something for everyone to look at. Its on Hawthorne Ave so is a great spot to hit while exploring, teenagers love this place!
House Of Vintage PDX (@houseofvintagepdx)
Peninsula Park is just as pretty as the Rose Garden, but more picnic and hang out friendly. There is a huge fountain that kids splash in, so many blooms to check out. Super relaxed.
Peninsula Park
Rows and rows of cool fish to check out!
The Wet Spot Tropical Fish
Best way to cool off in the summer!
ICE QUEEN
Fantastic home and vintage consignment shop.
URBANITE
The nostalgia of wandering through a movie rental place is enough to go here, but the best part is the huge amount of movie set pieces, props and costumes they have collected over the years. Cool stop for all ages!
Movie Madness
Tourist spot? Yes. But if you love books who cares? I could spend hours in here just looking at cookbooks alone. Also one of my favorite people watching spots, especially if you get a window seat to Burnside in the Cafe. I find Powell's to be extra f...
Powell's City of Books
Collage is my favorite art and craft store in Portland! So many pretty things to look at! A happy space for my ADHD brain. You never have too many art things.
collage
This is one of the largest and dreamiest nurseries in Portland. I love walking around planning garden updates. They also have a very popular café that I still need to try but have only heard great things. Weekdays are best as weekends can be packed a...
