Travel & Explore
Where to Stay
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The Woodlark Hotel
813 SW ALDER ST
Downtown Portland, 20 minutes from venue.
Great option for those who would like to be in the heart of the city, while still being relatively close to the venue. If you use the link below to book with our block of rooms, it will waive the destination fee.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
9000 SW WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
In Tigard, OR, four minutes from venue.
Wonderful choice for those who would like to find the closest option to the venue.
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Other Stays
SW, NW, & SE PORTLAND
There are several Airbnbs and other local rentals near the venue. If you want to stay near the venue, we recommend searching for rentals in SW and NW Portland. If you are looking for a chance to explore Portland for the full weekend, we recommend stays on the East side - our favorites are the Kerns, Buckman, and Richmond neighborhoods.
Things to do in Portland
Garden
Portland Japanese Garden is gorgeous in the fall. Check out the Japanese maple tree, then be sure to stop by the Umami Cafe for a warm cup of tea!
Museum
This is one of our favorite spots in downtown Portland! Take a tour through the galleries, then grab a matcha and a snack at the Behind the Museum Cafe.
Parks
Each of these parks are special to us for different reasons. Looking for a classic PNW hike? Check out Forest Park. Looking to have a lunch picnic somewhere? Check out Mt. Tabor or Laurelhurst. Have fun exploring the gorgeous fall colors!
Things to explore around Portland
Coast
The North Coast (Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, and more)
The Oregon coast is such a special place! If you are planning to stick around the area for a while, we highly recommend a quick trip over to the North Coast. You won’t regret it.
Forest
The Gorge is one of the iconic natural landscapes in Oregon. Explore the eateries and breweries in Hood River, take a hike up to the top of Multnomah Falls, or simply go for a scenic drive up to the Vista House.
Wine
Willamette Valley Wineries
There is no shortage of fantastic wine in the Willamette Valley region. One of our favorites is Elk Cove, both because it is delicious and because we had a chance to visit this winery with Beth when she visited in October of 2022. Perfect for a day trip the day after the wedding.
Dining
If there’s one thing to know about us, it’s that we LOVE the local food scene! Check out some of our favorite local eateries.
Breakfast
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The Pie Spot
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
Try the breakfast sandwich!
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Bar West (Weekend Brunch)
NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD
One of the first restaurants we fell in love with in Portland
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Café Olli
KING NEIGHBORHOOD
Making simple food from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
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Navarre
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
European small plate breakfast.
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Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
NOB HILL, KERNS, & SELLWOOD NEIGHBORHOODS
Our favorite bagel spot in town!
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Little Griddle
HAWTHRONE & BEAUMONT NEIGHBORHOODS
Classic diner breakfast.
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Any Bröder Restaurant
BEAVERTON, RICHMOND, & MISSISSIPPI NEIGHBORHOODS
Stays on the wedding theme!
Lunch
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Montelupo Focacceria
SELLWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
Focaccia with various pizza style servings.
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Sebastiano's
SELLWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
Wonderful italian sandwiches with focaccia bread!
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Baker's Mark
CENTRAL EASTSIDE & PEARL NEIGHBORHOODS
Fresh baked, delicious, sandwiches.
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Hat Yai
CENTRAL EASTSIDE & KILLINGSWORTH NEIGHBORHOODS
Thai fried chicken and curries.
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Laurelhurst Market
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
Butcher shop, steakhouse, & lunch sandwich spot.
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Food carts!
ALL NEIGHBORHOODS
Check out Hinterland, Pod 28, Hawthorne Asylum, and SO many more.
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MidCity Smash Burger
KERNS, BEAVERTON, & MISSISSIPPI NEIGHBORHOODS
Our favorite smash burgers and chicken nuggets in town!
Dinner
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Ken's Pizza
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
There will be a long wait, but we promise, it will be worth it.
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Montelupo Pastaria
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
Classic Italian pastas & wine in a compact space, plus outdoor seating.
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Eem
N WILLIAMS NEIGHBORHOODS
Delicious Thai food with Texas bbq meat. Also worth the wait.
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Luce
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
Petite, low-key Italian restaurant.
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Nostrana
BUCKMAN NEIGHBORHOOD
Seasonally influenced Italian dishes.
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Someday
RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD
Mostly a bar, but yummy small plates too.
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Scotch Lodge
CENTRAL EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD
Scotch focused bar with great food as well.
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Tusk
KERNS NEIGHBORHOOD
Middle Eastern fare plus craft cocktails.
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Shalom Y'all
CENTRAL EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD
Mediterranean street food, plus Turkish coffee and cocktails.
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Tulip Shop Tavern
KILLINGSWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD
Great smash burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails.
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Cubo
HAWTHORNE & MISSISSIPPI NEIGHBORHOODS
Cuban homestyle fare plus cocktails with a patio.
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Taqueria los Puñales
BELMONT NEIGHBORHOOD
Our favorite tacos in town!
