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Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
This photograph was taken looking down at a city from a higher elevation. The sky isn't completely dark, but tinted shades of pink and purple, with warm lights illuminating city buildings. A snowcapped mountain rises in the background.
Portland’s rose gardens may be resting during winter, but there’s still plenty of beauty to be found around the city. | Photo by @sishashin13
The holidays are here and if you’re hosting out-of-town guests, it’s time to step into the role of “official Portland tour guide.” We’ve got plenty of recommendations for you to build the perfect itinerary for your visitors and show your folks around like a total pro.

đŸ™ïž Sightseeing

Is it even a trip to Portland without seeing the Portland Japanese Garden? You can also take your visitors to Pittock Mansion for the perfect holiday family photo. And if there are any history buffs in the group, head to the Witch’s Castle and learn about its haunting past.

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Salt & Straw also offers ice cream for dogs.

Photo by @biscuitsbigworld

đŸ„˜ Eat and drink

If your guests need a caffeine pick-me-up, Happy Cup Coffee Company (the winner of our 2022 “best coffee shop in Portland” competition), Deadstock Coffee, and Oracle Coffee Co. are all offering a range of seasonal drinks. If you’re looking for a different kind of brew, Rose City is home to 70+ breweries with Hopworks Urban Brewery and Culmination Brewing being two local hot spots.

Get ready to get your grub on because we’ve got plenty of articles to help you navigate the local food scene. You can’t miss these Instagram-worthy restaurants that are a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Our personal picks include brunch at Hunnymilk and dinner at Bluefin Tuna & Sushi. Plus, satisfy your holiday sweet tooth at Salt & Straw.

🎳 Activities

If your visitors are ready for some outdoor fun, take a hike in Forest Park, one of the largest urban forests in the US. Also, don’t forget to make a stop at Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world.

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This lux designer cottage is within walking distance of Salt & Straw’s Division Street location.

Photo via VRBO

đŸ›ïž Stay

If your visitors aren’t planning to crash with you, here are some places they can stay:

Lux designer cottage | $215+
A modern one-bedroom cottage with heated bathroom floors and high ceilings, as well as proximity to award-winning restaurants and local boutiques.

Mid-century modern home | $201+
A dreamy urban oasis with a private patio, local artwork, and a full kitchen.

The fun doesn’t stop there
 Be sure to send your visitors the link to our events page in advance to get a feel for what they’ll want to see and do while in town.
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Monday, Nov. 28
  • Pittock Mansion Christmas | Monday, Nov. 28-Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Dr., Portland | $0-$15.50 | Ring in the holidays with this year’s “Music Makes the Season” exhibit, complete with festive, music-themed displays created by volunteer decorators.
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve | Monday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $49-$99 | The rock band will pump up Portland on its holiday tour featuring festive new releases and top hits.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
  • Bethany Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Bethany Village Centre, 4720 NW Bethany Blvd., Portland | Free | Celebrate the season with pictures with Santa, performances from Findley Elementary School and Westview High School students, 35+ local vendors, and sweets and treats from nearby small businesses.
  • National Geographic Live: When Women Ruled the World | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $35-$55 | Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world.
  • ZooLights | Tuesday, Nov. 29 + Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $65 | Stay in your warm car to take in the dazzling displays during these special drive-thru-only nights.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
  • Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland | $13.95-$19.95 | Andrew Robson, president of the Bonsai Society of Portland, leads a presentation on the ancient art of growing and training miniature trees in pots.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE HERE
The Grotto

Weather
  • 43Âș | Cloudy with occasional showers | 37% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 7:27 a.m.
  • Set: 4:29 p.m.
Cause
  • Whitney’s Giant Ass Cinnamon Roll Raffle is back. The fundraiser supporting Portland-based Oregon Food Bank raised $50,000+ in 2020. Raffle tickets are available through the end of December for residents of Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties; winners will be announced weekly. 💾
Open
  • A new coffee shop by restauranteur Angel Medina and the Republica and Company Hospitality Group is now open in Northwest Portland’s industrial district. Electrica serves Mexican coffee and Japanese tea inside the 100-year-old Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. building at 2181 NW Nicolai St. ☕ (KGW)
Eat
  • Salt & Straw is giving ice cream lovers an early present. The Portland-based company unwrapped five new holiday flavors: Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache, Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog, Gingerbread Cookie Dough, Peppermint Cocoa, and The Great Cookie Swap. Try them as scoops, pints, or milkshakes at a nearby scoop shop. 🍩
  • Nodoguro, a nationally celebrated Japanese restaurant known for its 25-course tasting menus that closed its original Southeast Portland location mid-pandemic, reopened this month in the Kerns neighborhood. Reservations are booked through December, so keep an eye on upcoming January openings and last-minute cancellations. 🍣 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Development
  • A state land use board has green-lighted a proposed 15-home subdivision in the Cedar Mill area. The Treekeepers of Washington County had asked that the development be halted, at least until Oregon affirmed the county’s planning rules met state fish and wildlife protection standards. (Beaverton Valley Times)
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Deal
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Sports
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cambrie.

Editor’s pick: If your holiday plans require driving along snowy roads this season, there are several things you can do to prepare for a safe trip — like looking at real-time conditions via hundreds of roadside cameras on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck website.
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