Best of Lake Oswego, OR
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About Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego sits about 7 miles south of Portland and is a suburb that grew around the historic city center. The town was founded in 1847 and incorporated as Oswego in 1910, once serving as Oregon’s brief iron‑industry hub. It now surrounds the 405-acre Oswego Lake, a fact many visitors overlook.
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Portland Puppet Museum
The Portland Puppet Museum, founded and curated by Steven Overton, is located in the Sellwood‑Moreland neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It opened in 2012 and has been described as one of the city’s most unconventional museums.
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Best Restaurants in Lake Oswego
51 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Canby Asparagus Farm Casa de Tamales
Canby Asparagus Farm Casa de Tamales is a Mexican restaurant located in the Waverly Heights neighborhood.
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Cha! Cha! Cha!
Cha! Cha! Cha! is a Mexican restaurant located in the Island Station area.
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Happy Fortune
Happy Fortune is a Chinese restaurant located in the West Portland Park neighborhood.
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Harney Street Cafe
Harney Street Cafe offers regional cuisine in the neighborhood of Sellwood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lake Oswego
16 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Sellwood neighborhood, offering a relaxed environment for coffee lovers.
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Cafe Cinco Siete PDX
Cafe Cinco Siete PDX is a coffee shop located in the Sellwood neighborhood.
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Portal Tea Company
Portal Tea Company is a café located in Sellwood that specializes in tea.
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Roseline Coffee
Roseline Coffee is a local café in the Lake Grove neighborhood that serves as a cozy spot for coffee lovers. The shop offers a variety of brewed options and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a quiet break.
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Coffee Plus
Coffee Plus is a café located in the Cook neighborhood, offering a variety of coffee drinks and light fare.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lake Oswego
17 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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FlyBoy Brewery and Pub
FlyBoy Brewery and Pub is a bar located in the Lake Forest neighborhood. It offers a selection of beers for patrons to enjoy.
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Moreland Ale House
Moreland Ale House is a bar located in the Sellwood neighborhood.
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Pine Shed Ribs Bar
Pine Shed Ribs Bar offers a barbecue experience in the Cook neighborhood, featuring ribs as its main focus.
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Sellwood Public House
Sellwood Public House is a bar located in the Sellwood neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Lake Oswego
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Portland Puppet Museum
The Portland Puppet Museum, founded and curated by Steven Overton, is located in the Sellwood‑Moreland neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It opened in 2012 and has been described as one of the city’s most unconventional museums.
Best Shops in Lake Oswego
13 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Glow Gifts
Glow Gifts is a shop located at 17777 Pilkington Road that offers a variety of gifts.
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Spoke & Word Books
Spoke & Word Books is a shop located at 10863 Southeast Main Street.
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TASI Jewelry & Gifts
TASI Jewelry & Gifts offers a selection of fine jewelry and gift items at 7919 Southeast 13th Avenue.
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Things from Another World
Things from Another World is a shop located at 10977 Southeast Main Street.
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Wallace Books
Wallace Books is a shop located at 7241 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue.
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Made in Milwaukie
Made in Milwaukie offers a variety of locally sourced products and crafts for visitors to the area.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lake Oswego
23 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Cook's Butte Park
Cook's Butte Park is a public park providing green space for visitors.
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Eastmoreland Playground
Eastmoreland Playground is a public park that offers recreational space for visitors.
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Greentree Park
Greentree Park offers a peaceful green space for visitors to relax and enjoy nature.
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Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close is a 13‑acre hillside estate garden located in Dunthorpe, Oregon, just south of Portland. The gardens were started by Peter Kerr in 1916 and are open to visitors Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Hideaway Park
Hideaway Park offers a tranquil green space for relaxation and outdoor activities.
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