Best of North Portland, OR
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in North Portland, OR — mapped and organized by category.
About North Portland
North Portland is a distinct area within the city of Portland, Oregon. It lies north of downtown and is part of the city's broader urban landscape. The neighborhood is one of the six sextants of Portland, Oregon.
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Signal Station Pizza
Signal Station Pizza is a pizza restaurant located at 8302 North Lombard Street. The building was originally the St. Johns Signal Tower Gas Station, built and opened in 1939. It has been converted from a gas station to a restaurant after its closure as a fuel stop in 1984.
The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Best Hotels in North Portland
22 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront is a hotel located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites is a hotel located in the Arnada neighborhood.
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Country Inn & Suites
Country Inn & Suites is a hotel located in the Faloma neighborhood.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
The Fairfield Inn & Suites on Hayden Island offers comfortable lodging for travelers.
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Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront
Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront is a hotel located on Hayden Island.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a hotel located in the Hayden Island neighborhood.
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Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown – Portland Area
Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown – Portland Area offers contemporary rooms in the Esther Short neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in North Portland
109 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Amaro’s Table
Amaro’s Table is an American restaurant located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Casa Zoraya
Casa Zoraya is a peruvian restaurant located in the Piedmont neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in North Portland
47 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Black Rock
Black Rock serves a variety of coffee drinks in the Piedmont neighborhood.
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Cafe Eleven
Cafe Eleven is a local café serving coffee in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
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Compass Coffee Roasting
Compass Coffee Roasting is a coffee shop located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Futura Coffee Roasters
Futura Coffee Roasters is a café located in Arbor Lodge that serves coffee.
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Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab
Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab is a café located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar
Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar is a café located in the Lincoln neighborhood.
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Madrona Hill Café
Madrona Hill Café is a coffee shop located in Arbor Lodge. It offers a relaxed setting for coffee lovers.
Best Bars & Nightlife in North Portland
60 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Barlow Tavern
Barlow Tavern in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks and casual dining.
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Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
Blind Onion Pizza & Pub is a bar that serves pizza in Hudson's Bay.
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Double Mountain Overlook Taproom
Double Mountain Overlook Taproom is a bar located in the Overlook neighborhood.
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High Water Mark Lounge and Cafe
High Water Mark Lounge and Cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks and light fare in Woodlawn.
Best Things to Do in North Portland
13 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Aqua Gallery
Aqua Gallery is an attraction located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Clark County Historical Museum
The Clark County Historical Museum is housed in a 1909 Carnegie library in Arnada.
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Corridor Gallery
Corridor Gallery is an attraction located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
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Pearson Air Museum
Pearson Air Museum is located in Hudson's Bay and showcases aviation history tied to Pearson Field and Vancouver Barracks. Visitors can explore artifacts from the National Park Service collections and local donors.
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The Belmont Goats
The Belmont Goats is an attraction located in the University Park neighborhood.
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Pearson Field Education Center
Pearson Field Education Center is an attraction located in Hudson's Bay.
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Bridge Viewpoint
The Bridge Viewpoint offers a scenic overlook of the surrounding landscape in Whitwood Court.
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Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver Barracks is an attraction located in the Esther Short neighborhood of Vancouver.
Best Shops in North Portland
29 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Coast Guard Exchange
The Coast Guard Exchange is a shop situated in the University Park neighborhood.
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Duluth Trading Co
Duluth Trading Co is a retail store located in the Hayden Island neighborhood.
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Gather Resale
Gather Resale is a shop located in the Saint Johns neighborhood that offers a variety of secondhand items for sale.
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Most Everything Vintage
Most Everything Vintage is a shop located in the Esther Short neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in North Portland
80 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Farragut Park
Farragut Park is a public park located in the Piedmont neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
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Arbor Lodge Park
Arbor Lodge Park provides a green space in north Portland's Arbor Lodge neighborhood.
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Chimney Park
Chimney Park is a green space located in the Saint Johns neighborhood.
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Columbia Children's Arboretum
Columbia Children's Arboretum is a park located in East Columbia.
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Delta Park
Located in Faloma, Delta Park offers a spacious setting for outdoor activities. The park is divided into East and West sections, with the Owens Sports Complex drawing regional teams.
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Fruit Valley Park
Fruit Valley Park is a local green space located in the Carter Park neighborhood.
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Gammans Park
Gammans Park offers a spacious green space for outdoor activities in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood. The park features walking paths and open lawns suitable for picnics or casual strolls.
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George Park
George Park is a 2.03‑acre public park in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. It was acquired in 1971 and named after Melvin Clark George.
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Kelley Point Park
Kelley Point Park is a city park located in Fruit Valley, north Portland. It sits at the tip of the peninsula where the Columbia and Willamette Rivers meet.
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