Portland, Oregon

• Umbrella, rain boots and jacket if you are traveling outside of the summer season
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Stroller for wandering around town

Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco in Portland

Lodging

• Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco- review

• Max Light rail: a great public transportation option that can take you from downtown Portland  to the airport, Washington Park, and some of the fun neighborhoods around town.
• Vehicle- A car is almost a must if you want to explore outside of the city. Definitely budget in a rental car if possible.

Food

• Food carts- breakfast, lunch or dinner, at Portland Oregon’s renown food carts you can find something to please the whole family.
• Breakfast and Coffee: 
  • Helen Bernhard Bakery, 1717 NE Broadway. Pick up an apple turnover. Your welcome.
  • Ristretto Roasters, 3808 N. Williams Avenue. While you wait for brunch at Tasty & Sons grab a cup at the neighborhood roasters. I love that you can buy one donut hole here to satisfy your sweet craving, but not kill your appetite.
  • Tasty & Sons, 3808 N. Williams Avenue, Suite C. Put your name on the list for brunch and then wander around the neighborhood, check out the shops, and let your kids run wild; this wait will last a while. Food combos make the wait worth it though. Bacon wrapped dates, fresh biscuits with honey butter, and Auntie Paula’s french toast were just a few of my favs.
• Lunch and/or Dinner
  • Deschutes Brewery Public House, 210 NW 11th Avenue. This past the kid and parent test. Try the beer sampler and anyone of the items on their starter and entrée menus. Our favorites were the French Onion Soup, Butter Leaf Salad, Grilled Washington Pear and Goat Cheese Flatbread, and Elk Burger. Don’t make the same mistake we did; save room for dessert!
  • Kenny and Zuke’s Delicatessen, 1038 SW Stark Street. The perfect stop for a bit of breakfast or a filling lunch before tackling the endless shelves at Powell’s Books.
  • Little Bird Bistro, 219 SW 6th Avenue. Make a reservation ASAP for this Portland hotspot. The burger wasn’t as great as everyone claims, but there were enough other delicious treats to make up for it.
  • Brasserie Montmartre, 626 SW Park Avenue. Get the burger. Really. Get it. A fabulous spot for a late night happy hour with the girls, or an early dinner with your family.
• Snacks
  • Salt & Straw, 2035 NE Alberta Street. Very unique flavors grace the boards of this sweet and savory ice cream spot.

• Other blogger recommendations
  • VooDoo Donuts with Travel Yourself
  • Guide to Portland food carts with kids with Pit Stops For Kids

• Oregon Zoo
• Portland Japanese Garden
• Saturday Market
• Lan Su Chinese Garden
• International Rose Test Garden
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
• Portland Art Museum
• Powell’s Books
• Check out Red Tricycle Portland for more family friendly fun happening each week.

Portland Saturday Market

Side trips outside of Portland

• Mount Hood
• Mount Saint Helens
• Columbia River Gorge
• Multnomah Falls

• Portland Rose Festival 
• Feast Portland- the city’s own major food fest

Oregon Zoo in Portland

Posts to Inspire You

• Oregon Road Trip: Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden is Dressed to Impress
• Load Up on Local Art at the Portland Saturday Market
• Oregon Road Trip: Quick Stop at the Oregon Zoo in Portland
• Oregon Road Trip: Portland’s International Rose Test Garden Passes with Flying Colors
• Oregon Road Trip: Lost our Zeal at the Portland Japanese Garden
• Oregon Road Trip: The Skinny on Portland Food Carts

Other Blogger Recommendations

• Kids in the City via Pit Stops for Kids
• Things to do in Portland and Willamette Jetboat Tours via The Vacation Gals
• Portland, Oregon with Kids via Delicious Baby
• Portland via Mommy Travels
• Portland in a Day: 12 hours of fun via Cascadia Kids