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Food scene
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
Northeast Cascades ParkwayDelicious Mexican food, freshly made.
Just blocks away is a grocery store to meet any dietary needs. They also have a small hot buffet, soups, salad bar, Wok/Ramen station, and deli style sandwiches. Options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveJust blocks away is a grocery store to meet any dietary needs. They also have a small hot buffet, soups, salad bar, Wok/Ramen station, and deli style sandwiches. Options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
No frills, but fantastic coffee. Also offers locally made pastries that are vegan, but taste so good you wouldn't know it.
No Wave Coffee
7510 N Portsmouth AveNo frills, but fantastic coffee. Also offers locally made pastries that are vegan, but taste so good you wouldn't know it.
Drunken Noodle
5907 N Lombard StDelish Thai food and just a few blocks from the AirBnB
Neighborhoods
Originally its own small town, since swallowed up by Portland. Maintains the small town feel with a downtown area, shops, restaurants, library, and grocery store. If you go to St. Johns, you should also check out Cathedral Park!
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Saint Johns
Originally its own small town, since swallowed up by Portland. Maintains the small town feel with a downtown area, shops, restaurants, library, and grocery store. If you go to St. Johns, you should also check out Cathedral Park!
Charming little main street with shops and restaurants. Nearby Max line and Kenton Park.
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Kenton
Charming little main street with shops and restaurants. Nearby Max line and Kenton Park.
Sightseeing
Park just a couple blocks away which has a play ground, water feature for children (summer only), and often has soccer leagues on the weekend.
Northgate Park
9415 N Geneva AvePark just a couple blocks away which has a play ground, water feature for children (summer only), and often has soccer leagues on the weekend.
Picturesque park on the river, a short walk from downtown St. Johns.
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Cathedral Park
Picturesque park on the river, a short walk from downtown St. Johns.
Park with soaring trees, a disc golf course, trails, and a play ground.
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Pier Park
10325 N Lombard StPark with soaring trees, a disc golf course, trails, and a play ground.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Bikes
There is a backpack in the utility room that has a key to the bike lock (you can take with you for locking up at your destination), helmets, tire pump, tools, and extra lights. These are older bikes, shared with the intention of getting you from neighborhood to neighborhood, not across the metro area. Let your host know if you need help getting them down from their home or returning them. Please be sure they are locked back up when you depart. If you will be using them throughout your stay, feel free to leave them locked to each other on the patio. Enjoy your ride!
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Public Transit
Trimet (https://trimet.org) is our regional public transportation system. To talk like a local, call the light rail 'Max'. Fare is $2.50 for 2.5 hours or $5 for all day and can be purchased easily using an app on your phone https://myhopcard.com/home/. There are multiple bus lines within an easy 1/2 mile walk of the AirBnB, or the nearest Max station is a relatively flat 2.5 miles.
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Seasonal Attire
Portland generally has 2 seasons: rainy and non-rainy. If your stay is October - May you will want to bring a raincoat and umbrella, if your stay is between June - September a light jacket or sweater should be fine. Keep an eye on weather reports before your trip as we do get the occasional day or two of rain in June or September. Infrequently we will get snow in the winter, typically just a couple of inches. Our snow is wet and heavy, so you will want sturdy footwear with treads if snow is forecasted.
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Exploring the City
If you are looking for something to do during your stay, check out travelportland.com. You can filter for your dates or interest to find a variety of activities to choose from.
Coutumes et culture
Greetings
While Portlanders may be shy about making initial eye contact, if you say hello or ask a question we are usually quick to respond and offer help if you are in need. Otherwise, this metro area is home to people from all walks of life with a variety of cultural customs. Being polite and courteous is always welcome!