Portland Question

given2fly23

Is anybody familiar with the Hayden Island area of Portland? Is it safe? Any neighborhoods in Portland to avoid?

We are coming in for a weekend (not the PJ show) and looking mostly for hiking/brewery kind of stuff. Any recommendations on best place to stay/ways to get around/places to visit/bar for NFL Sunday?

Thanks.

given2fly23

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he.who.forgets

Matt (mfc2006) just moved to Portland a lil while ago...he should be able to help out

mfc2006

he.who.forgets wrote:

Matt (mfc2006) just moved to Portland a lil while ago...he should be able to help out

: :wave:

Not familiar with Hayden Island, but we've only been here a year. There are some awesome hiking trails all around the city, but my favorite has to the the arboretum/rose garden area. Hike up to pittock mansion for awesome views of the city & the Cascades.

As for places to stay, I've heard good things about the Ace hotel. You should also looking into staying at a McMeniman's. each location has a different vibe to it & they all brew their own beer. They're all over the city---Kennedy school is one of my favorites.

Big Al's is a decent spot to watch a game, as is Blitz. You'll find the games on at most breweries/tap rooms. I like going to Alameda Brew House on Fremont. If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know!

Matt

given2fly23

Thanks Matt!

We are actually looking for apartments rather than hotels, so if you could recommend neighborhoods that would be great. How is Nob Hill?

Good to hear that most bars/breweries will have games on. We'll specifically be looking for the Bears game.

given2fly23

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South of Seattle

given2fly23 wrote:

Thanks Matt!

We are actually looking for apartments rather than hotels, so if you could recommend neighborhoods that would be great. How is Nob Hill?

Good to hear that most bars/breweries will have games on. We'll specifically be looking for the Bears game.

Nob Hill is good. The whole area of NW Portland is very walkable and safe.

don smith

South of Seattle wrote:

given2fly23 wrote:

Thanks Matt!

We are actually looking for apartments rather than hotels, so if you could recommend neighborhoods that would be great. How is Nob Hill?

Good to hear that most bars/breweries will have games on. We'll specifically be looking for the Bears game.

Nob Hill is good. The whole area of NW Portland is very walkable and safe.

thanks. i'm going to Portland and don't know a soul! should I just stay at the laundry mat?