The Esplanade is 1.5 miles long, extending north from the Hawthorne Bridge, past the Morrison and Burnside Bridges, to the Steel Bridge with connections to eastside neighborhoods as well as across the river to Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
The Savoy Restaurant in SE is a classic example of a Portland neighborhood restaurant - one of the things that makes the city great. So many great, small and intimate resturants to choose from. The Savoy has an interesting menu, great service and it just nails the portland vibe. Hard to go wrong at the Savoy!
Keywords: Local / Regional food, Dress casual, Outdoor / Patio seating, Bar, Restaurant, Everyone, Cheap (US$ 5 - US$ 10), Dinner, Pacific Northwest, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), American, Eating late
A great paved trail for walking/running/cycling that slices clear through SE portland and beyond. Connects with other trails and can be made into a loop of the entire metro area for an ambitious cyclist.
Only drawback is the bumpy condition of the trail in places can wear on your bum if cycling.
Keywords: Free, Just you alone / As a single, With teens, Fitness Center / Work-out / Yoga, Midday, Outside the city, All year, In the city, In the evening, Jogging / Running, In the afternoon, With a group, With kids, No experience needed, On weekends, During the week, Biking / Cycling, Exciting, As a couple, In the morning, Easy to reach
An easy stroll along the river with great views of downtown. There are several vantage points that make for great photo ops.
It's also the perfect EASY loop to ride from downtown on your bike!
Keywords: Free, Just you alone / As a single, Midday, Relaxing, Photography, All year, As a handicapped traveler, In the city, In the evening, Jogging / Running, In the afternoon, With kids, No experience needed, On weekends, During the week, Biking / Cycling, As a couple, In the morning