Portland Labor Day weekend

Rose district or Rose quarter? The Rose quarter is opposite side of the river from downtown. Either way, Portland is a great town especially if you like craft beer. There are several neighborhoods full of bars, shops and restaurants. N. Alberta street, Hawthorne, Belmont, Pearl District and Nob Hill are all great areas .

Yea I think I misspoke. Rose Quarter by Moda Center, correct?

Portland is actually an awesome city. One of my favorites. Not sure if I’d stay downtown though, that area is fairly sketchy. Not dangerous but a ton of homeless people. I got an airbnb in a neighborhood and it was great!

I’d definitely make it a priority to at least drive through the Columbia River Gorge and see Multnomah Falls and Hood River, that’s such a beautiful area.

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Rose Quarter by Moda Center, correct?

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Yes, that's a pretty industrial area but go east (away from the river) about 3 or 4 blocks and you get into more neighborhood areas. Ken's Artisan Pizza is fairly close and great wood fired pizza.

Visit the Japanese Garden. One of the best outside of Japan.

Don't let anyone fool you, Portland is a really cool city with a first class food, drink, and outdoor scene, in a more unique fashion, with influences from all over. The homeless are a problem, but that is what it is. Enjoy.

1. Restuarants - these are particular places I enjoyed while visiting. There are so many options in each neighborhood, you can find something great just walking through the neighborhoods Zappas mentioned above:
- Canard - French style. More causal walk in version to its fancy sister restaurant next door, Le Pigeon. Great food and vibe. Highly recommend.
- Eem Thai - casual and unique Thai spot.
- Find a good spot for ramen. My wife and I went to Yuzu in Beaverton and it was fabulous. Google search through Reddit, etc for recommendations.
- St. Honoré Bakery - incredible French bakery rivaling some of the best pastries and bread I've had. Go to the one on NW Thurman.
- Coava Coffee Roasters. Great coffee.

2. Second the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park. It is an amazing place, and don't miss a walk through of the rose gardens below, if they're still blooming.

3. Breweries galore. I enjoyed Great Notion, Culmination, and Modern Times, especially Culmination for the very laid back neighborhood crowd. Many options to choose from...

4. Seconding the Columbia River Gorge and visiting the various falls. It's a quick hop from Portland if you have time. I particularly liked the short hike up to Upper Horsetail Falls. More intimate and individual experience with the waterfall where you can walk behind the waterfall or into the pond it dumping into - it is impressive. Multnomah is massive, but very busy and can't get as close.