What To Do, Where to Eat in Portland During Our September Conference
IAPHS StaffComing to our conference September 29 – October 2, 2026, at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Oregon? Here are some tips on where to eat and what you can do in your free time.
First, you can download the Near Me Now app to get info on attractions, public arts, restaurant and more.
Restaurants
- Gastromania, Mediterranean bistro
- August Moon, Chinese restaurant
- Caiman Cafe, Cuban restaurant
- King Tide (in the Kimpton RiverPalace Hotel, waterfront)
- Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen – in the hotel
- Oishii Mika Sushi
- VooDoo Doughnuts
Coffee
- Cafe Umbria (SW Broadway & SW Madison)
- Drip Drop Coffee (932 SW 4th)
- Roseline Coffee (Inside 222 SW Columbia)
- 40 LBS Coffee + Bar (101 SW Main)
Click here for a cool map that shows more nearby restaurants.
Things to do
- Portland Art Museum (15-minute walk)
- Pittock Mansion (15 minute drive)
- Portland Japanese Garden (15-minute drive)
- Oregon Historical Society (15-minute walk)
- Ira Keller Fountain Park (5-minute walk)
See you there!


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