Weekend in Portland Chinatown | A Full 2 Days Travel Itinerary

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With our busy schedules, Adam and I prefer to plan weekend travel throughout the year as opposed to taking an entire week off and only traveling and going on one trip per year. Additionally, we have made it our goal to explore more parts of the United States and see as much of this country as we can. 

While international travel is the end goal, while we are in our thirties, we are focusing on paying off our debts while also simultaneously taking time to enjoy seeing new places in-between the hustle of our demanding and oftentimes hectic work schedules. 

Last month, we traveled to Portland together for the first time for a weekend getaway. We wanted to enjoy traveling somewhere with slightly cooler weather than the kind we have this time of year in Phoenix, as well as spend our quick travel plans in a city that has a lot of character to make our weekend plans memorable (and Portland did not disappoint!) Between all of the delicious food, drinks, and quirky adventures we had exploring around Chinatown, we had a great weekend away from the office and spending time together on the road. 

After exploring all around Portland's Chinatown neighborhood, we have come up with what we believe to be the best weekend itinerary for exploring this region of Oregon! 

Click any one of the links below to head to their page on Yelp--where you can bookmark these spots, read reviews, get directions to get where you're going when you arrive in Portland, and see what else is available in the area that may be worth exploring if you want to change the itinerary in any way.

Portland Chinatown Weekend Itinerary

Day 1: 

Early Morning: Coffee at Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Morning: Wait in line at and order a breakfast treat at Voodoo Doughnut

Early Afternoon: Make your way through the maze of books at Powell's City of Books

Afternoon: Grab the best sandwich in Portland at Charlie's Deli

Early Evening: Walk over to the Burnside Bridge and get a sunset photo of the Portland Oregon white stag sign

Evening: Indulge in a delicious patty at Killer Burger

Late Night: Head down to Shanghai Tunnel for drinks (or even a late night bowl of noodles) 

Day 2: 

Early Morning: Get your caffeine fix at Deadstock Coffee

Morning: Sit down for breakfast at Bijou Cafe 

Early Afternoon: Snag a photo with the "Keep Portland Weird" Sign 

Afternoon: Walk the grounds of Lan Su Chinese Garden

Early Evening: Enjoy a rooftop happy hour at Tope inside of The Hoxton hotel

Evening: Order a pizza at Silver Dollar Pizza

Late Night: Stick around at Silver Dollar Pizza to play some pool and grab a beer, or head over to Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade bar

Adam and I opted to stay at the newly opened The Hoxton hotel, which is right in the heart of Chinatown Portland. Our goal was to stay somewhere in the city that is central to everything we wanted to see without needing to rent a car. 

We liked the overall vibe of the boutique-style hotel and the amenities that they offer--including a brown bag breakfast delivered right to our door in the morning (which included milk, fruit, and oatmeal). The beauty of the hotel, restaurant, and bars in The Hoxton made it easy to want to stay cooped up inside in the hotel when it was raining. This hotel has the beauty and design of an upscale, European hotel without the heartbreak of an expensive checkout bill. 

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