Visiting Portland¶
Welcome to Portland, the largest city in the state of Oregon with a population of over 2.5 million people in the greater metro area. The conference takes place in inner Southeast Portland at Revolution Hall and is conveniently situated near outstanding options for food, bars, and hotels.
“Portland is perhaps best known for being a sustainability-minded, bike-friendly city with easy access to nature; plentiful coffee, art, craft beer, delicious food, and live music; and crafty people who celebrate individuality and creativity,” writes Travel Portland.
Where to Stay¶
The venue is located in the historic Buckman neighborhood. It is surrounded by a mixture of vintage and modern housing. There are many neighborhood options on VRBO and Airbnb.
There are wonderful hotels located within two miles of the venue. Many of these are within walking distance or a short rideshare trip. Please note that our beloved city has experienced an increase in unhoused residents in the past few years, and you may see this.
Hotel Recommendations¶
10% Off Discount Code: THEDOCS
Offers two hotel options
NEXT has newer rooms
The Original, boutique hotel, has more street noise
Hey Love restaurant/bar in the lobby (won Best U.S. Hotel Bar 2023)
We’re having our Monday evening social here
0.6 miles to the venue
Please Note: rooms are only available starting May 3
Downtown boutique hotel
$139 + 13% tax
Close to Powell’s bookstore and the Pearl District
Nightly beer hour from 5-6pm
1.8 miles to the venue
Luxury downtown boutique hotel
$159 + 16% tax
featuring Fortune bar and lounge with plant-based food
Close to Powell’s bookstore and the Pearl District
Nightly wine hour from 5-6pm
1.8 miles to the venue
Food and Beverages¶
Snacks and beverages are included in the conference with your ticket.
Lunch and dinners are on your own and an opportunity to connect with attendees. For those with specific dietary needs, Portland has inclusive and accommodating options.
Food Carts at Revolution Hall¶
Lunch only (Monday and Tuesday 11:30am-2pm)
Food carts TBD
Food and Drinks near Revolution Hall (within a 10-minute walk)¶
Breakfast and Lunch
Meat Cheese Bread - sandwiches, across the street from the venue
Lil’ America - food cart pod, BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ owned (hours vary by food cart)
Flattop & Salamander - classic brunch
Sweetpea Baking Co. - vegan bakery
Dos Hermanos Bakery - pastries, sandwiches, a Mexican family-owned business
J & M Cafe - brunch fare
Lunch and Dinner
Grand Fir Brewing - has award-winning beer
Kachka - Eastern European food
Sunee Thai and Lao Kitchen - dinner only
Toya Ramen & Bar - dinner only
Bar Casa Vale - Spanish-inspired, dinner only, reservations recommended
Food near Revolution Hall (10-15 minute walk)¶
Lunch and Dinner
Nong’s Khao Man Gai - Thai street food
Kinboshi Ramen - Japanese ramen
Snappy’s - sandwiches
Cartopia - food carts
The Paper Bridge - Vietnamese, closed Tuesday
Fire on the Mountain - wings (veggie too)
Afuri Izakaya - Japanese, dinner only on Mon/Tues, great ramen, often a wait
Nostrana - dinner only, great happy hour
Lardo - sandwiches with rich and decadent ingredients
Grassa - casual Portland chain with handmade pasta
Devil’s Dill Sandwiches - sandwich shop, open late
Nicholas Restaurant - Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine
Normandie - elegant, small-plate dinner and cocktails, closed Mon (reservations suggested)
Dimo’s Apizza - casual pizzeria, dinner only on Mon/Tues
MidCity Smashburger - conventional, vegetarian, and vegan
Drinks Nearby¶
Push X Pull - coffee
Good Coffee - also a good tea selection
Grendel’s Coffee House - located near Jupiter Hotel
Roseline Coffee - small-batch coffee roaster
Honey Latte Cafe - open until 9 pm
Shroom Coffee and Bar - organic coffee and adaptogen-enhanced beverages
Upper Left Roasters - seasonally sourced coffee, an inviting airy interior
Rimsky Korsakoffee - coffee and desserts in a whimsical Victorian house, open 7pm-12am
Worker’s Tap & Cafe - worker-owned and operated bar
Hey Love - cocktails and music
Scotch Lodge - whisky bar, opens at 4pm (reservations suggested)
Enoteca Nostrana - great happy hour
ENSO Winery - urban winery with grapes sources in PNW
Sharetea Burnside - bubble tea
Hungry Tiger - neighborhood bar, vegan food
Beer - a taphouse with pinball machines, located a block away from Revolution Hall
Rum Club - huge selection of rum and cocktails
Evasion Brewing - tasting room of a local gluten-free brewery (closed Tuesday)
Level Beer - tasting room for a renowned local brewery with outdoor seating, pinball machines, and classic video games
Other Food Attractions¶
Voodoo Doughnuts - a local legend, can’t miss the pink boxes
Sweet and Salty PDX Snack Shop - delicious cookies, closed Mon
Tsuki - dessert shop featuring Korean bingsu and Japanese taiyaki
Grocery and Convenience Stores¶
Market of Choice grocery store
Plaid Pantry convenience store
Additional Resources¶
Getting Around¶
Portland is an accessible city with many transportation options available, public and otherwise. Portland is divided into six quadrants (with Burnside Avenue delineating north and south sections, and the Willamette River separating west and east sections). It is a city of neighborhoods, and each has its own distinct personality. We encourage you to connect with other documentarians and explore our unique neighborhoods during your stay.
Public Transportation¶
Portland has bus, MAX light rail, and streetcar lines to get around the city. Check the TriMet Trip Planner for more information.
Bus¶
There are five bus lines that run close to Revolution Hall:
Line 20 (Burnside St)
Line 70 (12th Ave)
Line 12 (Sandy Blvd)
Line 15 (Belmont St)
Line 19 (Glisan St)
MAX Light Rail and Streetcar Line¶
The MAX is Portland’s major light-rail system and primarily connects Portland with the surrounding cities, such as Gresham, Beaverton, Clackamas, and Hillsboro. If you’re flying into Portland Airport (PDX), there is a MAX station for the Red Line in the airport itself.
The Portland Streetcar serves areas surrounding downtown. There is a dropoff location 7 blocks from the venue.
Fares¶
If you are planning on using the MAX or Portland Streetcar, purchase at the platform machine before boarding. Bus tickets can be purchased upon boarding.
Hop Fastpass fare card system is for those who want to purchase in advance.
Bus, MAX and, Streetcar Fares:
2.5 hour = $2.80
Day Pass = $5.60
Use the TriMet Trip Planner to plan your trip!
Bike and Scooter Rentals¶
There are bikeshare and scooter rental programs as well as a bike rental company in downtown Portland if you want to experience Portland by bike.
Things to do in Portland¶
Portland Art Museum (had an expansion and just reopened)
Portland Saturday Market (also open on Sundays)
