Travel
Below you’ll find details about lodging recommendations and things to do in Portland, Oregon.
Getting there
Wedding Venue
Leach Botanical Garden Manor House
📍6739 SE 122nd Ave
Ceremony and reception will take place at Leach Botanical Garden Manor House. To get to the Manor House, drive past the main entrance to Leach Botanical Garden and continue on SE 122nd Ave.
You will want to park in the lower Creekside lot located at 6739 SE 122nd Ave. You may drop off your guests directly in front of the Manor House before proceeding to the Creekside parking lot.
✈️ Traveling by plane
If you're flying in, you'll be landing at Portland International Airport (PDX) — a charming, easy-to-navigate airport known for its carpet (yes, really) and calm vibes.
For our California crew: Your flight will be quick and breezy — just long enough for a movie or a short nap.
For our East Coast travelers: We’re sending you extra gratitude (and hopefully extra legroom) for making the cross-country journey. We can’t wait to hug you!
Once you arrive, follow signs to app-based rides on the lower level outside baggage claim for Lyft or Uber. It’s usually a smooth process, and the ride into town takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Where to stay
Airbnb
There are so many wonderful Airbnbs in Portland! Here’s a link to the Sorta Summer House (Ben stayed here in 2019 before he moved to Portland).
McMenamins Kennedy School Hotel
A Portland staple! Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of its Northeast Portland neighborhood. McMenamins renovated the once-abandoned scholastic gem and turned it into Portland's most unique hotel.
Jupiter NEXT Hotel
With sweeping views of the historic Central Eastside to the glittering West Hills down to the glowing Tilikum Bridge up to the arch of the Fremont, the NEXT offers unedited, unparalleled views of Portland.
CASCADA Hotel
Nestled in the heart of the Alberta Arts District, CASCADA is an underground thermal springs, spa, fitness center, and hotel.
Some of Our Favorite Things to Do in Portland
Crema Coffee
Check out the cafe where Lynne and Ben met for the first time!
📍 2728 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214
Lauretta Jean’s
Best pies in town. Ben is partial to the blackberry raspberry streusel (get it warmed up and a la mode). Lynne loves the rhubarb streusel.
📍 3402 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Gado Gado
One of our favorite restaurants. Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood.
📍 1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
Baker’s Mark
Hands down, the best sandwiches in town. Their dutch crunch bread is to die for!
📍 1126 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Mt. Tabor
Mt. Tabor is a city park on a dormant cinder cone volcano with great views of Portland. Bring your Baker’s Mark sandwiches there for a picnic.
📍 Entrance at SE 60th Ave and SE Salmon St
Laurelhurst Theater
Lynne and Ben’s favorite theater in Portland. Laurelhurst Theater is a movie theater located in the Kerns neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon. Known for showing first and second-run films and for serving food and beer, the theater was constructed in 1923 with an Art Deco design. Make an evening of it with many restaurants and bars nearby. Padee, Guero, and many more.
📍 2735 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214