Portland Neighborhoods

Portland Neighborhoods

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Known for it's "foodie" culture, eclectic style, and fun shops there is a little something for everyone here in the city of Portland. Check out some of the most popular and buzz-worthy areas of Portland.

What You'll Find

Direction signpost downtown in Portland Pioneer Courthouse Square.

In the heart of downtown, Pioneer Courthouse Square is sometimes called Portland's Living Room. Check out one or more of the many events planned within the square. Walk one block to Pioneer Place shopping mall for a variety of major retailers, or grab a bite at the food court. Explore around Pioneer Square for lots of additional shopping options, including Nordstrom department store. Catch a movie inside Pioneer Place or at nearby Fox Tower. National acts perform music, dance, and comedy at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall or Antoinette Hatfield Hall. A few blocks east of Pioneer Square, you'll find Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy a stroll along the Willamette River, or take in the food, art, crafts, and street performers at Portland Saturday Market.

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd to N Rosa Parks Way | Turn right on N Greeley Ave. | Turn right on N Interstate Ave. | Continue right onto NW Broadway Bridge. | Turn left on NW Broadway | Drive 0.8 miles to Pioneer Courthouse Square. Trip time: 16 minutes/5.9 miles

TriMet bus line 44 leaves from the main campus entrance every 40 minutes. Trip time: 34 minutes.

What You'll Find

Unique jewelry display.

Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, the Hawthorne area stretches nearly 50 blocks, from SE 12th Ave. to SE 60th Ave., and is filled with one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. Spend an afternoon window shopping, trying on new and vintage clothing, and snacking on food from some of Portland's favorite eateries. Don't miss Memento PDX (local art and gifts), Powell's on Hawthorne (a satellite location of the flagship bookstore), the Bagdad Theater (first-run movies and pizza in a beer pub), or Apizza Scholls (one of Portland's best pizzas).

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd. to N Rosa Parks Way | Turn right on N . Greeley Ave. | Continue onto I-5 South. | Exit at 300B following signs to Oregon City | Continue onto SE Belmont St. | Turn right on SE 11th Ave. | Turn left onto SE Hawthorne Blvd. Trip time: 15 minutes/6.9 miles.

TriMet 35 (from N. Portsmouth & Willamette) or 44 (from the main campus entrance) to SW 5th & SW Main; change to TriMet 14 at SW 4th & SW Madison. Trip time: 54 minutes.

What You'll Find

The twin towers of the Convention Center in the Lloyd District of NE Portland.

 The Lloyd District is best known for the Lloyd Center shopping mall and a 10-screen movie theater sits adjacent to the mall. The Rose Quarter is home to the Moda Center, home of the Portland Trail Blazers and numerous concerts and events, and the Memorial Coliseum where the Portland Winterhawks play. A number of restaurants line both Broadway and Weidler Streets as well as Grand Ave. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. You'll find classic standbys like Red Robin and Stanford's, and Portland favorites like McMenamin's, Altabira City Tavern, and Citizen Baker.

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd. to N. Rosa Parks Way. | Turn right on Greeley Ave. | Continue onto I-5 South. | Exit at 302A toward Moda Center/City Center. | Follow signs to the Rose Quarter, merging onto N. Vancouver Ave. | Turn left on Weidler St. Trip time: 15 minutes/5.4 miles.

TriMet 44 leaves from the main campus entrance every 40 minutes. Exit at the Rose Quarter Transit Center for the Moda Center or Memorial Coliseum. Continue on foot to the Lloyd District or ride MAX two stops to Holladay Park. Trip time: 38 minutes.

What You'll Find

Rock band performing in a bar.

An eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Portland is well known for its dining scene and you'll understand why when you visit Mississippi Ave. There's live music nearly every night at Mississippi Studios, and Mississippi Pizza offers live music, karaoke, trivia, and more. Some Pilots favorites: Prost! (authentic German food and pub), and Gravy (breakfast served all day).

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd to N. Rosa Parks Way | Turn right on N. Greeley Ave. | Turn left on N. Going St. | Turn right on N. Maryland Ave. | Turn left on N. Skidmore St. | Turn right onto Mississippi Ave. Trip time: 13 minutes/3.8 miles

TriMet 44 leaves from the main campus entrance every 40 minutes. Trip time: 28 minutes.

What You'll Find

People sitting at tables at a sidewalk cafe on NW 223rd Ave.

NW 23rd avenue, also known as Nob Hill, is a perfect neighborhood to explore on foot with lots of one-of-a-kind boutiques, national retailers, and delicious eateries. Best of all, two blocks away on NW 21st avenue, there are more opportunities for strolling, shopping, and eating. Restaurants range from Bamboo Sushi and Papa Haydn to Escape from New York Pizza and McMenamins Blue Moon Tavern & Grill. Unique shops include Sloan Boutique, Tender Loving Empire and Betsy & Iya jewelry. National chains are represented by Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Lucky Brand and Lush Cosmetics. Catch a movie at Cinema 21 — and don't forget to sample a deliciously uncommon ice cream flavor at Salt & Straw.

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd to N Rosa Parks Way | Turn right on N Greeley Ave. | Turn right on N Interstate Ave. | Continue right onto NW Broadway Bridge. | Continue left on NW Broadway St.| Turn right on W Burnside St.| Continue to NW 23rd Ave.  Trip time: 21 minutes/6.6 miles

Tri-Met 35 Greeley (from N Portsmouth St. & N Willamette Blvd.) to SW 5th Ave. & Alder St; Walk to SW 5th Ave. and SW Washington St. and transfer to Tri-Met 15 Belmont/NW 23rd; Get off at W Burnside St. and NW 23rd Ave. Trip time: 60 minutes.

What You'll Find

Northwest 23rd street in Portland's Pearl District.

Located in the heart of downtown Portland, the Pearl District is best known for its wide array of restaurants, breweries, galleries and shops. Walk around and explore some of Portland's best known attractions including the famous Powell's City of Books. Notable restaurants include Deschutes Brewery & Public House, Verde Cocina, Oven & Shaker, and 10 Barrel Brewing.

Check out updated events, gallery openings, a comprehensive restaurant directory at Explore The Pearl.

How to Get There

Take Willamette Blvd. to N. Rosa Parks Way. | Turn right on Greeley Ave. | Continue onto I-5 South. | Exit at 302A toward City Center. | Follow signs and cross Broadway Bridge | Continue on to NW Lovejoy Street. Trip time: 13 minutes/5.3 miles.

TriMet bus line 44 leaves from the main campus entrance every 40 minutes. Exit at the Rose Quarter Transit Center. Board TriMet bus line 77 and ride over the Broadway Bridge. Trip time: 46 minutes.

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