NW 23rd Avenue, Portland

Northwest District

To the north of the Pearl, at the northern end of the streetcar line is the Northwest District, also known as Nob Hill and also on the trendy side and with a variety of retail shops, bars, and restaurants along with plenty of lovely Victorians and tree-lined streets

Pearl District

Just to the northwest of Downtown is the Pearl District, a very hip and trendy neighborhood on the streetcar line which was not long ago derelict warehouses and empty industrial space

International Rose Test Gardens

The largest rose test garden in U

Portland Japanese Garden

A haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan

Pittock Mansion

A stunning Victorian mansion in the hills of west Portland, dating back nearly a century now and preserved just as it looked then

Museum of Contemporary Craft

A museum in partnership with the Pacific Northwest College of Art, with an excellent collection of art from some top contemporary artists

Portland Art Museum

Has several outstanding collections and is regularly updated by moving exhibits

Pioneer Courthouse Square

This is the central courtyard of downtown Portland, a big gathering spot that's popular with tourists and locals alike

Old Town (Portland)

Just to the north of Downtown is Old Town, which is where Portland was first settled and which has some historic buildings and is a nightlife center, but also contains a fair amount of social services for homeless and mentally ill

Lan Su Chinese Garden

A beautiful urban retreat in the heart of Chinatown with a pond, a teahouse, pavilions, and lots of gardens

NW 23rd Avenue, Portland