Northwest Portland

The affluent Northwest District is known for Northwest 23rd Avenue, with its big-brand stores, vintage shops and local designers, and restaurants that include stylish bistros, gourmet takeaways and fine dining destinations. From the stylish to the scrumptious, the picturesque streets of Nob Hill’s 23rd Avenue in the Northwest District is home to some of the best shopping found in the Portland. Tucked away in quaint boutique shops you’ll find high-end and Bohemian fashion, top chefs, and handmade gifts created by people near and far. In other words, it’s one of the best places you’ll find the quintessential Portland shopping experience. The vast, wooded Forest Park is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists, and large gardens with sweeping city views surround the Pittock Mansion house museum. Northwest Portland

NW Thurman- Nob Hill

NW Thurman just a half a block from us you will be met by Dragon Fly Coffee Shop, Food Front Groceries, St. Honore’ Bakery, restaurants and shopping as you stroll toward NW 23rd.   For a bit larger grocery store about 5 blocks away is New Seasons.  Check here for a list for restaurants along NW Thurman, 23rd and 21st Ave. 

The Pearl District is about a 20 block walk away or catch the Portland Streetcar on NW 23rd and Marshall (Our streets are numermical and alphabetical). Fashionable and lively, the Pearl District is a shopping destination with hip brands, indie boutiques and the massive Powell's City of Books. Reclaimed warehouse spaces house The Pearl's many bars and restaurants, from craft breweries and artisan coffee shops to fine dining mainstays. Galleries showcase contemporary art, photography and glass works. In summer, families cool off in Jamison Square’s wading fountain. The Pearl District

Forest Park

Forest Park, a neighborhood on the northwestern edge of Portland, Oregon, combines rolling green pastures, views east and west, and proximity to the attractions of Northwest District. At 5,200 acres, Portland’s Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true Northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits Forest Park

Salt and Straw Ice Cream

Salt & Straw has become as essential to Portland iconography as a trip to Powell’s Books or wings at Pok Pok. People used to come here to hike or ski. Now, visitors arrive and say, “Take me to Salt & Straw!” Can ice cream be that good? At Salt & Straw’s best, its flavors are off the charts; the worst evoke your first breakfast-in-bed for mom. But in fascinating ways, the company transcends its humble frozen medium.. Salt and Straw