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Neighborhoods
A truly unique layout with beautiful gardens. You won't mind getting turned around while navigating this neighborhood!
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Ladd's Addition
A truly unique layout with beautiful gardens. You won't mind getting turned around while navigating this neighborhood!
Shopping
Good areas to bop around local shops, vintage stores, and boutiques. You're sure to find a bar or coffee shop nestled in there too.
Between 30th and 38th you'll find some of the best secondhand and vintage clothing shops in town. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and novelty shops as well. There's even a mini Powell's Books! Very pedestrian friendly and great for getting cool gifts on a budget. Bonus, free parking!
Southeast Hawthorne Street
Southeast Hawthorne StreetBetween 30th and 38th you'll find some of the best secondhand and vintage clothing shops in town. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and novelty shops as well. There's even a mini Powell's Books! Very pedestrian friendly and great for getting cool gifts on a budget. Bonus, free parking!
Tons of popular shops and restaurants for blocks on end! You'll love the quaint townhouses filled with bars and boutiques. Start on Burnside and head South for a good time.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueTons of popular shops and restaurants for blocks on end! You'll love the quaint townhouses filled with bars and boutiques. Start on Burnside and head South for a good time.
Parks
A healthy walk with splendid views and several areas to hang out or play. Explore the little trails until sunset and then relax on the grass or a bench with a snack and a beverage. It's a great family activity or a cute date spot.
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Mount Tabor
A healthy walk with splendid views and several areas to hang out or play. Explore the little trails until sunset and then relax on the grass or a bench with a snack and a beverage. It's a great family activity or a cute date spot.
Wide open space for lawn games, strolling, or soaking up the sun. There are tons of picnic tables as well if you have some takeout to dig into.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StWide open space for lawn games, strolling, or soaking up the sun. There are tons of picnic tables as well if you have some takeout to dig into.
Stunning landscaping and a koi pond that keeps people coming back. Don't miss the bonsai! It's also right near the rose garden (a Portland favorite) so don't miss it on your way out.
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Portlandski japanski vrt
611 SW Kingston AveStunning landscaping and a koi pond that keeps people coming back. Don't miss the bonsai! It's also right near the rose garden (a Portland favorite) so don't miss it on your way out.
Food Scene
Local favorite for dim sum. Get there early on a weekend or expect to be on the waiting list!
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HK Cafe
4410 SE 82nd AveLocal favorite for dim sum. Get there early on a weekend or expect to be on the waiting list!
Southern Thai food that is always on my mind. The fried chicken and roti set is a must have. If you don't mind some spice, order up some of the brisket curry too.
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Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont StSouthern Thai food that is always on my mind. The fried chicken and roti set is a must have. If you don't mind some spice, order up some of the brisket curry too.