Narrow, tree-lined streets and rows of old Victorian houses. Precious shops and little parks. To the south, the vast Washington Park. To the north, the biggest park in city limits: Forest Park. Tourists, shoppers, boutiques, long-standing restaurants all along 23rd Avenue. During the holidays, the trees lining 23rd are wrapped in white lights. At the end of the summer, Portlanders come from all over the city to picnic at Chapman Park and watch the silhouettes of countless swifts flying into the air. Catch a movie with a beer at Cinema 21. The Northwest District is distinct from downtown because The Quadrants are Portland gospel, but downtown is walking distance away. Have you heard of Powell’s, the City of Books? Just one small neighborhood away.
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Northwest District can be described as
- Vibrant. Bustling. Historic.
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where the locals go
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where the tourists go
"Getting out in nature is relatively easy even within Portland city limits, with dozens of parks and greenway ped/bike paths... but these days it's probably fair to be aware that our houseless crisis is at a level we've never seen before, and a lot of homeless camps are nuzzled in these spaces. For safety, and respect, it may be a good idea to avoid being in these areas too early or too late, and probably never go alone."