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Situated across the Willamette River from downtown, Southeast Portland begins along the eastern banks of the Willamette River, stretching to W Burnside Street in the north, Clackamas in the south and Gresham in the east. Read on to learn more about its neighborhoods, a blend of renovated industrial warehouses, vintage shops, top-notch eateries, artisan distilleries, urban cideries, microbreweries, historic theaters, interurban train tracks, cider cone buttes, Craftsman houses and blue-collar roots.

5 Can’t Miss Events in Portland this March

March 13, 2019 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Shamrock Run At Oregon’s largest running event, there’s something fit for everyone on Sunday, March 17. If the half marathon, 5K, 8K, or 15K isn’t for you, there’s a 4-mile walking-only course along the waterfront. Have kids? There’s a 1K dash for them as well. Afterwards, check out the fitness fair and/or celebrate with a […]

Filed Under: Environs, Events, Featured, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland

Movie Madness is an Epic Adventure

February 4, 2019 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Movie Madness

Experience Hollywood history when you step into Movie Madness.

Filed Under: Featured, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Belmont District, Free Museums, Movie Madness, Museums, Southeast Portland

Four Gorgeous Portland River Walks to Enjoy This Spring

April 27, 2018 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Spring has sprung in the Rose City and there’s no better place to enjoy this beautiful weather than Portland’s many waterfront parks and trails. Get outside and take a walk on the banks of the Willamette River.

Filed Under: Environs, Featured, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Cathedral Park, Founder's rock, Oregon City, Oregon waterfalls, river walks in Portland, Tom McCall Waterfront park, Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade, waterfalls, willamette falls, Willamette River

5 Local Merry-Go-Rounds That Will Have You Spinning

April 11, 2018 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Daisy by Kirt Edblom via Flickr Creative Commons

Vintage music, whimsical creatures, sparkling lights – for families in the Portland area craving inexpensive, old-timey fun, these five carousels, all located within about an hour and a half of Portland, will have you and the kids twirling with delight. Most are open daily year-round and cost $1.50-$4.00 per ride. Photo: Jeff Muceus via Flickr […]

Filed Under: Environs, Featured, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland

3 Portland Factory Tours to Sample

February 22, 2018 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Creo Chocolate Tour

Feed your curiosity with a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Portland’s food factories. From freshly baked bread to artisan chocolates, these working facilities regularly welcome visitors to tour and taste. Most are free; all are located in the Portland Metro Area. photo: Creo Chocolate Creo Chocolate This bean-to-bar craft chocolate factory and café offers two […]

Filed Under: Environs, Featured, Northeast Portland, Southeast Portland

Portland Kicks off the Northwest’s 2017 Cider Season

April 17, 2017 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Cider Rite of Spring 2017

Cider season 2017 is here! In Portland on March 25, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) launched the region’s 2017 cider events season with the annual Cider Rite of Spring, a cider-tasting extravaganza. It was held at The Evergreen, an elegantly renovated c. 1908 ballroom in the Buckman neighborhood. photo: Carrie Uffindell There, 31 veteran and […]

Filed Under: Environs, Featured, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland

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We're freelance writers, good friends and longtime Portlanders. We created this site to provide a fresh, engaging insider's guide to our fair city and its environs. [Read More]

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Portland by Neighborhood

Portland is a city of villages, with 95 official neighborhoods spread throughout the five quadrants: North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest.

Each ‘hood has its own vibe, from the eclectic eateries, funky shops and Craftsmen bungalows in Sellwood-Moreland to the high-end stores, swanky condos and dynamic restaurants of the Pearl.

Join us as we explore Portland's foodie hot spots, cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, craft beverages and much more, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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A City of Nicknames

PDX, Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Beervana, Rip City – these are just a smattering of Portland’s nicknames, inspired by its local history, quirks and characteristics. The city’s official (and perhaps oldest, dating back to the late 19th century) is The City of Roses.

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