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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.

Portland’s Historic Movie Theaters

May 19, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Hollywood Theater, photo by Carrie Uffindell

When I want to enjoy a film on the big-screen surrounded by brightly-lit vintage marquees, barrel arches, ornate wrought-iron fixtures, brilliant mosaics and velvet-draped walls, I head to one of these five movie theaters. Independently owned and sprinkled throughout Portland, these historic gems were all originally built as movie houses or live theaters and opened […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northeast Portland, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Hawthorne Neighborhood, Hollywood District, Laurelhurst Neighborhood, Montavilla Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland, Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood

Savor Latino Foods and Cultures at Portland Mercado

March 30, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Portland Mercado Exterior, photo by Carrie Uffindell

Consisting of a jewel-colored, two-story building filled with locally-owned shops as well as an open air plaza with eight food carts, Portland Mercado is a public Latino market, kitchen and hub. It brings together a continent of diverse and vibrant cultures, traditions, entertainments and foods for all visitors to enjoy. The Mercado is a grass […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Foster-Powell Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland

Portland’s Urban Cider Pubs, Taprooms & Cider Houses

January 28, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Cider Flight

From urban cideries creating their own small-batches onsite to cider houses with 20+ taps from around the Northwest, Portland’s five (and counting) cider-centric establishments are a place where you can relax, chat with friends and sample a variety of excellent ciders. Portland’s first and original cider pub is Bushwhacker Cider. Opened in September 2010 by […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Brooklyn Neighborhood, Eliot Neighborhood, Oregon, Oregon City, Portland, Richmond Neighborhood

Ride the ORHF Holiday Express this Season

December 7, 2015 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

SP #4449 steam locomotive

For a festive family adventure this holiday season, climb aboard the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation’s (ORHF) annual Holiday Express in Southeast Portland. While the vintage steam train chugs along the Oregon Pacific Railroad through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, you and the kids can ride in fully decorated c. 1950s passenger cars, listen to holiday music, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland

Artisan Spirits of Portland’s Distillery Row

October 2, 2015 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

1-Bier Schnapps at Eastside Distilling photo by Carrie Uffindell

Independent micro-distilleries, dubbed Portland’s Distillery Row, are creating high-quality artisan spirits in Portland’s Central Eastside neighborhood. While touring the Row, I quickly discovered that these eight distilleries aren’t actually situated in a row but sprinkled over several or more city blocks. Their tasting rooms are open to the public and offer over 40 (and counting) […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northeast Portland, Southeast Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Brooklyn Neighborhood, Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood, Kerns Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center

February 4, 2015 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

The ORHC, photo by Carrie Uffindell

Celebrate Oregon’s railway history at Portland’s Oregon Rail Heritage Center (ORHC). Completed in 2012, the ORHC is both a railway museum and enginehouse, offering a fun and interactive experience for train enthusiasts, history buffs and families of all ages. Watch as the engineers work on the locomotives, tour a vintage 1950s caboose and enjoy a […]

Filed Under: Southeast Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood, Oregon, 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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