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The neighborhoods of Portland’s Southwest region are made up of close-knit communities with a focus on families. From its northern border along Hwy. 26 down to the communities surrounding the I-5 corridor, Southwest Portland is filled with miles of well-maintained trails, verdant parks, outdoor adventures and kid-friendly activities. Join us as we explore the communities, attractions, parks and family-oriented businesses and restaurants that thrive along the tree-lined streets of Southwest Portland.

Discovery, Conservation and Fun at the Oregon Zoo

October 4, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Lions, tigers and bears—oh, my! The Oregon Zoo has always been one of Portland’s most popular family attractions, and it’s only getting better! With five major collections housing 232 species of animals in 23 specially designed habitats, visitors can get up close to birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects from all around the world. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southwest Portland

Five Portland Tea Purveyors In Which to Steep Yourself

September 21, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

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Tea lovers, rejoice! Portland may seem to run on coffee, but more and more high-quality teahouses and teamakers are setting up shop in the Rose City. Here’s a list of five of my favorites. All offer high-quality teas, herbals, tea ware and specialty tea drinks, so you’ll never run out of fine blends to sample. […]

Filed Under: Featured, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland Tagged With: Bites & Pours, Oregon, Portland

A Tale of Two Portland Bridges

August 9, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Portland has been undergoing a great transformation over the last few years. Our borders are expanding in every direction and the city’s distinctive profile is changing right along with it. Only the rivers remain unchanged—although, there’s been a recent addition that proves “Bridgetown” is looking toward the future as it redefines itself as a 21st […]

Filed Under: Featured, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland, Southwest Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Buckman Neighborhood, Culture & Heritage, Downtown Neighborhood, Lloyd District, Old Town-Chinatown Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland

The International Test Rose Garden, Portland’s Most Fragrant Park

July 11, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Summer is in full bloom in the Pacific Northwest and there’s no better place to take in that beauty than Portland’s International Test Rose Garden, where you can find 7,000 varieties of roses in every shape, size, and color of the rainbow. There are four official gardens cultivated in the 4.5-acre park. The Shakespeare Garden […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southwest Portland Tagged With: Forest Park, International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Southwest

A Guide to the Portland Art Museum

February 26, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Getting lost in a work of art is one of my favorite ways to escape reality. A thought transformed on canvas or stone transports you into an artist’s mind at the moment inspiration strikes. At the Portland Art Museum, the West Coast’s first museum dedicated solely to artistic endeavors, great masters from the past and present display their works in a sprawling collection […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southwest Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Downtown Neighborhood, Oregon, Portland, Portland Art Museum

The Portland Penny or How Portland, OR, Got its Name

February 17, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

The Portland Penny, photo by Carrie Uffindell

During one of my recent jaunts in downtown Portland, I popped in at the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) to check out a very small but very significant artifact in our fair city’s history: the Portland Penny. The Portland Penny came to be over dinner one evening in 1845, in the parlor of an Oregon City […]

Filed Under: Featured, Southwest Portland Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Downtown 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

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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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