Want to move to Portland, Oregon but don’t know how to choose the right neighborhood? You’re not alone, Portland is known for having many unique neighborhoods featuring trendy pubs, cafes, live entertainment venues, and a wide array of nature parks. The city is divided into North and South by Burnside Street and into East and West along the Willamette River. Read on to discover Portland’s 6 quadrants and the neighborhoods they house.
North Portland
North Portland, is sometimes referred to as the 5th quadrant, and while this doesn’t mathematically make sense, it is something that all Portlander’s just accept. North Portland is home to neighborhoods such as St. Johns, Overlook, Boise-Eliot, University Park, Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Portsmouth. Cathedral Park and St.Johns bridge are both crowd favorites of North Portland.
Northeast Portland
Northeast Portland encompasses the following neighborhoods: including Lloyd, the Alberta Arts District and Hollywood, Woodlawn, Irvington, Alameda, Roseway, Parkrose, and Argay. In the Northeast you will also find The Moda Center, the Oregon Convention Center, and the Rose Quarter which hosts many concerts and NBA games.
Northwest Portland
Northwest Portland stretches from the urban Pearl District, Nob Hill, and Old Chinatown up through the hills to the planned communities of Forest Heights and Bethany. This quadrant boasts sophisticated shopping and dining, nightlife, boutiques, as well as Forest Park’s urban wilderness gorgeous city views from historic Pittock Mansion.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland encompasses neighborhoods like Downtown Portland, Goose Hollow, Hillsdale, Dunthorpe, Multnomah Village, and Southwest Hills. Southwest Portland is home to the International Rose Test Garden, the Portland Art Museum, and the Oregon Zoo.
Southeast Portland
Southeast Portland is a very large area of the city and home to some of the most popular neighborhoods. Including Hawthorne, Division, Belmont, Foster-Powell, Montavilla, and Sellwood-Moreland. If you are a fan of tree-lined streets, trendy cafes, and cute shops then there is a neighborhood here that you will love! Southeast is home to many wonderful neighborhoods, walkable streets, local shops, and exquisite restaurants. This area of Portland has so many hot-spot neighborhoods it is hard to name them all!
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Published on 2021-11-12 13:37:15
