Location: Northwest District
Top Things to do in Northwest District
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Northwest District, Oregon (OR)
You’ll wonder why you don’t live in Portland after you’ve visited this laid-back and friendly city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine micro-breweries and distilleries, and nature that cuts right into the city, Portland’s a Pacific Northwest must-visit. Don’t miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind outside of Japan.
Restaurants in Portland
1. Northwest (Nob Hill)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
A grocer from San Francisco opened a store on NW 23rd over a hundred years ago and named it after the uppercrust S.F. neighborhood.
Reviewed By Ginx60
Plenty of nice little boutiques. The southern end of 23rd avenue has big name shops but the northern and has the boutiques. From clothes to shoes to books to paraphernalia. Interspersed with the boutiques are plenty of dining and drinking options. A nice way to spend a few hours with people you care about.
2. Pittock Mansion
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4.5 based on 2,529 reviews
Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was a modern home with unique architecture and the latest technology. Experience the story of Portland through the lives of one of its most influential families and get to know the pioneer spirit behind its transformation from “stumptown” to modern, industrial city.
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
This is a must-see when in Portland. It’s location close to downtown Portland (but feels a world away) makes it a perfect excursion. I took the self-guided tour of the mansion’s interior which was well worth the $12 cost of admission. The (at that time) state-of-the-art household features such as recessed lighting, massaging/spa shower, individually controlled lighting, thermostat, refrigeration room and local/long distance telephone system are incredible. Although most of the household furnishings are not original to the house (or the Pittock family), I found it quite fascinating to learn how they acquired these from other local families in similar sociology-economic circles who lived at the time as the Pittocks. The history of the home’s construction, it’s decline and subsequent abandonment and its massive restoration is amazing. The grounds are lovely and the front lawn has some of the best views overlooking Portland and beyond (on a clear day you can see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and more).
3. Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By MEC15_12 - Sandwich, United States
Having grown up during the Vietnam War it was important for me to stop and visit this memorial while in Portland. As many others have stated I found this to be a beautiful and peaceful living memorial. The gardens and trees are exquisite, the circular walk and bridge allow one to walk in the peace and quiet of the grounds and remember the men and women who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. Along the walk there are beautiful panels broken down into short spaces of time from 1959-1975 that list the names of the fallen as well as what was taking place in towns throughout Oregon while these brave men and women were fighting so far away. Oregon has done a beautiful job remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
4. St. Mary's Cathedral
5. Fremont Bridge
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By PickyBaer - Portland, United States
There is one day a year when you can walk or ride your bicycle on the Fremont bridge. The arch takes you higher above the Willamette than any other bridge. The view in August is spectacular. Worth the walk or entering Bridge Pedal "race" (?). (hard to be in a hurry when the view is this great).
6. St. Patrick Catholic Church
7. Mary Smith House
8. Trevett-Nunn House
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Nathan Loeb House
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
