Top 8 Historic Walking Areas in Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley

February 24, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Willamette Valley, United States including Northwest (Nob Hill), Monteith District, Eastbank Esplanade, Downtown Historic District, Peacock Lane, Hackleman District, Old Town, Lafayette Locks Historical Park.
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1. Northwest (Nob Hill)

Northwest 23rd Avenue and Northwest 21st Avenue NW Everett St to NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 +1 503-275-8355 http://nwpdxnobhill.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 161 reviews

Northwest (Nob Hill)

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. Monteith District

Albany, OR +1 541-928-0911 [email protected] http://albanyvisitors.com/historic-albany/albanys-historic-districts
Excellent
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Monteith District

An historic district in downtown Albany that offers a large number of turreted Queen Anne buildings.

3. Eastbank Esplanade

Portland, OR 97214 http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm
Excellent
46%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Eastbank Esplanade

Reviewed By travgal0766

With half a day to spare before meeting friends, this walk was a jewel. I don't live near a river, so just strolling along taking in the views was enjoyable. Walking across the Steel Bridge was a neat experience, especially when a boat came through and the pedestrian walkway had to be raised. Very cool. The floating walkway on the east side is a fun addition to the trail. I did have to be watchful of cyclists as it was a sunny warm Saturday afternoon. A great urban exercise opportunity!

4. Downtown Historic District

126 Ferry St SW, Albany, OR 97321-2214 +1 541-248-3561 [email protected] http://www.albanydowntown.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Downtown Historic District

The Downtown Historic District is one of four Historic Districts in Albany, Oregon. The District includes restored building dating back to the 1860s. The Buildings are fill with unique businesses including restaurants, retail shops, and an historic theater. Wide clean sidewalks make getting around easy and enjoyable.

5. Peacock Lane

Peacock Lane SE Belmont and SE 40th, Portland, OR http://Peacocklane.org
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Peacock Lane

Reviewed By lorrib665 - Portland, United States

As if from out of nowhere all of a sudden there is a street where there are the most darling gingerbread styled homes and all who live there enjoy displaying Christmas lights. (Urban myth, if you live there you have to put up lights...not true. If you live there you want to put up lights!) The entire block on both sides are covered in Christmas lights and all kinds of holiday themes. There is a stand that sells hot cocoa; however, there is no bathroom and parking can be a nightmare, especially on "pedestrian night". Pedestrian night is only three nights at the beginning of the season and the rest of the time you can drive through, but turn your lights off for maximum enjoyment. Lots of families and dogs and watch out for uneven pavement either in the street or sidewalks, watch your step. TONS of photo opportunities!!! Keep in mind its a Portland tradition that we hope you adopt as your own, but I can see how some might say...is that it??? I think its very sweet and try to go every year! P.S. Sometimes there are carolers...Come on now, get in the holiday spirit

6. Hackleman District

Albany, OR
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2.5 based on 4 reviews

An historic district in downtown Albany that offers many architectural treasures.

Reviewed By deleenw2016 - Salem, United States

I grew up in two homes in this neighborhood, the first on 11th street then we moved to the corner of 11th and Oak, in a lovely three story home that is still there. Of course, the wide open spaces across Oak isn't full of trees and habitat now. The neighborhood looks very much the same in this established part of Albany. I rive through every now and again just to see how it looks and makes me feel.

7. Old Town

Southwest Fourth Avenue and Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97209 +1 503-275-8355
Excellent
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Poor
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2.5 based on 59 reviews

Old Town

8. Lafayette Locks Historical Park

3998 SE Locks Rd End of Locks rd., Lafayette, OR 97114-7037 +1 503-434-7463
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

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