Northwest District, Portland

#233 among attractions in Portland

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The Northwest District is a densely populated retail and residential neighborhood in the northwest section of Portland, Oregon. Craftsman-style and Old Portland-style houses are packed tightly together with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Portland Streetcar's first line terminates there, connecting the district to the Pearl District, Downtown Portland and points south to the South Waterfront, and several TriMet bus lines also serve the district. ()

Coordinates: 45°31'59"N, 122°41'56"W

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Northwest District (Nob Hill)Portland United States

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Northwest District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crystal Ballroom, Jimmy Mak's, Teardrop Lounge, Cinema 21.

1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Crystal Ballroom, Portland
26 min walk • The Crystal Ballroom is a historic concert hall located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. This historic building, also known as the Crystal Ballroom and Hotel, has been a center of culture and entertainment for over a hundred years, attracting...
1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jimmy Mak's, Portland
26 min walk • Jimmy Mak's was a renowned jazz club nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, known for its intimate atmosphere and exceptional live music performances. The club, which opened its doors in 1996, quickly became a staple in Portland's music scene, attracting both local...
1 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Teardrop Lounge, Portland
26 min walk • Teardrop Lounge is a cocktail bar in Portland, Oregon's Pearl District, in the United States. Daniel Shoemaker opened the bar in 2007. Thrillist contributor Pete Dombrosky called the lounge "quiet and inventive". He wrote, "The impressive drink menu, paired with a number of upped/casual appetizers, are the makings of a great night out.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema 21, Portland
12 min walk • Cinema 21 is a movie theater in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon, United States. The venue opened as State Theatre in 1925, and was known as Vista during 1941–1942 and 21st Avenue Theatre from 1942 to 1965.
0.4 miE
Church
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland
11 min walk • St. Patrick Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon, United States. The historic church building is the oldest still used as such in Portland. In 1974, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory.
~1560 ftSW
Synagogue
Congregation Shaarie Torah, Portland
8 min walk • Shaarie Torah is a Conservative Jewish congregation and synagogue in Portland, Oregon, United States. The congregation was founded in 1858, while Oregon was still a territory, and built its first synagogue in 1859.
1 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Ringlers Annex, Portland
26 min walk • The Flatiron Building, also known as Ringlers Annex and Espresso Bar is a historic two-story building in downtown Portland, Oregon. Since 1989, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Previously, it had been designated a Portland Landmark by the city's Historic Landmarks Commission in 1988.
~1320 ftW
Park, Playground
Wallace Park, Portland
7 min walk • Wallace Park is a city park in northwest Portland, Oregon, United States.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Bars and clubs, Concerts and shows
Mission Theater and Pub, Portland
18 min walk • The Mission Theater and Pub is a movie theater and pub located in the northwest Portland, Oregon. Formerly a Swedish church and union hall, the theater was re-opened as a McMenamins establishment in 1987.
0.4 miS
Georgian architecture
Campbell Hotel, Portland
12 min walk • The Campbell Hotel, located in northwest Portland, Oregon, is a historic former residential hotel that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now an apartment building named the Campbell Court Apartments.
~840 ftN
Library
Northwest Library, Portland
5 min walk • The Northwest Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library, in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. The branch, which opened in 2001, offers the Multnomah County Library catalog of two million books, periodicals and other materials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northwest District?

Nearby attractions include Northwest Library, Portland (5 min walk), Christine Becker House, Portland (6 min walk), Wallace Park, Portland (7 min walk), Congregation Shaarie Torah, Portland (8 min walk).

How to get to Northwest District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northwest District:

Bus

Northwest 23rd & Overton • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
Northwest Thurman & 23rd • Lines: 24, 26, 77 (5 min walk)

Tram

Northwest 23rd & Marshall • Lines: Ns (5 min walk)

Light rail

Providence Park • Lines: Blue, Red (23 min walk)
Goose Hollow/Southwest Jefferson Street • Lines: Blue, Red (27 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (28 min walk)