Portland is known for its unique shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. Many of these are centered around some of our best walking streets in the city. If you want to combine a little shopping (or window shopping) with your stroll, these are the best places in the city to hit the streets. The top iconic spots for a stroll in the city include:
1. SE Belmont Street
The stretch between 33rd Avenue and SE Cesar Chavez Boulevard is the best strip of Belmont for walking. Find unique shops, food, and drinks on this short stretch of this SE street.
2. N Mississippi Avenue
A mix of boutiques and eclectic shops makes this area eye-catching. Stroll this fun strip of shops and enjoy some fine chocolate, unique children's clothing, designer fashions, or a couple of drinks all in one place.
3. SE Hawthorne Boulevard
If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or clothing, Hawthorne is the place to head. While the NE section of the street has plenty of shops, the most walkable area is between SE 34th and 39th Avenues, where the shops are most concentrated.
4. NE Alberta Street
This stretch of street has plenty to amuse you from furniture to art galleries to clothing to food. The most interesting cluster of commerce is between NE 15th and NE 25th Avenues.
5. NW 23rd Avenue
This upscale stretch of the Alphabet District is perfect for a stroll on a nice day. Enjoy a mix of larger national shops with smaller local ones at this iconic shopping street. Start on Burnside and head north for the best range of shops.
6. NE Broadway Street
Around NE 15th is the best place to start walking in this historic neighborhood. Lined with shops ranging from kitchenwares to yarn, to shoes to jewelry, this popular strip is definitely a great place to pass some time.
7. NW 13th Avenue
Once a warehouse district, the revitalized Pearl District is thriving with premier food, drink and shopping. Stroll this lively street to find a mix of great restaurants, both large and small shops, and a lot of the area's characteristic charm.
8. SE Division Street
Another revitalized area, the Division/Clinton enclave has some of the best food in the city and a mix of wonderfully eclectic shops.
What is your favorite iconic Portland street for strolling? Let us know in the comments below.
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