Northwest Portland / Nob Hill is a great place to explore. The Northwest 23rd Avenue is a shopper's paradise with its specialty shops, local flavor and branded names. Stroll through this neighborhood's charming Crafstman and Victorian store-fronts that are home to quaint eateries, cafes and shops. But that's not all. The Pittock Mansion, Peculiarium and Oregon Jewish Museum and Center are fascinating places to visit. Don't miss Forest Park in your itinerary when in this district.
North Mississippi is a well known area in Portland for fine shopping. It houses unusual eateries and shops selling uncommon items. A lot of classic shops like The Meadow, Gypsy Chic, Black Wagon and Flutter are a good place to begin one's foray into the world of shopping. The main eateries and live music venues that line the streets add to the appeal of the evenings here. Whenever you travel to Portland, make sure to chalk out a day for exploring this vibrant area for a memorable experience.
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Nestled in the heart of Stafford, this ancient island boasts a striking interplay of history and nature. An erstwhile quarry site, the island is now an expansive wooded territory cradling a melange of natural marvels in its depths. Situated in the Colombian River, Government Island was first discovered by British explorers in 1792 and later, during the famed Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. The island was acquired by the United States in order to grow hay in 1850. Most notably, the island features the Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge with Interstate 205 passing over the land mass. At Government Island, trails weave through dense forests, whereas its sandy recesses are an idyllic camping site. The island harbors a menagerie of birds, mammals and vegetation, and is a site shrouded in equal parts natural heritage and history.
Situated in Washington Park, this memorial was established as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. The Oregon Holocaust Resource Center became a meeting point for many survivors of the brutalities in Nazi Germany, and together they conceived the idea for a memorial that would serve as a reminder of the horrors Jews were subjected to. The memorial comprises a stone bench with wrought iron gating, situated behind a cobble-stoned area that symbolizes the town squares where Jews were gathered before being carted off to concentration camps. It vividly brings to life many of the things that had become commonplace during the Holocaust, like the shoes and personal belongings left behind in terror. You can delve into the history of the Holocaust, read quotations from those who survived, and even visit a wall on which the names of those who died are engraved.
