Norse Hall
Home to the Norse Hall Association, Norse Hall is an iconic event venue which was built in the year 1928 and is now one of the most photographed structures in the area. The hall is host to several social and cultural activities which are undertaken by the not-for-profit Norse Hall Association operating out of the Grieg Lodge. Besides this, its venues which vary from vast ballrooms, perfect for dances and receptions, to cozy lounges for socializing, are all available on rent for private parties.
The beautiful World Trade Center building is renowned for bringing Portlanders together in many ways. Event planning is big business here and the staff is happy to help. You will find everything from language classes to gourmet meals for social events and business meetings. Business travelers will appreciate the abundant meeting space and the adjacent Portland Oregon Visitor's Center (POVA) will point tourists in the right direction when they begin exploring the beautiful city. Locals can register to become members and enjoy worldwide business opportunities and connections.
We warmly invite you to come discover our urban lavender farm in Northeast Portland. Offering private farm visits, a boutique gift shop, secret gardens, sweet farm animals and an inspirational connection with nature.
If you go to the Oregon Zoo, you should not miss this train. Only people who pay zoo admission can ride these rails. Try both routes. The Washington Park Run a quick, 35-minute 4-mile jaunt from the zoo to the Rose Gardens offers a unique tour of the park. The Zoo Loop is much shorter (one mile) and runs the perimeter of the zoo grounds. Schedules for the three trains that run are complicated, so call ahead.
Built in 1890, John Palmer House has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. Over the years it has changed hands many times. From being the base of the Multnomah Conservatory of Music to a B&B and an event space, this lovely structure still holds its charm.
Closed now
Fashioned after Washington DC, this neighborhood was the brainchild of William S. Ladd, the fifth mayor of Portland. Like spokes on a bicycle, the streets at Ladd's Addition radiate from the central park. In 1891, Ladd began developing this close-knit neighborhood. Although World War I delayed construction, most of the grand old homes were built from 1910 to 1925. Now, the neighborhood exudes an old-world charm with its beautiful architectural styles. The community and Portland Parks & Recreation maintain the neighborhood's five small parks.
