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Sellwood: Charm and Eccentricity in the heart of Portland
Portland is home to a number of different, eclectic neighborhoods. The Pearl offers ritzy, high-quality shops and restaurants. The downtown area is ideal for bar-hopping. Northeast Alberta and Mississippi are home to a thriving art scene. The Hawthorne District overflows with funky shops and colorful characters. But if you are for security, personality and community charm, look no further than Sellwood.
Nestled next to the Willamette River in Southeast Portland, Sellwood is the place for traditional, locally-do, beautiful historic homes and a strong, nostalgic Sense of community to be. Sellwood and the adjacent districts of Moreland are family friendly and offer a range of architectural styles, from Victorian Houses to cozy cottages and bungalows. The streets are cool and the air is fresh, thanks to the many trees that dot the sidewalks. It is not unusual Families look for an evening stroll or a group of children playing a pick-up game of basketball a few days ago. The area exudes friendliness and security; It is no wonder that potential homeowners are vying for spots in this beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest.
The beauty and safety his neighborhood are not the only features draws home-buyers and new families to Sellwood. The wide range of locally-owned restaurants and stores may be sweetening the deal. The Ugly Mug Coffeehouse is Sellwood premiere coffee alternative source. With fresh coffee and pastries, beer, wine, and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, the ugly mug is the perfect place to crack a book or catch up with an old friend. The Grand Central Bakery is another great opportunity for a fresh cup Coffee and delicious pastries. They also do lunch and offers a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches on their own wonderful bread. Try, if you are looking for more of Assagio an elegant dinner option. With Italian gourmet food and wine, Assagio is the perfect choice for an intimate evening for two. And who could possibly resist Papa Hayden's proportioned to specialize in, sumptuous gourmet desserts.
Sellwood is also known for his seemingly endless supply of antique shops. Whether you deliver now an entire room or simply find the perfect finishing detail Sellwood will not disappoint the old options. If you can not find what you're looking at the infamous Stars Antique Mall has from ancient times the provision of the Sellwood with beautiful furniture and collectibles for over 35 years. The Den features a constantly changing roster of trinkets, waiting to be rediscovered. Farmhouse Antiques is a collection of eight different brands, under one roof. From Ceramics, jewelry, old-time postcards is, Farmhouse is a great example of what can be achieved when working together like-minded business people, a only goal.
The antiques adventure does not end, either. Kathy's Antiques features ornate and beautiful glass – lots of it. R. Spencer Antiques focuses on the buying and selling locally, and the Raven is home to some of the most interesting Portland – and dangerous – military antiques. Oh, and then there is the Sellwood Antique Collective eighty and the Sellwood Antique Mall on traders from work of these two locations, so that there is little chance you will not find what you need and, as so often the case, a few things that you do not.
After you have taken out antiques, make sure to the natural beauty A happy by many Sellwood Park instead. The Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is dedicated to over 140 acres of wetlands for the conservation of some of the region's most valuable animals. Both the Sellwood Riverfront Park and the Sellwood Park offer the chance for fresh air and plenty of exercise. Sellwood Park has baseball, football, soccer and softball fields, Basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas and many native vegetation Oregon. Sellwood also offers the natural beauty and family fun destination spots such as Sellwood Community Garden, the Sellwood Pool, the Eastmoreland Golf Course and the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Sellwood is also home to the Westmoreland Casting Pond, for historical the Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race event used. It is often used by remote control boat hobbyists as well as for casting.
They are for non-stop noise look for pollution, anti-social or downright rude neighbors live, and the general bustle of the city, Sellwood may not be the best part of the city for you be. But if what you are looking for are quiet streets, friendly residents flights, quaint local retail and food, and a general sense of nostalgic charm, no further. You are already at home.
~ Ben Anton, 2008
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