Division/Clinton
It’s a bit of an in-joke among residents of the Division-Clinton area that no one ever leaves the neighborhood, and why would they? SE Division and Clinton Streets from 12th to 52nd Ave offer all the coffee shops (Stumptown, Wallflower), tap rooms (Imperial), bistros (Jacqueline, Harlow), and James Beard Award nominees (Oma’s Hideaway, Magna Kusina) that any self-respecting Portland neighborhood takes for granted. But what sets this district apart is the remarkable diversity of resale shops, from thrifty finds (Village Merchants) to designer consignment (Raylee) to museum-worthy vintage (Xtabay), and its overwhelming options when it comes to sweets. There’s frozen custard (Cornet), gelato (Pinolo), ice cream (Salt & Straw, Fifty Licks), pies (Lauretta Jean’s), Food-Network-worthy plated desserts (Libre) and much, much more.
Did you know?
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St) opened in 1915. The theater has been showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday night since April 1978, making it the longest running RHPS in the world.
Artisans still make their home on Division/Clinton including Langlitz Leather (2443 SE Division St), makers of custom motorcycle jackets since 1947, and Ship John (4310 SE Division), makers of fine leather and canvas goods.
Division Street is served by the FX-2 express bus line, with buses arriving every 12 minutes for most of the day.
Clinton Street is designated a neighborhood greenway and bike boulevard, with as many as 2,000 bikes using the route daily.
SIGNATURE ANNUAL EVENTS
Clinton Street Fair (September)
Small Business Saturday (November)
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