Old Town
This historic NW neighborhood was the original urban core of Portland and today boasts the 2nd largest concentration of cast-iron buildings in the United States. The Old Town Business District contains such notable attractions as the Portland Saturday Market, Lan Su Chinese Gardens and Skidmore Fountain which is Portland’s oldest work of public art dating back to 1888.
220 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 104 | Portland, OR 97209
Did you know?
Old Town is home to some of Portland’s most beloved attractions: Voodoo Doughnuts, Portland Saturday Market, Union Station and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
22 SW 3rd Ave
239 NW Everett St
Old Town Pizza, located in the lobby of the former Merchant Hotel (built in 1880) is home to a resident ghost named Nina. She is often seen by customers wearing a black dress, observing diners and wandering the basement below.
226 NW Davis St
Old Town is exploding with creative and tech companies, including Airbnb, Squarespace, ThinkShout, OpenSesame, Lytics, Athletepath, Netop, Acquia, and others.
Originally built in 1881 as lodging for sailors, The Society Hotel was restored to its former glory in 2015 and now provides historic accommodation for travelers of all types.
203 NW 3rd Ave
SIGNATURE ANNUAL EVENTS
Creative Arts Festival (September)
Winter Social (December)
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