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Irvington/NE Broadway

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Irvington
Where it is:

Between NE Broadway and NE Fremont, between NE 7th and NE 26th.

Best known for:

  • Large, historic homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some of which have been turned into bed-and-breakfasts like the Lion and the Rose.
  • Shopping area centered around NE 15th/Broadway.
  • Close to Lloyd Mall, the Oregon Convention Center and the Rose Garden Arena.
  • The annual Irvington Home Tour, a fundraising event where the historic homes of the neighborhood are open to the public.
Getting there:

  • From downtown, take the Broadway Bridge and you’ll end up in Irvington.
  • From SE Portland, take Martin Luther King Boulevard to NE Weidler. Take a right on Weidler and a left on NE 15th.
  • From I-5 S, take the Rose Quarter Exit ( #302A) and get in the left lane. At the second light, turn left onto Weidler, then a left on NE 15th.
  • From I-5 N, take the Rose Quarter Exit (#302A). Stay in the right and merge onto Weidler. At the exit, turn right onto Weidler, then a left onto NE 15th.
Essentials:

Zip code
97232

Nearest post office
123 NE 3rd Ave or 815 NE Schuyler St

Grocery stores
Safeway
1100 NE Broadway

Wild Oats
3535 NE 15th Ave

Fred Meyer
3030 NE Weidler St

Pharmacies
The Safeway and Fred Meyer locations listed above have pharmacies.

Walgreens (not in Irvington)
1620 NE Grand Avenue

Nearby schools

Elementary: Irvington Elementary School and Hollywood Elementary School
Middle School: Fernwood
High School: Benson High School and Grant High School

Best Restaurants:

Acadia
1303 NE Fremont St.
An upscale New Orleans Bistro.

Colosso
1932 NE Broadway
Tasty tapas and to-die-for cocktails in a romantic setting.

Yuki
1337 NE Broadway
Super-fresh sushi with an extensive list of special rolls to choose from.

Pastini Pastaria
1426 NE Broadway
Pastas, salads, and sandwiches made from scratch.

Chai Yo
1411 NE Broadway
A stand-out among the many Thai restaurants along NE Broadway.

Best Shopping:

Matisse
1411 NE Broadway
A charming boutique for special girly clothes.

Furever
1902 NE Broadway
Spoil your pets with the best food, accessories, and treats.

Mimi & Lena
1914 NE Broadway
Gorgeous fashions for sophisticated women and children.

Paper Garden
1713 NE 15th Ave.
An ever-evolving selection of elegant cards and gifts.

Emily Jane
1428 NE Broadway
Amazingly beautiful jewels, sought-after by stylish women.

Kitchen Kaboodle
A mind-boggling array of cookware and modern home décor.

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