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<\/p>\nFormerly known as the Alphabet District, Nob Hill is a trendsetting neighborhood for singles, families and urban professionals. The well-heeled area draws shoppers and city dwellers looking for charming boutiques and upscale shops. Businesses and retailers are nestled directly inside converted Victorian and craftsman homes to create a charming backdrop for the neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Nob Hill is a historic neighborhood with century homes lining the streets alongside modern apartment complexes. The area is mesmerizing for architecture lovers, with notable original detailing bringing character to the buildings around the neighborhood.<\/p>\n
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Nob Hill encompasses Northwest 21st and 23rd Avenues and West Burnside Street to Northwest Thurman Street. Several other trendy neighborhoods brush up against Nob Hill’s borders, including the Pearl District, Downtown Portland and Goose Hollow.<\/p>\n
Captain John Heard Couch, a seafarer who founded Oregon’s first newspaper, saw a vision for Portland’s Northwest section. He envisioned Portland’s position along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers as a grand commercial epicenter and got busy developing the area.<\/p>\n
The Captain’s plans didn’t quite come into fruition, but many of the streets were once named after letters like “A Street” and lent the inspiration for its original name, the Alphabet District.<\/p>\n
What to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n Nob Hill is regarded as a ritzy urban neighborhood where locals and tourists crowd the streets looking for a caf\u00e9 to watch while sipping a cappuccino. The community is also rich with galleries and boutiques, and some upscale chain retailers like Girl and Eclectic Home. Your dollar may not go as far in Nob Hill as other Portland neighborhoods, but there’s no sales tax in Oregon, offering more incentives to come and spend.<\/p>\n There’s life beyond shopping and high-end restaurants in Nob Hill. Sports fans aren’t far from Goose Hollow’s Providence Park off of Burnside. The Artist’s Repertory Theater and Cinema 21 are also hotspots for classic entertainment.<\/p>\n Green space is scarce around Nob Hill, but there are 5,000 acres to explore in Forest Park just east of Nob Hill. The park features 70 miles of hiking and biking trails along wooded parkside trails. The 30-mile Wildwood Trail spans across Forest Hill and connects the park to the Audubon Society Society and Washington Park.<\/p>\n The city’s mantra is “Keep Portland Weird,” and Nob Hill and the Northwest District uphold this badge of honor. You won’t find as many funky boutiques in the neighborhood, however, there are gems like The FreakyButTrue Peculiarium and Museum. Bigfoot greets customers to the oddities museum, ice cream parlor, gift shop and art gallery where you might see an alien autopsy table.<\/p>\n Where to Eat & Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n Nob Hill is known for its dining scene and eclectic fare. Locals savor authentic dishes and traditional Moroccan ingredients at Marrakesh Restaurant. Plates of lamb couscous are worth the wait but don’t be in a hurry to go. For upscale French cuisine, Restaurant St. Jack serves up mussels, steak fries and escargot.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by St. Jack Restaurant & Bar (@stjackpdx)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2021\/01\/Portland-56.jpg\")
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