Hawthorne Boulevard
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Hawthorne Boulevard

Portland, Oregon

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Portland's most walkable commercial strip, running from 30th to 50th with a density of vintage shops, bookstores, cafes, and restaurants that makes it feel like the city in miniature. It's where old Portland and new Portland overlap most visibly — a head shop next to a natural wine bar next to a used bookstore. Walk it end to end. Let it tell you what Portland is.

Insider tip

Start at 30th and walk east. Stop at Movie Madness for the museum of film props, Bagdad Theater for a beer and a movie, and any vintage shop that catches your eye.

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