What are the nearest attractions to Alphabet District?

Attractions near Alphabet District: Pittock Mansion Forest Park Washington Park

What else should I know about attractions in Portland?

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Alphabet District - What To Know BEFORE You Go

The basics

If you look at a map of the neighborhood before exploring, you'll discover the reason for the Alphabet District moniker: the streets' names progress alphabetically as you walk north. You can walk from Burnside to Couch, Davis to Everett, until you reach Wilson—the end of the line.

You can easily explore the Alphabet District on a ""best of"" sightseeing tour, since most cover the Pearl District and downtown area, or visit independently and let your feet lead the way. It's easy to pair a visit with a jaunt through the Pearl District and stop at famed Portland establishments like Voodoo Donut and Powell's City of Books.

How to get there

Despite the tempting offer of free street parking, it's best to take public transit, as parking spots are hard to come by. You can hop on the Portland Streetcar along Northrop and Lovejoy Streets and arrive directly from Downtown Portland. You can also take MAX Light Rail service, which stops nearby at SW 18th Street and Morrison.

Trip ideas

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When to get there

There's really no bad time to visit but you’ll get the best weather in June, July, and August—an ideal choice if you want to hike in Forest Park, visit the nearby International Rose Test Garden, or book a photo shoot. If you visit in September you can watch scores of birds descend on Chapman Elementary School, on 26th Avenue, when the Vaux’s swifts arrive from Canada.

Where to Sip the Best Beer in Portland

Ask around and you'll get wildly different answers about where to find the best beer in Portland. Fortunately, it's a worthwhile undertaking, and there are several standout breweries near the Alphabet District. Kells Brewery offers an Irish pub setting, Breakside is a good choice for industrial-chic, and Deschutes offers a more family-friendly vibe. When in doubt, book a brewery tour and have a local beer fanatic show you around.

Alphabet District

The basics

Things to know before you go