Northwest Portland encompasses the largest landscape of any of the Portland areas. From Old Town in downtown Portland through the Pearl and NW Districts, then over the West Hills and into the suburban neighborhoods of the Bethany area north of Beaverton in Washington County. It even stretches far enough north to also include the beauty that is Sauvie Island.
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Schools Info for NW Portland OR
The part of NW Portland that falls within Multnomah County is within the boundaries of the Portland Public School District. The part of Portland that falls within neighboring Washington County, falls within the Beaverton School District.
The French American International School is located on BW Barnes Rd, on the backside of the west hills.
Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in Downtown Portland on NW Broadway.
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Things to Do in NW Portland
Sauvie Island, located about 10 miles north of Downtown Portland, and is where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet. This island is home to dozens of farms, some of which are highly sought berry farms and pumpkin patches. The island is also popular for bike riders, who love its flat landscape and sleepy roads. Lastly, it’s access to the Columbia River via few public beaches makes it an ideal place to kayak and boat.
Take a hike in the city. Portland’s Forest Park is one of the largest Urban Forests in the county. Spanning 5,200 acres of the West Hills, the park over looks the city and the Willamette River. With more than 80 miles of trails, you will have no shortage of ways to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours.
Take a tour of the Pittock Mansion, a French Renaissance-style Chateau that was built in 1914. Now owned by Portland Parks and Rec, it sits on 46 acres, over looking the city.
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