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Alberta Arts District History Walking Tour

5.012 reviews

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

In 1903 the Alberta streetcar line spurred the growth of this then-suburban neighborhood. Over the next decade, as the population of Portland doubled, Alberta thrived and its business district would mirror those streetcar districts throughout the city. In the 1940s, as the automobile took over, redlining created a thriving multicultural neighborhood that would become known for art, jazz, great food, and a tight community. We'll explore this now hip neighborhood, its ice cream, coffee, art, history, and find out what makes it so special. One hour, 1.25 miles (2 km).

Inclusions

What's included

  • Certified guide

What's not

  • We will pass by coffee shops; beverages are on your own
  • Gratuities for your enthusiastic guides

Itinerary

  1. Throughout the length of eastern Alberta Street, we will explore the art, history and unique flare of the people here. It's known for art, jazz, great food and a tight community of business owners and residents.

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  2. The grocery is always the heart and soul of the neighborhood. We will learn about its long history as part of Portland's cooperative market community and check out the art here.

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  3. Food carts are a big part of Portland's scene. We will learn about some of the great ones here and through the length of Alberta Street

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  4. Alberta Street has been known for its locally made art for many decades. We will learn about some of the makers here and browse the window offerings.

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  5. The tall bike clowns of Alberta are only a few of the cyclists who have made a name for this area. We'll discuss their history as well as the bike community in Portland

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  6. More art graces the windows of this gallery, known for its painters and pottery

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  7. Known for its pour-overs and Gesha coffee, Proud Mary is a coffee shop that no one can stop talking about.

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  8. Portland's artists want to get involved in the craft! We love to browse the racks at Close Knit and other DIY favorites along Alberta

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  9. Which is the best mole restaurant in Portland? You'll hear our recommendations and check out the pretty space here.

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  10. Our community spaces are so often coffee shops with great histories. We'll hear about Just Bob - and perhaps stop in for a coffee if we have time.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Plaza by Frock Boutique -- 1439 NE Alberta St. We will meet in the mural / pedestrian plaza between the vegan restaurant and the boutique.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 16 travellers
Operated by
Around Portland Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Portland

  • Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 285 experiences we list in Portland.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 119 of 285.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Portland

Portland is Oregon's largest city, a green Pacific Northwest city of bridges, rose gardens, food carts, craft beer and views of Mount Hood.

Portland sits where the Willamette River meets the Columbia, with the snow-covered cone of Mount Hood visible to the east on clear days. It is called the City of Roses, and the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park, above the city, has thousands of rose bushes. Forest Park, one of the largest urban forests in the United States, covers the hills west of downtown, and the Japanese Garden nearby is a quiet retreat.

Top-ranked sights in Portland: Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge.

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