Explore the Vibrant Alberta Arts District

Where it is:

The Alberta Arts district is located along Alberta Street, between NE 12th and NE 33rd Streets. Its officially in the Concordia neighborhood.

Best known for:

• A lively arts community that throws a big party every Last Thursday of the month
• Funky galleries, independently owned boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants
• One of Portland’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods, with many African-American and Latino-owned businesses
• Starting in the 1990s, a major revitalization of both residential and commercial buildings, resulting in rapidly rising property values

Getting there:

From downtown, take the Alberta Street exit off of I-5 and turn right onto NE Alberta. NE 33rd and NE MLK are two streets that provide good access to Alberta. Buses that run to the neighborhood are 8, 9, and 10.

Essentials:

Zip code
97211

Nearest post office
630 NE Killingsworth Street

Grocery stores
New Seasons at NE 33rd/Killingsworth. Alberta Co-op grocery at NE 15th/Alberta

Pharmacy
Walgreens at NE 33rd/Killingsworth

Nearby schools
Elementary school: Vernon Elementary School
Middle school: Tubman Middle School
High school: Jefferson High School

Best Shopping:

Grasshopper
1808 NE Alberta Street
Irresistible, high-end children’s apparel.

Tumbleweed
1804 NE Alberta Street
Dresses and separates that were made for cowboy boots.

Office
2204 NE Alberta Street
Uber-cool stationary and office accessories.

PedX
2230 NE Alberta
Cutting edge styles of women’s and men’s shoes.

Urban Exchange
1207 NE Alberta
Consignment store for furniture and home décor.

Best Restaurants:

Bernie’s Southern Bistro
2904 NE Alberta Street
Upscale versions of down-home favorites.

Thai Noon
2635 NE Alberta Street
Fresh and spicy, they even offer organic vegetables.

Ciao Vito
2203 NE Alberta Street
Rustic Italian fare that’s worth the wait.

Bella Faccia
2934 NE Alberta Street
Slices and full pies of east-coast style pizza.

Taqueria La Sirenita
2904 NE Alberta Street
Dirt-cheap tacos and burritos best taken to-go.

More about Alberta:

Art on Alberta