Historic Old Town Chinatown, The Heart of Portland, Oregon

Historic Old Town Chinatown,
The Heart of Portland

Portland started here. Today, Old Town includes both the Skidmore Historic District as well as the Historic Japantown New Chinatown District.

Our landmarks are the pride of Portland. The Portland Chinese Classical Garden, the Japanese American Historical Plaza , Portland Saturday Market the Oregon Jewish Museum, the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, and the Oregon Maritime Museum welcome visitors from around the world.

See the sights. Hear the stories.
Portland’s oldest neighborhood comes alive with the stories of merchants, settlers, businesses and founding families.

Discover what's new in Old Town.
Shopping, dining, galleries, entertainment and family fun await visitors of all ages.

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Upcoming Events

Neighborhood Association Meeting Calendar
Look here for an up-to-date calendar. Varied and various!
First Thursdays
Our Arts District is vibrant and eclectic. Enjoy an evening out in the Heart of Portland.
First Sundays
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities on the first Sunday of the month.

<< LOOK AROUND >>

RESTAURANTS

			Sample the world's cuisines right here. Dining >>

LIVE HERE!

			Apartment and Condo living with easy access to the best of Portland. Find Your Place >>

RETAIL

			Find a favorite Antique, Import, Home Dec or Boutique in Old Town. Shopping >>

CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN

			The "garden of awakening orchids", Lan Su Yuan is never twice the same. Portland Classical Chinese Garden >>

SERVICES

			The neighborhood is also home to a wide variety of professional services, from architects to web services. Professional Services >>

SATURDAY MARKET

			Supporting artisans for over 35 years! It's all about handcraft at the Portland Saturday Market >>

GALLERIES

			Affordable, approachable galleries are the heart of Old Town Chinatown. Galleries >>

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

			Civic, cultural and historic organizations offer enrichment programs and volunteer opportunities. Culture & History >>

NIGHT LIFE

			Live music, top DJs and more, an eclectic mix of the kitsch, the cool... Read more >>

LINKS

			Moving to Old Town Chinatown? Just looking around? Look here for links to our neighborhood, town, region, and state. Links >>

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