North Mississippi Ave in Portland used to be one of those neighborhoods (many years ago) where it wasn't uncommon to see houses boarded up, shady people hanging out on street corners, and the sound of gun fire could be heard on occasion...not a pretty picture...However, and thankfully times have changed for this gem of a neighborhood and this is one of the coolest city hikes or bikes I know of. Mississippi practically from Mason to Fremont is lined with coffee shops, comfy bistros, quaint clothing shops, a nursery filled with wonderful plants and live chickens roaming free in the garden area, and a salt shop...that's right a shop that sell nothing but different types of salt...and it isn't hard to find a place to lock up your bike once your there...if riding a bike is more to your fancy. I wouldn't call this a family friendly outing...older kids won't appreciate it, and younger kids will bore quickly this is more for the adults at home, and Fido (as long as your prepared to scoop)...A good pair of walking shoes, light jacket, an a interest in local flavor...everything from beer, pizza and something called a Dutch Taco (?) to the interesting shops that will have you leaving the street and roaming around inside finding one treasure after another.
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