Why We Love Portland – Amenities Galore!

This month, we continue to showcase great things about our city and share them with you because Portland has so much to celebrate! There are so many things we love here and so much more to learn about. This week, we researched Portland’s amenities:

Amenities Galore!

“In property and land use planning, amenity is something considered to benefit a location, contribute to its enjoyment, and thereby increase its value.” Thanks Wikipedia for that great definition and we agree! When choosing a place to live, you are scrutinizing the actual property, but what about the amenities?

There are three levels of amenities to consider when purchasing your new place to live:
  1. The property amenities (especially apropos if you are buying a condo),
  2. The neighborhood amenities, and
  3. Portland’s amenities.
Property amenities could include a pool, gardens, concierge, or fitness room for example (once again, this is something you look for in a condo, but certainly can add to your own property).
Neighborhood amenities are things like cafes, shops, restaurants, parks, gardens, fitness spaces, and salons.
Finally, Portland has amenities, too! We have tremendous access to nature: Mt. Hood for skiing and hiking, the high desert of Central Oregon, farms to visit, the waterfalls and hikes in the gorge, rivers for fishing and swimming, and then there is the amazing Pacific Ocean!

Below are some of our more natural amenities to enjoy!

There are over 200 parks and public gardens in the city of Portland. The park acreage alone is 11,670 acres!

Hikes: 194
There are 194 listed trails near the Portland metro

Waterfalls: 236
142 in Clackamas County
69 in Multnomah County
25 in Washington County

Community Gardens: 58
There are 58 community gardens located in the city of Portland

Farms:
144 food farms near Portland
13 you-cut Christmas tree farms near Portland
5 you-pick flower farms near Portland

Need a quick day trip idea? Reach out to us, we have several to share with you!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

WHY WE LOVE PORTLAND: Food, Chefs, and Restaurants–Oh My!

Portland is a foodie town with some of the best food in the world and from around the world. We are teeming with creative chefs, beautiful spaces, and radical food carts! Take a look below at what we found out:
With over 500 Food Carts in the city, you can get food from anywhere around the world!
Award Winning and Celebrity Chefs:
Portland is home to several chefs who have been nominated for or won the James Beard Award for Excellence in Culinary Arts and some have even starred on TV shows. So get out there and support these amazing culture makers!Tea Houses:
There are 36 tea houses/rooms in the Portland metro area, from boho style tea dens, to modernist minimal, to the queen’s parlor. Portland loves a hot cup of tea, iced and boba tea. Check this out for more on where to go!

Coffee Roasters:
There are 29 coffee companies that roast their coffee within the city of Portland! According to the checker at our local grocery store, COAVA is amazing…check it out!

Craft Breweries: 
Besides many in home breweries around the city, there are over 70 breweries in Portland. Grab your stein and go get a frosty!

Foods you can forage in the PNW:
– 14 seaside foods
– 32 edible berries
– 61 edible plants
– 12 different types of mushrooms

CLICK HERE to find out more

Wineries:
There are over 700 wineries in the Willamette Valley. Step aside Napa, there’s a new wine tour in town!

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.