Some of the finest Indian, Pakistani, Thai, Japanese and Moroccan restaurants in town reside in the Clinton neighborhood in addition to a smattering of coffee shops where one could either start a revolution or sit back and enjoy a drink while taking in some live music. Ask a local, however, about the highlights of Clinton and you will hear about the community. Known as the home of People’s Co-Op, this neighborhood has long been a powerful example of community organizing. In the 1970s the City of Portland planned to bulldoze through the neighborhood to create the Mt. Hood Freeway. The people of Clinton rose in opposition, insisting on the preservation of this historical sector—and their homes. Now Sunset Magazine insists, “Pedestrians have the right of way along this quiet stretch in southeast Portland, where you’ll likely see more people passing on foot or on bike than zooming by in cars.” Walkscore.com agrees. The walk score is a whopping 91%! I recommend you hop on your bike and head straight up Clinton—one of the oldest bike boulevards in Portland. Be certain to pop on over to one of two of the best bike shops in town while you are visiting, and promise you will not skip the Clinton Street Theatre! If you have not already found yourself here for the annual Filmed by Bike Film Festival screening, then you really ought to get yourself acquainted.
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