Portland, United States
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Hawthorne is an easygoing east-side street with plenty to do and good food. It is low-key, though farther from Downtown. It suits a solo traveler who likes bookshops, music venues and relaxed pubs.
Hawthorne is one of Portland's classic east-side commercial streets, a long run of bookshops, vintage stores, cafes, pubs, theaters and restaurants stretching from the river toward Mount Tabor. The busiest stretch, roughly SE 30th to 40th, has steady foot traffic through the evening and a young, bohemian crowd. The surrounding blocks are residential and quiet. Eating or drinking alone is easy. As elsewhere in the city, lock bikes, leave nothing in cars and use a ride after late events. Buses along Hawthorne connect to Downtown, and the Eastside Streetcar and Division and Belmont streets are nearby.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ModerateEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
ModerateHomelessness Visibility
ModerateGetting By in English
ExcellentAreas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
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Help other women stay safe in Hawthorne
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.