The vibrant Southeast district is alive with everything from historic homes and the perfect walking neighborhoods to interesting boutiques, beautiful parks and corner restaurants to the infamous Mt. Tabor, the country's only city-bound extinct volcano. Add that to glimmering reservoirs and the spectacular gardens and park, and you'll agree, there's something for everyone here, making it one of the most popular areas of the city.

Just steps from magnificent old Victorians along mature, lush streets in the Hawthorne/Belmont neighborhoods, you'll find plenty of newer action among the many hip new shops and cafes that span the area - perfect for a Saturday morning stroll or evening video rental. Eastmoreland and Westmoreland are known for wonderfully canopied streets and architectural diversity. (Don't miss the scenic Reed College campus in Eastmoreland.) The slower pace, many gardens, pond, and even the charming old-school Oaks Park Amusement Park (in Westmoreland) make it a Mecca for families looking for a touch of yesteryear. Mt. Tabor, named for its no-longer-fiery resident volcano, offers much more than just novelty. The volcano is the centerpiece for a lovely and popular park, complete with many trails and amenities. Meanwhile, quiet streets filled with everything from stately mansions to affordable four-squares make Mt. Tabor a wonderful home. Featuring one of the city's hottest restaurant rows and some of the coolest urban destinations, Laurelhurst offers a peaceful kind of excitement. Its urban agora, offering everything from plants to pinball, seem to perfectly complement its gorgeous 1920s mansions as well as charming bungalows. Lots of trees and even a park make it a wonderful choice for growing families. The truly unique neighborhood of Ladd's Addition gets its reputation from its nontraditional layout centered around several lovely neighborhood rose gardens. More like a maze rather than street grids, residents enjoy snaking in and out of historic, beautifully canopied streets lined with wonderfully preserved mission and bungalow-style homes.