Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Library

Post Hip: 7868 S.W. Capitol Hwy. [shop]

503.293.9125

An independent music CD store in Multnomah Village with a wide assortment of quality new and used jazz, blues, classical and multicultural CDs, plus "hand-picked eclectic books" and folk art on the walls. You can borrow a headset and sit on the couch in the window to check out the CDs. It is a friendly, comfortable and laid back place to explore muscial offerings or sell back your old CDs.
Woods Memorial Natural Area: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=866&subareas=5

S.W. 45th Ave. & Woods St. [ramble]

This beautiful wooded park boasts a landscape that is 98% native, with a creek and lots of wildlife. Some folks have even spotted elk! This is definitely a good place to get away from city life.