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Located in Clackamas County West Linn is often called the city of hills, trees and rivers. This fast-growing community just 12 miles south of Portland has all of the advantages of being close to the urban amenities of the metropolitan area, while still retaining small town charm. West Linn real estate has much to offer the home buyer.
Largely residential, with household incomes falling within the middle-class to comfortably affluent range, families are drawn to the calm safe environment, lush greenery, spacious homes and good schools.
At the Juncture of Two Rivers
Flanked by the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers, West Linn is great hunting grounds for fishing enthusiasts. Kayaking, canoeing and boating off the Cedaroak boat ramp is popular. There is also access to the river, wildlife viewing, fishing and hiking trails.
The historic Willamette district is a thriving mix of unique businesses, activities, restaurants and housing that serves to attract local citizens and to assure future residents that West Linn has a bit more to offer than being only a bedroom community.
Quality Shopping
For shopping, West Linn has the Market of Choice, a local grocery that features Painted Hills meats. There is also a Safeway on Salamo Road. Across the Willamette River in Oregon City one finds the multipurpose Oregon City Shopping Center and the Spicer Brothers Produce store, offering a large selection of fresh produce since 1988.
Like daffodils in spring, farmers markets are springing up all over. West Linn’s Farmers & Artists Markets, operates Tuesdays from June to mid September from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the corner of 13th Street and Willamette Falls Drive. In addition to seasonal produce, local artists exhibit their crafts and paintings while live music contributes a mellow vibe.
Multitude of Activities
The city has numerous parks and is a favorite of birders, with many walking trails and river views. There are also sports fields, a shelter, and an unleashed dog area, as well as a walking bridge to Cedar Island.
Indeed, West Linn has a number of thriving restaurants. Have a burger and brew at B.J. Willy’s Public House & Eatery and go burn it off at Flourish Pilates. Northwest Continental dining holds sway at Alium, where the Chefs Pascal Chureau and Ian Ragsdale offer local, sustainably conscious epicurean plates featuring New American and European cuisines. Allium takes its inspiration from the small, bustling village bistros of France.
For multiplex movie fans the screens in Oregon City, Milwaukie and Lake Oswego are just minutes away.
The annual West Linn Old Time Fair is held every July as a three-day extravaganza that includes carnival rides, music, food, games and a custom car show. West Linn hold an annual Arts Festival over Labor Day Weekend on the river in front of Willamette Park featuring Northwest artists and craft goods.
If you’re looking to relocate, a West Linn home for sale is worth a look.
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