Travel
Below you’ll find details about our venue, parking, hotel block, and local recommendations.
Our Venue
The Armory
128 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR
A welcome sign will be outside of the venue to help direct you.
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While the cost of parking varies, on-street parking is free after 7 p.m. throughout the week. We suggest downloading the Parking Kitty app for convenience.
For more information on city parking, please visit www.portland.gov.
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The Brewery Blocks/Whole Foods Underground Parking Garage is the largest lot in Portland and it is located one block from The Armory. It’s a well-lit, security-patrolled underground garage that houses 1,300 parking spaces. There are two entrances* to this lot: NW Twelfth Avenue or NW Thirteenth Avenue, between Couch and Davis Streets. The elevators take you into the M Financial Building lobby (just around the corner from the Armory) or into Whole Foods on the corner of Couch and NW Twelfth Avenue.
*Please note: If your vehicle remains parked in this lot past 11 p.m., use the entrance on NW Thirteenth Avenue for after-hours access.
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Bus
The Armory is located in the heart of the Pearl District on NW Eleventh Avenue and Davis Street, just a short walk from most bus lines.
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From the eastbound train, get off at the 9th Avenue/Library stop. From the westbound train, get off at the Tenth Avenue/SW Morrison Street stop. Walk to Tenth Avenue and turn right, follow Tenth Avenue to Davis (approx. 6 blocks) and turn right to corner of Eleventh Avenue or Walk to corner of Tenth and Yamhill and board the Portland Streetcar, get off at Couch Street stop and walk to corner of Eleventh Avenue and Davis Street.
Streetcar
The Armory is also conveniently located directly on the streetcar line. The Portland Streetcar runs on Tenth Avenue (to NW 23rd) and on Eleventh Avenue (to Portland State University) and stops on the corner of NW Couch Street respectively. The entrance to The Armory is on the corner of NW Eleventh and Davis (one block north of Couch).
For complete transit directions from your location use the trip planner at www.trimet.org.
Mark Spencer Hotel
409 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR
97205
This charming local hotel is short walk to The Armory and many great restaurants that can be found in the Pearl District. Parking is available for an additional fee, but includes unlimited in and out privileges during your stay.
A block of rooms has been set aside for our guests.
To take advantage of our special rates, please email AWinfield@MarkSpencer.com directly by December 27.
Our Favorite Stops
Powells City of Books
A city block of books and also a coffee shop.
1005 W Burnside St.
powells.com Oregon Zoo
Explore this hidden oasis nestled in Washington Park.
4001 SW Canyon Rd
www.oregonzoo.org
OMSI
Space, science, female empowerment… plus a submarine!
1495 SE Water Ave
omsi.edu Escape from New York Pizza
A proper slice. (But we recommend you get a whole pie.)
622 NW 23rd Ave
efnypizza.net