Though most of Newberg enjoys serene views of the valley, the gentle rustle of wind through the trees or the clink of a golf club hitting a golf ball, there is one part of Newberg that almost never sleeps, the Downtown area. For roughly twelve blocks buildings and businesses stretch that range from quaint boutiques to pet shops and nearly everything in between. That being said, Downtown Newberg is a great place to spend the day exploring.
My favorite stores Downtown are Janis' Jewelry and Gifts, Critter Cabana and Chapters. Janis' Jewelry has trendy clothing, quirky gifts and amazing accessories, many of which are locally made -- it's a great place to go if you or someone you know loves fashion and/or unique gifts. Critter Cabana is a pet store/ pet supply store/ groomer with lots of character. They have parrots, fish, guinea pigs and many other animals up for adoption and generally they have adoptable puppies as well. One thing that makes Critter Cabana really unique is the fact that they have tortoises that roam freely around the store. Chapters is a book store/ coffee shop (pictured below), but in addition to those it is also a great place to catch up with friends and a quiet place to study.
My favorite stores Downtown are Janis' Jewelry and Gifts, Critter Cabana and Chapters. Janis' Jewelry has trendy clothing, quirky gifts and amazing accessories, many of which are locally made -- it's a great place to go if you or someone you know loves fashion and/or unique gifts. Critter Cabana is a pet store/ pet supply store/ groomer with lots of character. They have parrots, fish, guinea pigs and many other animals up for adoption and generally they have adoptable puppies as well. One thing that makes Critter Cabana really unique is the fact that they have tortoises that roam freely around the store. Chapters is a book store/ coffee shop (pictured below), but in addition to those it is also a great place to catch up with friends and a quiet place to study.
This part of Newberg isn't all commercial though. It also has a rich history. Many of the buildings down there are quite old, some being built as early as 1888. That agedness is one of the reasons why I love it. Like I said in an earlier post, I'm drawn to things that show their age, whether that be old cars or buildings. Maybe I love the little details the builders added to the trim, or maybe I just love the contrast between the vintage designs and the modern world. Either way, I think the buildings are really aesthetic and cool to take pictures of.
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