Portland Lindy Exchange 2025
Venues
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The DoubleTree by Hilton is your official Portland Lindy Exchange lodging for 2025! The hotel is located within a 12 minute walk from our main dance venue, Norse Hall, and is situated conveniently on our major public transportation lines, providing easy access to the rest of Portland.
We have secured special rates for both King bed and Double Queen bed rooms, so check out the DoubleTree by Hilton Booking Link to secure your spot!
Overnight parking is $10/day. Our special rate is good for 3 days before and after the exchange, as well as the three nights of the exchange.
Norse Hall — 111 NE 11th Ave
Norse Hall was built and dedicated in 1928 by Norwegian immigrants, members of Grieg Lodge, and has served the Lodge and the community as a home and cultural center ever since. Located just across the Willamette River from the city’s downtown core in the vibrant Lower East Burnside neighborhood, Norse Hall is among the last remaining original ‘ethnic halls’ in Portland. It features one of the finest ballrooms in town, a large stage, two dining rooms and kitchens, spacious meeting room, beautiful library, Nordic arts showcase and comfortable lounge. The building was designed by well-known Portland architect Elmer Feig, and covers a quarter of a city block at 111 N.E. 11th & Couch Street. It is available for use by the community on a private basis.
Parking around Norse Hall is all street parking. We recommend using TriMet (Portland’s public transit system) if possible! The Max green line, red line, and blue line all stop at the Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave stop, which is a 13-minute walk to the venue. Alternatively, the 12 bus runs along Sandy Blvd. Use trimet.org to plan your trips. If you drive, take care not to block the Franz bread factory’s driveways; their trucks need access 24/7 and they will tow you.
Director Park — 815 SW Park Ave
A public plaza in the heart of Downtown Portland, Director Park has been the site of the PDXLX afternoon dance for years. We hire in a dance floor for smooth operating, and there’s a snazzy glass pavilion to keep us dry whatever the weather.
Street parking will be tight. Consider using TriMet (public transit)—the MAX runs right past the park! There are three parking garages on the blocks immediately surrounding the park. For bathrooms, we are invited to visit Nordstrom (entrance at Park & Yamhill). For food, visit Flying Elephant at Fox Tower or wander two blocks away to the food cart pod at Pioneer Square.
Photo: Portland.gov
Migration Brewing Williams Pub & Patio — 3947 N Williams Ave
Migration’s 3rd full kitchen pub is in the modern, award-winning ecoFlats building. Completed in 2010, the building was Energy Trust’s first “Path to Net Zero Energy” project and is one of the city’s most efficient commercial structures. Our pub was designed with clean lines and features 20 taps of fresh beer coupled with some of the best food on the block.
The hidden secret is the expansive patio in the back that boasts a lush backdrop where you can enjoy all your favorite lawn games. Whether hosting a private event, stopping by for happy hour or before the big game, the Williams pub is your neighborhood stop!
https://migrationbrewing.com/pubs/williams-pub-patio/
Limited street parking is available on Williams, with more in the surrounding neighborhood.
The Viscount Dance Studio — 720 SE Sandy Blvd
“Real dance for real people” Since 2000 The Viscount has been offering group swing dance classes, with many more dance styles joining the roster over the years since, currently offering weekly classes in lindy hop, charleston, balboa, bachata, salsa, bhangra, Bollywood, and disco.
There is limited paid street parking on Sandy Blvd and along nearby streets.
