A string of trendy shops line NW 23rd and 21st avenues. Boarding the West Hills, grand historic homes occupy the higher elevations on the streets rising up the slopes. Shopping in the area is comprised of both a few fashionable chains like Francesca's and a wealth of small independent. Shops are dedicated to all kinds of goods, from knick-knacks to shoes they have a little bit of everything. These busy streets have some of the highest foot traffic in town. Coffee shops, pubs, and small eateries offer a wide variety of dinning choices. Edwardian architecture and mature landscaping create the pleasing aesthetic of the area.