Wow- I happened on this place and it was like walking into a dream- as a health-counscious vegan I usually have to be picky about a menu, but everything here is for me! I had an INCREDIBLE... more
A wonderful store filled with traditional clothing, furnishings and a terrific selection of classic hats of all shapes and materials.
This is a rarity: a third generation business (run by John... more
Although not limited to the Portland area, the Made in Oregon stores are a good place to go if you are looking for that unique gift for someone who wants something from Oregon, but you are not sure... more
Powell's Bookstore
1005 W Burnside Portland, OR 97209 USA
http://www.powells.com/
One of the world's largest collections of new and used books in buildings that encompass a city block plus, this... more
Portland's popular Saturday Market, for decades a fixture under and near the Burnside Bridge, was mostly forced to leave its longtime home due to redevelopment plans for the area directly south of the... more
23rd is the "hip" area to shop. While having a few mainstay shops of The Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and a couple others at one end; you quickly move into independant shops... more
Coming from a small community where shopping is limited, I love going to Washington Square, which has 140 specialty shops (from Abercrombie & Finch to Zumiez, a skateboard/snowboard store), a food... more
Generally, when people talk about furniture and other items made in China, the feeling is that the goods are made there because they can be made cheaply in China's vast factory complexes.
This is not... more
All locally grown fruits, veggies, flowers and plants are on sale the the Portland Farmer's MArket. One of my favorites I've ever been to and I always feel like I can find a deal.
What else can I say... more
The Woodburn Company stores are about 40 minutes south of Portland, but if you have a vehicle and want to do some shopping it's worth the drive. Like any outlet... more
This place is great bc the jewelry is so simple and unique. And how often do you feel like you like everything in a line. Almost never for me. But the pieces... more
Perhaps the most special part of this store is that it is a bit hard to pin down exactly what you will find here. Generally, you will find many of the items... more
This is where factories send their overstock, and discontinued goods. You can generally pay up to 60% less than retail, but not always.
Varied stores including... more
One of Portland's best record shops, Green Noise was transplanted to Portland after serving Eugene's record buying public for some time. Their loss is our gain,... more
Located in downtown Portland, this shop features a wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, fired clay, glass, furniture, etc. of local artists. We... more
It seems like the love of books runs in the Powell family! Back in 1970, Michael Powell opened a small but successful bookstore in Chicago, which I had a chance... more
This store is a great beer store. It also sells wine and has a deli with limited grocery selections. It has possibly the best beer selection overall in the... more
Belmont Station has long been regarded as Portland's best retail outlet for beer. It was located next to the Horse Brass Pub when I first visited there in 1994... more
The store is operated as a "community friendly" operation, and features a number of items that are "green", and occasionally features local artwork.While not of... more
My primary goal with this tip is to point out some of the basics of shopping in the Portland area, and a few specific stores and shopping areas that may appeal... more
This store is operated by the Audubon Society of Portland, and is located on the grounds of their Bird Sanctuary in Portland, next door to their Wildlife Care... more
Update: September 2007Trader Joe grocery stores are few, far between, and far smaller then the giants. As a consequence they have less to offer, but tend to... more
A Work In ProgressUpdate: May 2007The Rejuvenation store and Hippo Hardware are both in the business of recycling the past. Rejuvenation, with greater... more
A work in progress.Update: May 2007.P-38 can openers for one thing, perfect for backpackers, and probably more sanitary then geared models. Ever tried to clean... more
...as mush as our city's reputation says it does. But it is true that we get rain!!! Universities, the Portland visitors association, and others who promote the city of Portland go on and on about how...
Many times we feel home is simply home, not a destination to be mixed up with the likes of Paris or London or Venice. Growing up here in Portland, I do not remember many tourists wandering the streets...
For a long time I pondered what to write about on my Portland page, about this fine city. And today it came to me. Portland rules. I know this is very 70' elementary school style, but it just...
Some people call it the City of Roses or the City of Bridges, others like to call it P-Town, Stumptown or PDX. After having spent 4 days in Portland, I'd like to think that the variety of nicknames......
This is my birthtown, was, and for better or worse, is again my hometown. I'll leave tourist attractions, which I seldom or never see anyway, to the tourists. Emphasis will be on less well known,...
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