Guidebook for Portland METRO
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican food. The food is great and always fresh. Big portions and cheap prices.
King Torta
10190 NW Glencoe RdAuthentic Mexican food. The food is great and always fresh. Big portions and cheap prices.
Stanford's Restaurant & Bar
2770 NW 188th AvePho Viet Restaurant
930 Southeast Oak StreetMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant in all Portland
Authentic Asian food, perfect for sharing if you were coming with friends.
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Taste Of Sichuan Beaverton
16261 NW Cornell RdAuthentic Asian food, perfect for sharing if you were coming with friends.
Speaking of exploring the weird and wacky, one of the best places to visit in Portland Oregon is definitely Salt and Straw. This boutique ice cream store not only has amazingly huge waffle cones it’s also serving up some of the most crazy, inventive flavors I’ve ever seen at an ice cream store. And better yet they don’t mind if you try pretty much all of them before you order! Some of the more out-there flavors include pear and blue cheese and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. They also run limited edition flavors every month. When I was there they had five new flavors on for Thanksgiving. Including buttered mashed potatoes and gravy and spiced goats cheese and pumpkin pie. If you’re wondering where to go in Portland Oregon, put Salt and Straw and the top of your list.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSpeaking of exploring the weird and wacky, one of the best places to visit in Portland Oregon is definitely Salt and Straw. This boutique ice cream store not only has amazingly huge waffle cones it’s also serving up some of the most crazy, inventive flavors I’ve ever seen at an ice cream store. And better yet they don’t mind if you try pretty much all of them before you order! Some of the more out-there flavors include pear and blue cheese and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. They also run limited edition flavors every month. When I was there they had five new flavors on for Thanksgiving. Including buttered mashed potatoes and gravy and spiced goats cheese and pumpkin pie. If you’re wondering where to go in Portland Oregon, put Salt and Straw and the top of your list.
Try the shave ice at Wailua
Wailua Shave Ice is definitely one of the best places to go in Portland Oregon.
Ok, so I have to admit I was a little hesitant when my friend recommended trying shave ice as one of the fun things to do in Portland, Oregon… Portland really wasn’t screaming shaved ice to me. I also thought it was going to be extremely sickly and sweet because ‘Merica… Right? But the shaved ice at Wailua was actually life-changing. I haven’t found a better shave ice since. And my next stop was Hawaii! Located down a little alleyway, this cute, tropical themed joint takes shave ice to the next-level. With gourmet flavors like The Love Potion (vanilla bean milk, strawberry puree and fresh strawberry) and Triple Coconut (coconut syrup, Haupia foam and toasted coconut) and shaved ice that is so soft and fluffy, you think you’re eating a cloud. We went for ‘Da Mango One’ which featured mango syrup, fresh mango, condensed milk and a coconut foam. Yum! Looking for things to see in Portland Oregon? These culinary creations need to make the list.
Legit Hawiian Style Shave Ice. Not a snow-cone! Seriously amazing! A bit busy when we went, but worth the wait.
Wailua Shave Ice Portland
1022 W Burnside StTry the shave ice at Wailua
Wailua Shave Ice is definitely one of the best places to go in Portland Oregon.
Ok, so I have to admit I was a little hesitant when my friend recommended trying shave ice as one of the fun things to do in Portland, Oregon… Portland really wasn’t screaming shaved ice to me. I also thought it was going to be extremely sickly and sweet because ‘Merica… Right? But the shaved ice at Wailua was actually life-changing. I haven’t found a better shave ice since. And my next stop was Hawaii! Located down a little alleyway, this cute, tropical themed joint takes shave ice to the next-level. With gourmet flavors like The Love Potion (vanilla bean milk, strawberry puree and fresh strawberry) and Triple Coconut (coconut syrup, Haupia foam and toasted coconut) and shaved ice that is so soft and fluffy, you think you’re eating a cloud. We went for ‘Da Mango One’ which featured mango syrup, fresh mango, condensed milk and a coconut foam. Yum! Looking for things to see in Portland Oregon? These culinary creations need to make the list.
Legit Hawiian Style Shave Ice. Not a snow-cone! Seriously amazing! A bit busy when we went, but worth the wait.
When you visit Portland, you just have to eat doughnuts at Voodoo Doughnuts. It’s pretty much an icon in Portland now and it’s probably already on your to do list.
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveWhen you visit Portland, you just have to eat doughnuts at Voodoo Doughnuts. It’s pretty much an icon in Portland now and it’s probably already on your to do list.
The ramen they serve is really good and you get a lot of meat with your meal. Ramen starts at $12 and you can add on extra items. They open at 11 and it got busy quick. So it’s a pretty popular place. If you like Ramen you should visit Boxer Ramen. They have 4 prime locations in the Portland (Pearl district, North West Noble Hills, Alberta district).
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Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StThe ramen they serve is really good and you get a lot of meat with your meal. Ramen starts at $12 and you can add on extra items. They open at 11 and it got busy quick. So it’s a pretty popular place. If you like Ramen you should visit Boxer Ramen. They have 4 prime locations in the Portland (Pearl district, North West Noble Hills, Alberta district).
Located in northeast Portland. Here what they said: "At the Tin Shed Garden Cafe we believe that energy travels through food: not just caloric, but spiritual energy. Our goal is to give the food a good ride from farm, to grocer, to the Shed and to you.
We pride ourselves on providing only the freshest, most wholesome products. Our beef, chicken and eggs are all free-range. Our coffee is organic, shade-grown and blended to our specifications right here in Portland. Our dairy products are packed locally using no growth-hormones, the salmon is wild… you get the picture."
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St Located in northeast Portland. Here what they said: "At the Tin Shed Garden Cafe we believe that energy travels through food: not just caloric, but spiritual energy. Our goal is to give the food a good ride from farm, to grocer, to the Shed and to you.
We pride ourselves on providing only the freshest, most wholesome products. Our beef, chicken and eggs are all free-range. Our coffee is organic, shade-grown and blended to our specifications right here in Portland. Our dairy products are packed locally using no growth-hormones, the salmon is wild… you get the picture."
Small authentic Cuban restaurant located on Hawthorne is a great lunch spot.
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Cubo
3106 SE Hawthorne BlvdSmall authentic Cuban restaurant located on Hawthorne is a great lunch spot.
Steakhouse (with possible best steaks in the city) for special occasions. Please make a reservation before heading down.
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RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StSteakhouse (with possible best steaks in the city) for special occasions. Please make a reservation before heading down.
Popular authentic Peruvian restaurant.
From ocean to farms, Andina sources its ingredients both locally and in direct trade with a community of organic farmers in Chincha, Peru. Their goals are to serve delicious food in a beautiful setting and offer a genuine taste of Peruvian culture as expressed through its cuisine.
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan StPopular authentic Peruvian restaurant.
From ocean to farms, Andina sources its ingredients both locally and in direct trade with a community of organic farmers in Chincha, Peru. Their goals are to serve delicious food in a beautiful setting and offer a genuine taste of Peruvian culture as expressed through its cuisine.
Considered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake's Famous Crawfish has been a downtown Portland landmark for more than 110 years. Will recommend to make a reservation.
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th AveConsidered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake's Famous Crawfish has been a downtown Portland landmark for more than 110 years. Will recommend to make a reservation.
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, well-known locally and around the world, celebrates over 100 years of serving the public its signature seafood dishes.
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Dan & Louis Oyster Bar
208 SW Ankeny StDan & Louis Oyster Bar, well-known locally and around the world, celebrates over 100 years of serving the public its signature seafood dishes.
Minutes from the performing
arts scene, the classic dishes of Northern Italy and Southeast France meet David Machado’s passion for culinary tradition and locally sourced, seasonal food.
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Nel Centro
1408 SW 6th AveMinutes from the performing
arts scene, the classic dishes of Northern Italy and Southeast France meet David Machado’s passion for culinary tradition and locally sourced, seasonal food.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can’t go to the hipster capital of the USA and not try a meticulously hand-poured artisan coffee. You also can’t stop a Melburnian from sampling all the coffee she can in a weekend. There are a bunch of awesome coffee shops in Portland and drinking a hot cuppa joe (or a cold one) is one of the top things to do in Portland Oregon. My faves were Guilder Cafe, Courier Coffee and Locale.
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass RdLive music, rustic settings.
Rogue Brew Pub & Eatery
31500 NW Commercial StYou can’t go to the hipster capital of the USA and not try a meticulously hand-poured artisan coffee. You also can’t stop a Melburnian from sampling all the coffee she can in a weekend. There are a bunch of awesome coffee shops in Portland and drinking a hot cuppa joe (or a cold one) is one of the top things to do in Portland Oregon. My faves were Guilder Cafe, Courier Coffee and Locale.
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Courier Coffee
923 SW Oak StYou can’t go to the hipster capital of the USA and not try a meticulously hand-poured artisan coffee. You also can’t stop a Melburnian from sampling all the coffee she can in a weekend. There are a bunch of awesome coffee shops in Portland and drinking a hot cuppa joe (or a cold one) is one of the top things to do in Portland Oregon. My faves were Guilder Cafe, Courier Coffee and Locale.
Arts & Culture
Pittock Mansion is a chateau that was built in 1914 for Henry Pittock and his wife. They were like the “power couple” in Portland back then. It has 22 rooms and sits on the West Hills of Portland.
Interesting place to visit. From the hills it sits on, you’ll get an unbeatable spectacular view of downtown Portland.
Beautiful garden perfect for walking, hiking or romantic picnic, bring warm blanket and wait for amazing sunset.
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Mansão Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Dr
Pittock Mansion is a chateau that was built in 1914 for Henry Pittock and his wife. They were like the “power couple” in Portland back then. It has 22 rooms and sits on the West Hills of Portland.
Interesting place to visit. From the hills it sits on, you’ll get an unbeatable spectacular view of downtown Portland.
Beautiful garden perfect for walking, hiking or romantic picnic, bring warm blanket and wait for amazing sunset.
Museu de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveMuseu Rice Northwest de Rochas e Minerais
26385 NW Groveland DrThis is where you want to take your young children (age 0-12). It’s a general museum with collections of art, history, car stuff, etc.,tailored to children of course. They have some really hands on exhibits too, like building a bridge, construction stuff, and a clay studio. The Children Museum is located in Washington Park, along with a ton of other Portland attractions to do as well when you get out here.
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Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdThis is where you want to take your young children (age 0-12). It’s a general museum with collections of art, history, car stuff, etc.,tailored to children of course. They have some really hands on exhibits too, like building a bridge, construction stuff, and a clay studio. The Children Museum is located in Washington Park, along with a ton of other Portland attractions to do as well when you get out here.
Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon serves as an office and a nike museum that hosts various artefacts from Nike journey from more than 50 years ago.
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Nike World Headquarters
One Bowerman DriveNike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon serves as an office and a nike museum that hosts various artefacts from Nike journey from more than 50 years ago.
kids are bound to enjoy this place. The museum is home to a planetarium, wide collection of travel exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a navy ( former nuke) submarine and a lot more.
Ticket prices differ with choice of show.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water Avekids are bound to enjoy this place. The museum is home to a planetarium, wide collection of travel exhibits, a giant-screen theater, a navy ( former nuke) submarine and a lot more.
Ticket prices differ with choice of show.
Parks & Nature
If you visit Portland and have a free day you must visit the stunning Multnomah Falls. Beautiful in every seasons, rainy or sunny days the Falls will let you experience the power and beauty of nature.
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Multnomah Falls station
If you visit Portland and have a free day you must visit the stunning Multnomah Falls. Beautiful in every seasons, rainy or sunny days the Falls will let you experience the power and beauty of nature.
Parque Florestal
Henry Hagg Lake
Vancouver Lake Park
The Oregon Zoo is located in Washington Park. The zoo is always a great place to take your kids out to. The nice thing about visiting Oregon zoo is that there are a lot of other popular things to do in Washington Park that you can also see.
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Zoológico de Oregon
4001 SW Canyon RdThe Oregon Zoo is located in Washington Park. The zoo is always a great place to take your kids out to. The nice thing about visiting Oregon zoo is that there are a lot of other popular things to do in Washington Park that you can also see.
The Japanese Gardens is next to the International Rose Garden Test, so you can do both in the same day. It’s a piece of Japan in Portland. If you like nature, East Asian culture, and relaxing walks, a stroll through the Japanese Gardens would make you really happy.
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Jardim Japonês de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveThe Japanese Gardens is next to the International Rose Garden Test, so you can do both in the same day. It’s a piece of Japan in Portland. If you like nature, East Asian culture, and relaxing walks, a stroll through the Japanese Gardens would make you really happy.
After the Japanese garden, the city of Portland is also home to a magnificent Chinese garden. At a short distance from the waterfront lies the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden which is the largest Suzhou style garden outside the country of China.
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Jardim Chinês Lan Su
239 NW Everett StAfter the Japanese garden, the city of Portland is also home to a magnificent Chinese garden. At a short distance from the waterfront lies the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden which is the largest Suzhou style garden outside the country of China.
The forest park is adventurous and naturally beautiful. Enjoy a long kiss of nature by taking your first step into the woods at the pristine forest park.
The forest park is often closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Portlanders are very friendly and easy going people. Expect them to acknowledge your presence in the park.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking.
Carry water to keep yourself hydrated.
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Parque Florestal
The forest park is adventurous and naturally beautiful. Enjoy a long kiss of nature by taking your first step into the woods at the pristine forest park.
The forest park is often closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Portlanders are very friendly and easy going people. Expect them to acknowledge your presence in the park.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking.
Carry water to keep yourself hydrated.
Oregon’s Maritime Museum is located in downtown Portland on the waterfront. Here you can go enjoy the waters on the last operating sternwheel steam tug in the US. Along with your cruise of the Willamette river, you can check out their maritime artifacts and learn about steam power, sailing, and the people who powered them.
Museu Oregon Maritime
198 SW Naito PkwyOregon’s Maritime Museum is located in downtown Portland on the waterfront. Here you can go enjoy the waters on the last operating sternwheel steam tug in the US. Along with your cruise of the Willamette river, you can check out their maritime artifacts and learn about steam power, sailing, and the people who powered them.
Sightseeing
Portland is Oregon’s largest city and arguably the hipster capital of the USA. There are more ironic mustaches, pushbikes and trendy cafes here than anywhere else in the states. Like many big cities, there aren’t actually a tonne of touristy places to go in Portland Oregon. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth stopping in for a couple of days and soaking up the city’s cool vibes, delish coffee and top-notch happy hours. Spend a weekend exploring Portland, hike in wonderful parks (more on that later) and sampling the best the city has to offer. Headed to America’s weirdest city? Well look no further, here are all the best things to do in Portland Oregon.
* Pearl District Boutiques
* Powell's City of Books
* Downtown food carts
* Pioneer Courthouse Square
* Alberta Street neighborhood
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Pearl District
* Pearl District Boutiques
* Powell's City of Books
* Downtown food carts
* Pioneer Courthouse Square
* Alberta Street neighborhood
The International Rose Test Garden is located in Washington Park (a park with tons of other things to see). The biggest attraction at Washington Park is easily the Rose garden. I recommend spending a good part of a day here to check out everything, and of course see the over 600 types of roses here.
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Jardim Internacional de Testes de Rosas
400 SW Kingston AveThe International Rose Test Garden is located in Washington Park (a park with tons of other things to see). The biggest attraction at Washington Park is easily the Rose garden. I recommend spending a good part of a day here to check out everything, and of course see the over 600 types of roses here.
Portland’s waterfront is a nice stroll. There are bike trails and parks, and benches facing the waters to sit on. Portland has many bridges to check out and walk under as well. There’s an area to play in water where many kids running around.
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South Waterfront
Portland’s waterfront is a nice stroll. There are bike trails and parks, and benches facing the waters to sit on. Portland has many bridges to check out and walk under as well. There’s an area to play in water where many kids running around.
Portland has 12 bridges (that’s a lot) and St. John’s bridge is possibly the coolest bridge of them all. It is located in the same area of Cathedral Park, so a visit to the park will give you a chance to see this Gothic style suspension bridge.
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Cathedral Park
Portland has 12 bridges (that’s a lot) and St. John’s bridge is possibly the coolest bridge of them all. It is located in the same area of Cathedral Park, so a visit to the park will give you a chance to see this Gothic style suspension bridge.
Roam around Pioneer Courthouse Square is a big square in the center of downtown. The square has occasional events going on like a farmers market on Mondays. And Portland’s visitor information is located here. But otherwise, there’s not a ton of things interesting in the square. There is a lot of shopping around this area of downtown to check out though. Public transportation from this square is the best in the city. And the Pink Hop on Hop off Portland tour bus departs from here.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th AveRoam around Pioneer Courthouse Square is a big square in the center of downtown. The square has occasional events going on like a farmers market on Mondays. And Portland’s visitor information is located here. But otherwise, there’s not a ton of things interesting in the square. There is a lot of shopping around this area of downtown to check out though. Public transportation from this square is the best in the city. And the Pink Hop on Hop off Portland tour bus departs from here.
Popular aerial tramway provides a 4-minute ride above the downtown area with panoramic city views.
One ticket for round trip.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AvePopular aerial tramway provides a 4-minute ride above the downtown area with panoramic city views.
One ticket for round trip.
The coolest street in downtown Portland is SW Broadway (my opinion of course!). It’s got a great mix of retail shops, coffee shops, big business buildings, and hotels. I’m a city person, and this street kind of just has it all. You should definitely walk down this street when you check out downtown. It’s modern coolness in downtown Portland. The location of SW Broadway is in central downtown Portland too.
Southwest Broadway Street
Southwest Broadway StreetThe coolest street in downtown Portland is SW Broadway (my opinion of course!). It’s got a great mix of retail shops, coffee shops, big business buildings, and hotels. I’m a city person, and this street kind of just has it all. You should definitely walk down this street when you check out downtown. It’s modern coolness in downtown Portland. The location of SW Broadway is in central downtown Portland too.
Shopping
Shop! Shop! Shop!
There is no sales tax in Oregon which makes shopping one of the best Portland Oregon activities. Beaverton, Oregon is also the hometown of Nike, which makes it an even better place to shop! If you’re in need of some new kicks head on over to the Nike Factory Outlet on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
There are also a bunch of epic boutiques downtown like Wildfang, Alder and Co and Yo Vintage all completely sales tax-free… Winning!
Streets of Tanasbourne
10050 NW Emma WaySW 6th & Yamhill Northbound station
Powell’s Bookstore is the largest independent bookstore in the world.
They have 5 locations in Portland. But go to the main one at 1005 W Burnside St. It’s their flagship store and their biggest one (over 1 million books). Cause the main reason you’re visiting a bookstore is because you want to see the biggest one in the world right!! 😛 I mean, who needs Amazon when you’re in Portland!
If you’re an avid reader, or just like the smell of books..? I believe that’s a thing. Then Powell’s Book Store definitely needs to be on your list of places to go in Portland Oregon. Powell’s is the worlds biggest bookstore and the three levels house all number of books on topics ranging from Norse Mythology; to astrophysics; to slow-cooking. You literally could spend hours in here exploring all the weird and wacky books available, learning a bunch of new skills.
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Cidade de Livros de Powell
1005 W Burnside StPowell’s Bookstore is the largest independent bookstore in the world.
They have 5 locations in Portland. But go to the main one at 1005 W Burnside St. It’s their flagship store and their biggest one (over 1 million books). Cause the main reason you’re visiting a bookstore is because you want to see the biggest one in the world right!! 😛 I mean, who needs Amazon when you’re in Portland!
If you’re an avid reader, or just like the smell of books..? I believe that’s a thing. Then Powell’s Book Store definitely needs to be on your list of places to go in Portland Oregon. Powell’s is the worlds biggest bookstore and the three levels house all number of books on topics ranging from Norse Mythology; to astrophysics; to slow-cooking. You literally could spend hours in here exploring all the weird and wacky books available, learning a bunch of new skills.
Mississippi Ave is a great place to eat, drink, and shop. It’s similar to Albert Street. Little less artsy here and a little more sophisticated. I’d hit up Alberta Street first. If you’re looking for more, then Mississippi Ave is isn’t far away.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMississippi Ave is a great place to eat, drink, and shop. It’s similar to Albert Street. Little less artsy here and a little more sophisticated. I’d hit up Alberta Street first. If you’re looking for more, then Mississippi Ave is isn’t far away.
Northeast Portland’s Alberta Street (Alberta arts district) is best known for its colorful monthly street fair (last Thursday every month).
Quirky stores, boutique shops, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and artsy stores. It’s a really trendy street, and if you could only visit one shopping street in Portland (but whyyy would this be the case!!), it should be Alberta Street or NW 23 Ave in Nob Hill.
Book online walking tour with The Portland Insider!
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StNortheast Portland’s Alberta Street (Alberta arts district) is best known for its colorful monthly street fair (last Thursday every month).
Quirky stores, boutique shops, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and artsy stores. It’s a really trendy street, and if you could only visit one shopping street in Portland (but whyyy would this be the case!!), it should be Alberta Street or NW 23 Ave in Nob Hill.
Book online walking tour with The Portland Insider!
Shop at boutique stores in old Victorian homes at Nob Hill (23 Ave NW)
Nob Hill, aka Snob Hill is a very trendy and cool area of Portland. It’s where the “cool kids” hang. The long stretch of road on 23 Ave NW is one of the best areas to shop in Portland. You can spend a good part of a day here. Check out Nob Hill’s vendor list online.
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Northwest Portland
Shop at boutique stores in old Victorian homes at Nob Hill (23 Ave NW)
Nob Hill, aka Snob Hill is a very trendy and cool area of Portland. It’s where the “cool kids” hang. The long stretch of road on 23 Ave NW is one of the best areas to shop in Portland. You can spend a good part of a day here. Check out Nob Hill’s vendor list online.
This mall, with the total retail floor area of more than 135000 square meters, is apparently one of the best-performing shopping malls in the country.
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Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square RdThis mall, with the total retail floor area of more than 135000 square meters, is apparently one of the best-performing shopping malls in the country.
Groceries & Essentials
Fred Meyer
2200 E Baseline StNew Seasons Market
1453 NE 61st Ave