Downtown
Type: Shopping Districts
10Best Says
Downtown Portland was designed with pedestrians in mind. A compact area with wide sidewalks, the city blocks are only 200 feet per side. Strolling from Waterfront Park, to Pioneer Square and into... Read More
Downtown Portland was designed with pedestrians in mind. A compact area with wide sidewalks, the city blocks are only 200 feet per side. Strolling from Waterfront Park, to Pioneer Square and into the Cultural District takes less than an hour including plenty of time for window shopping. Much of Portland's finest dining, lodging and cultural life is contained within the Downtown area. A transit mall runs through 5th and 6th avenues, offering easy access to Portland's outer communities via bus or light rail. The Portland Street car makes getting around the city's central area fast and easy. Many works of public art adorn the city, including the famous Portlandia, the second largest copper statue in the nation, only the Statue of Liberty being larger.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert
- Best Shopping: "H&B Pawn on 3rd Avenue, Portland's oldest pawn shop has a great selection of used merchandise."
- Shopping Malls and Centers: "Visit the Nordstrom Rack for some of the best shopping deals in Portland."
- Recommended as Best Shopping Because: Downtown has it all from local shops to a huge mall, Pioneer Place.
- Best for Shopping Malls and Centers Because: Downtown Portland has lots of shops available offering anything you may need.
