Downtown Portland
Type: Shopping Districts
10Best Says
Adorned with public art and fountains, this vibrant area is pedestrian-friendly and a center for shopping and business. Pioneer Courthouse Square is a focal point for the area, which features a mix of... Read More
Adorned with public art and fountains, this vibrant area is pedestrian-friendly and a center for shopping and business. Pioneer Courthouse Square is a focal point for the area, which features a mix of department stores including a massive Ross store, a Nordstrom Rack, and the flagship Nike store. This area also features tons of independent shops including many wonderful little boutiques. Impressive hotels, top-rated restaurants and many of the city's arts institutions are also located in this district. Generally, the downtown area is considered to be between 13th Avenue and the Willamette River (east to west), Burnside and Jackson Streets (north to south).
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert
- Shopping Malls and Centers: "Visit the Nordstrom Rack for some of the best shopping deals in Portland."
- Best Shopping: "H&B Pawn on 3rd Avenue, Portland's oldest pawn shop has a great selection of used merchandise."
- Best for Shopping Malls and Centers Because: Downtown Portland has lots of shops available offering anything you may need.
- Recommended as Best Shopping Because: Downtown has it all from local shops to a huge mall, Pioneer Place.
