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Canoe

Canoe stocks stylish and refined objects of everyday use, from elegant stationery to interior decor pieces and various items for the home. You can easily pick out a unique gift here, especially considering that some of the products are exclusively produced for and distributed by Canoe. If something too large to fit in a suitcase tickles your fancy, they offer quick shipping.

Shopping

There are multiple shopping districts in Portland, and given the absence of a sales tax, the city is a prime shopping destination. Northeast Alberta Street offers a variety of locally made and vintage items, while Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard is home to one of the largest independent bookstores, Powell's City of Books. For upscale and high-end shopping, head to the Pearl District. Additionally, malls and shopping centers like Pioneer Place cater to a range of budgets.

Pioneer Place

Pioneer Place is a shopping complex that spans four buildings connected by skywalks or underground mall sections. Inside the mall, you'll be able to find an array of upscale boutiques and clothing stores, but also electronics and sportswear shops. You can also spend your evening here by dining at one of its multiple restaurants …

Powell's City of Books

Powell's City of Books

Powell's City of Books is so humongous you'll need a map to get around – luckily, you can pick one up inside free of charge. Spanning an entire city block, Powell's is something of an institution, a complex that not only packs a near-million new, used, and rare tomes but also contains a café …

MadeHere PDX

If you are looking for souvenirs or gifts to bring back home, then MadeHere PDX should be one of your stops in Portland. They sell a variety of articles that are made by local artisans, including clothing, home furniture, and accessories but also sweets, jewelry, and apothecary …

Monticello Antique Marketplace

Monticello Antique Marketplace

The Monticello Antique Marketplace boasts a wide variety of over 100 vendors, ensuring that there's bound to be something that piques your interest. It features an array of vintage clothing, antique furniture, and home decor items. Once you've finished browsing through their selection, be sure to visit their in-house café, where you can indulge …

Canoe

Canoe stocks stylish and refined objects of everyday use, from elegant stationery to interior decor pieces and various items for the home. You can easily pick out a unique gift here, especially considering that some of the products are exclusively produced for and distributed by Canoe. If something too large to fit in a …

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University

Portland Farmers Market is a non-profit organization that manages five markets in the Portland area with the aim of connecting more than 200 local growers and vendors with those interested in organic and fresh products. Their flagship market is located at Portland State University (PSU), which also hosts live music performances, exhibitions, and cooking …

Washington Square

Washington Square

Washington Square is the Pacific Northwest’s premier shopping center, boasting a diverse array of shops, such as Nordstrom, Apple, Lululemon, and Pottery Barn alongside a wide variety of dining options that include Din Tai Fung, The Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, and Thirsty Lion Gastropub & …

Tender Loving Empire

Tender Loving Empire

Located in the West End neighborhood of Portland, Tender Loving Empire aims to be the local artists' outlet and networking point, a place where they can exhibit and sell their creations ranging from jewelry and sculptures to prints and apothecary items. They even sell music from their own record …

Lloyd Center

Clothing and apparel boutiques, jewelry and accessories shops, as well as pet and electronics stores span three floors at the Lloyd Center, one of the main malls in Portland. It also includes the Lloyd Center Ice Rink, where people can practice ice skating, and there's a Regal Cinema multiplex nearby as …

Old Town Music

You can find the Old Town Music shop in Southeast Portland. They define themselves as an independent guitar shop, but they have a wide assortment of music gear of all kinds: bass, drums, amplifiers, synthesizer and microphones, among many others. They provide repair services too, and you can bring your own equipment to trade …