Shop: Alberta Arts District

With its many boutiques and indie shops, Alberta Street is made for leisurely shopping strolls. Here are a few stores to visit:

Close Knit
2140 N.E Alberta St.

Friendly staff and a wide selection of wool make this one of Portland’s favorite yarn stores.

Collage
1639 N.E. Alberta St.

This art-supply store also offers classes, including the $5 Friday series — one-hour classes in which you craft your own keepsakes.

Cork: A bottle shop
2901 N.E. Alberta St.

A great source for wines from around the world, with more than 100 bottles priced at less than $20.

Frock
1439 N.E. Alberta St.

An eclectic mix of vintage and locally designed fashions and accessories.

Garnish Apparel
1524 N.E. Alberta St.

At this boutique and working studio, you’ll find pieces for everyday and special-occasion wear in sizes 0-20.

Grasshopper
1816 N.E. Alberta St.

Cute and creative are the watchwords at this store, which carries kids’ clothes, books and toys.

Milagros Boutique
5433 N.E. 30th Ave.

This shop offers a smorgasbord of natural and recycled products for mothers, babies and kids.

PedX Shoe Shangri-la
2230 N.E. Alberta St.

Browse this boutique for wearable works of art, from one-of-a-kind shoes to handmade purses, all at reasonable prices.

Pie Footwear
2916 N.E. Alberta St.

This eco-conscious, vegan-friendly shoe shop sells socially responsible brands and even recycles used shoes.

Tumbleweed
1804 N.E. Alberta St.

Find feminine dresses, vintage slips and bohemian jewelry in this shop.