Shopping Districts and Destinations
Visit these neighborhoods and shopping centers for name brands and local finds, all with no sales tax.
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Central City
Downtown
Downtown Portland, the city’s retail core, boasts a wide array of shopping options, from department stores such as Nordstrom, Mario’s and major international retailers like those at Pioneer Place mall (see below) to the boutiques and specialty shops of the West End.
Pioneer Place
Downtown Portland’s home for big-brand shopping, Pioneer Place houses major brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Camper, J. Crew, H&M, Apple and more. In addition to more than 75 stores, the multi-block shopping center has an expansive food court and a movie theater.
Union Way
A modern arcade connecting downtown Portland’s West End with the Pearl District, Union Way houses several small shops, including local brands Bridge & Burn, Danner, Self Edge and Wailua Shave Ice.
Pearl District
The Pearl District is renowned for national and international shops (including REI) as well as homegrown favorites like the iconic Powell’s City of Books, fashion-forward boutiques,interior design shops and art galleries.Tired of walking? Step aboard the Portland Streetcar, which runs through the neighborhood.
Northwest / Nob Hill
The centerpieces of this Victorian-lined residential area (also known as Nob Hill) are vibrant Northwest 23rd and 21st avenues, packed with whimsical boutiques, national retailer sand restaurants with sidewalk seating ideal for people-watching.
Pop into specialty store Lena Medoyeff for high-end women’s apparel. Round out the day with visits to big-name chains like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware.
Westside Shopping
Lloyd Center
The largest mall in the state houses more than 150 stores, a 10-screen movie theater and an indoor ice rink. Located near the Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center is easily accessed from downtown via MAX light rail.
811 Building
If you’re “so over” the traditional mall format, 811 E. Burnside St. in the Central Eastside is just what the doctor ordered. This indie mall of sorts is home to several local apparel shops and accessory designers, plus a good selection of vintage threads.
Outlet Stores
Just 30 minutes south of Portland directly off of Interstate 5, Woodburn Premium Outlets is the largest tax-free outlet in the West. Pull in for sought-after style from more than 100 stores like Columbia Sportswear, Adidas and Banana Republic, often at deep discounts.
The Columbia Gorge Outlets, 25 minutes east of Portland, features Adidas, Gap, Levi’s, Coach and 40 more big brands.
In Portland, there’s a Columbia Sportswear outlet store in Sellwood, and you’ll find a full range of clothing and shoes at the Nike Factory Store.
More Shopping Centers
Jantzen Beach Center
Jantzen Beach Center, just south of Vancouver, Washington, is an expansive outdoor mall with nearly 30 stores. The big brands on offer include Lane Bryant, TJ Maxx and Ulta Beauty.
Cascade Station
Conveniently located along the MAX light rail Red Line, two stops away from Portland International Airport, Cascade Station is one of Portland’s top spots for big-box shopping. The Northeast Portland shopping features 46 stores, including Oregon’s only IKEA, as well as Best Buy and the Banana Republic Factory Store.
Around the Region
Southwest of Portland, Bridgeport Village features 70 upscale shops in an open-air setting, while Tigard’s Washington Square Mall is home to five department stores, as well as more than 170 specialty stores, including Sephora, Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn.
