Downtown
Explore diverse shopping, dining and cultural offerings in downtown Portland.
Know Before You Go
Downtown Portland is well served by TriMet, the city’s public light rail, streetcar and bus system.
Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Browse the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands, see a show and grab a bite at a food cart or fine restaurant.
Explore Downtown Portland
Eat, shop and play in one of the city's liveliest neighborhoods.
Downtown Shopping
Downtown Portland boasts a wide array of shopping options, from major national and international retailers to locally owned boutiques and specialty shops.
Downtown Dining
From food carts to fine dining, you’re always just steps away from great food in downtown.
Downtown Portland Activities
Walk to a wide range of entertainment in downtown including theaters, museums and parks that play host to festivals and farmers' markets.
Holiday Events in Downtown Portland
Celebrate the season in the heart of the Portland with these beloved holiday traditions.
Downtown Holiday Events
Downtown Portland becomes a winter wonderland with unique shopping, events, food and fun.
Holiday Events at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Portland’s living room bustles with free, festive activities every holiday season.
PDX Pop-Up Shops
PDX Pop-Up Shops return to downtown Portland ever winter, making it easy to find locally made gifts for your holiday shopping list.
Downtown Attractions
These attractions in downtown Portland are enough to keep any traveler busy for days.
Favorite Theaters
This neighborhood offers a thriving theater community with major venues within a few city blocks.
Outdoor Attractions
Downtown Event Picks

Color Line: Black Excellence on the World Stage
At the International Exposition of 1900 in Paris, American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois put together “The American Negro Exhibit,” a remarkable collection of more than 300 photographs of African-American men and women, homes, churches, businesses and universities. These photographs were paired with a series of charts and graphs designed by…

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University
The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University will be open every Saturday, year round. April through October hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through March hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.