Lloyd
Near the Oregon Convention Center, the Lloyd district caters to convention attendees, sports fans and shoppers.
Just across the Willamette River from downtown Northeast Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood contains the Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center Mall and the Moda Center, home to Portland’s NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers, and major concerts and events, and is easily accessible via MAX Light Rail and the Portland Streetcar.
Where to Stay in Lloyd
Since it’s just across the river from downtown, Northeast Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood offers direct light rail connections to Portland International Airport, Old Town Chinatown and downtown, and easy access to the Pearl District and Eastside neighborhoods.
Where to Eat and Drink in Lloyd
Wake up the right way at Milo’s City Cafe, serving their hearty take on the most important meal of the day — including smoked salmon hash and Dungeness crab cake eggs Benedict — for over 20 years. Or wander down Broadway a few blocks and grab a flaky chocolate croissant and a locally roasted cup of coffee at Twisted Croissant to fuel your adventures.
For mid-day munching head over to the family-friendly taqueria and sports bar, Aztec Willie’s you can get an impressively sized burrito. Food carts in Portland are not to be missed, and the Cartside Food Carts — located conveniently close to the Oregon Convention Center — are a great place to explore all the well-deserved hype.
Nearby Eats
From great to gourmet these restaurants near Lloyd will wow.
Shopping in Lloyd
Near the Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd Center Mall is one of Portland’s largest shopping centers and includes an indoor ice rink. From Barnes & Noble to H&M — with stops at Forever 21 and Ann Taylor Loft — you’ll find favorite clothing brands for all ages and styles. There’s much more than fashion; you will also find fine jewelry, electronics, and local gifts.
Books
A few blocks from the mall, one of the city’s best independent bookstores, Broadway Books, offers plenty of tantalizing new and used titles, plus a wide selection of thought-provoking magazines and just-right greeting cards.
Portland-Only Shopping
From locally made goods to independent stores, Portland is an amazing place to shop.
Home Goods & Crafts
Kitchen Kaboodle, a toy store for foodies, stocks a mouthwatering array of Fiestaware, Le Creuset cookware and food prep gadgets — at last, you can pick up that ravioli stamp you’ve always dreamed about.
Elmer’s Flag and Banner, Portland’s largest flag store, offers 4,000 square feet of flags, banners, kites, weather vanes, windsock and more — most made in the U.S. Pick up your souvenir city of Portland flag or a unique conversation-starter to proudly display at home.
Clothing
Travelers can finish off their Portland look with a new pair of Birkenstocks from Footwise, an Oregon shoe store company specializing in Birks and other comfort brands like Keen, Teva and Chaco, plus socks and bags.
Things to do in Lloyd
A day in Lloyd can include ice skating, exploring local art and catching a pro basketball game.
Activities in Lloyd
Portland’s home for epic concerts, sporting events, and major gatherings, Northeast Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood beckons fans of all kinds from across the country, year-round. Anchoring the area is the Rose Quarter, where the Moda Center is home to the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and also hosts major touring musical acts and national sporting events.Â
Fans also fill up Spirit of 77, a home-grown sports bar where they can pre-game with free pop-a-shot games, and fuel up on pub fare with a gourmet spin. The bar’s name commemorates the year that the Blazers won their only championship. Next door, the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum is where the Portland Winterhawks play in the Western Hockey League.
Lloyd Activities
Be a spectator or get out there and play near the Oregon Convention Center.
Portland Winterhawks WHL Hockey
The Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks may not boast big-name talent, but make no mistake — the NHL starts here.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers joined the NBA in 1970 and have always called Portland home — and they have the lifelong fans to prove it.
Ice Skating in and Around Portland
Here are your best bets for ice skating in Portland and the region, from year-round indoor rinks to winter-only outdoor options.
While you can’t get on the ice at the coliseum, you can lace up your skates at the nearby Lloyd Center, of all places. Located on the shopping center’s first floor, the Lloyd Center Ice Rink is where former U.S. champion Tonya Harding learned her Salchows, loops, and Axels.
The Oregon Convention Center is the Pacific Northwest’s largest event space and a hub for national meetings. The Convention Center also hosts frequent gatherings, from the Rose City Comic Con to the annual Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market.
Lloyd Neighborhood Events
See what is happening in the Lloyd Neighborhood at these upcoming events.

Lil Tjay
Bronx-bred rapper Lil Tjay is one of the most prominent faces of the New York drill scene, with a pair of high-charting albums and several platinum-certified singles to his name. After building an audience in the late 2010s with well-received EPs, he integrated R&B elements into his style and became a mainstay on the Billboard…

Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market
Portland’s biannual art and craft fair boasts unique handmade wares from 225+ local vendors.

Portland Winterhawks
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Unique Markets: Portland Holiday Market
Unique Markets Pop-Ups are creative, modern marketplaces that help independent designers, artists and emerging brands sell their products while encouraging people to shop local and support their community. It’s the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find unique and undiscovered gifts and support independent local artists and brands. These unique shopping experiences include a carefully curated…

ScanFair
ScanFair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food and drink vendors, an entertainment program focused on cultural heritage, games, activities, and crafts, and welcoming local community organizations. This year’s offerings include local vendors and organizations, a kids’ craft area, live entertainment, a Finnish Santa, a Viking ship, and Nordic food and drink, including aquavit and…

K-LOVE's Celebrate Christmas
Step into a world of joy as K-LOVE's Celebrate Christmas Tour takes center stage! Join us to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, featuring Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey with special guest Mac Powell. Immerse yourself in the timeless classics that unite people during this special season. Gather your loved ones, invite your…

Portland Winterhawks vs. Wenatchee Wild
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Trail Blazers
Watch the Pacific Northwest's only NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers compete this season. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on Utah Jazz in this NBA Preseason game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

The Winter Market
Get festive at this four-day-long Winter Market in the Lloyd Center near the ice skating rink. With over a hundred vendors, you can shop for all your holiday gifts while supporting local businesses. Not to mention, when you stop by between 5-8pm you'll be able to enjoy happy hour brought to you by Fracture Brewing.

S P A C E: SATURN – the drag show
A series that travels from the Sun, all the way to Pluto. Each show embodies and celebrates the magic, science, and myths of each planet. And now they're visiting… Saturn. Come early and dive into Saturn in your chart / in the sky with local astrologers, & peruse the wares of local queer artists and…

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Dallas Mavericks in a regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Nightmare before X-Mas
Step into the world of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and enjoy an EDM night with a lineup featuring: Got Rice?ArtieDef BezosSkankmane b2b XVNDRPo Enjoy EDM beats, dress up, and dance the night away. Plus, don't miss swag bags and special cocktails. Get your tickets now, and celebrate.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Golden State Warriors in this regular-season NBA game.. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Phoenix Suns in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the San Antonio Spurs in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Vancouver Giants
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Everett Silvertips
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Prince George Cougars
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
As a duo and apart, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have been responsible for some of the best comedies of the past two decades. From the wit and whimsy of Fey's back catalog (including Mean Girls, 30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) to Poehler's championing of women and girls (and, of course, the unforgettable…

Portland Winterhawks vs. Kamloops Blazers
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland’s junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Brooklyn Nets in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Indiana Pacers in this NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Chicago Bulls in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Milwaukee Bucks in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Winterhawks vs Kelowna Rockets
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Tri-City Americans
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons in this NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a regular-season NBA Game, Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Denver Nuggets in this regular-season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Charlotte Hornets in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Miami Heat in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Regina Pats
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass, or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Monster Jam
Monster Jam brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country. These world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes deliver what fans want to see most, more trucks, more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, more action.

Portland Winterhawks vs. Victoria Royals
Come cheer on the Winterhawks, Portland's junior ice hockey team and three-time WHL champs. Winterhawks games are a great night out for fans of all ages, whether you want to sit right by the glass or a little higher up for a full-ice view.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Houston Rockets in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Toronto Raptors
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Toronto Raptors in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Boston Celtics in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Atlanta Hawks in this regular-season NBA game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New York Knicks in this NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Los Angeles Clippers in this regular season NBA Game. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.
Portland's Central City
There's a lot more to Portland's urban core than Downtown, a center for retail, restaurants and cultural attractions. Goose Hollow is home to Providence Park soccer stadium, while the Pearl District is famous for upscale bars, boutiques and galleries. Old Town Chinatown offers streetwear shops, Saturday Market and Lan Su Chinese Garden and Northwest/Nob Hill boasts shopping, dining and access to Forest Park and the historic Pittock Mansion. East of the Willamette River, the Central Eastside offers family-friendly attractions, shopping and nightlife, while Lloyd is home to the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland Trail Blazers.
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