Must-see shopping in Portland

  • Powell's City of Books

    Portland

    Powell's is one of the USA's largest independent bookstores, with a whole city block of new and used titles, and a well-attended series of readings.

  • Kiriko Made

    Old Town-Chinatown

    For truly one-of-a-kind gifts that also tick the sustainable box, turn to this atelier and boutique that creates clothing, accessories and home goods from…

  • Laundry

    Old Town-Chinatown

    In a city that's chock-full of great secondhand shopping, Laundry offers something unique. Specializing in premium vintage streetwear and sports apparel,…

  • Paxton Gate

    Portland

    A warning to the squeamish: a snarling fox, a smiling warthog and a gape-mouthed hippo are just a few of the stuffed animals lining the walls here, but…

  • Exterior of Tender Loving Empire gift shop

    Tender Loving Empire

    Portland

    This small gift shop is so Portland it hurts: in addition to selling adorable handmade goods by local 'makers,' it's also an independent record label,…

  • Green Hop

    Portland

    As homage to the artists who help normalize cannabis culture through their music, this hip-hop-themed dispensary offers strains like Rihanna OG Wappa and…

  • Compound Gallery

    Old Town-Chinatown

    Peddling trendy threads, sneakers, backpacks and collectable toys since 2002, this bi-level retailer and gallery is where streetwear hype and Japanese pop…

  • Next Adventure

    Portland

    This awesome outdoor store has plenty of sports clothing (including discounted items) and gear for hiking, camping, skiing and whatever else you have in…

  • MadeHere PDX

    Portland

    This expansive shop in the Pearl sources from more than 280 different suppliers, all based in the Pacific Northwest. Everything is made locally, from…

  • Orox Leather Goods

    Old Town-Chinatown

    A love for leather craft spans four generations at family-owned and operated Orox. Their roots are in Oaxaca, but everything is handmade right in the Old…

  • Thelonius Wines

    Portland

    A very cute wine shop in the Pearl that doubles as a tasting room, Thelonius was started by an Argentine with a long resume in Pacific Northwest wineries…

  • Ray's Ragtime

    Portland

    After 30 years in its downtown location this beloved vintage clothing store was on the brink of closing due to rent increases – but it relocated instead…

  • ZimZim

    Portland

    An 'alternative' gift shop crammed with saucy birthday cards, badass-woman T-shirts and various other treasures (eg 'dumps for Trump' dog-poop bags, Mr…

  • Pairings

    Portland

    This quirky wine shop pairs its products with rock songs, astrological signs and various moods (as well as more conventional food pairings). Most of the…

  • Community Cycling Center

    Portland

    You can feel good about shopping at this community bicycle shop, which has a series of programs and classes to help cyclists – especially kids – become…

  • Music Millennium

    Portland

    This place is a revelation with its extensive collections of everything from classic rock to straight-up classical. Check the listings of live in-store…

  • Union Rose

    Portland

    Located to the east in the increasingly hip neighborhood of Montavilla, this women's clothing boutique showcases unique, locally designed and handcrafted…

  • Frock Boutique

    Portland

    One of Alberta St's most whimsical and eclectic clothing stores, Frock Boutique stocks screen-printed T-shirts, sundresses, woolen hats, patterned socks,…

  • Land

    Portland

    Land sells unique, fun and crafty gifts like tote bags, coffee mugs, greeting cards and prints, plus there's an art gallery upstairs. Famous as the…

  • Halo Shoes

    Portland

    Gorgeous, high-end designer shoes for both women and men, with knowledgeable service personnel to go along. You'll need a very fat wallet, but you won't…

  • Flutter

    Portland

    This cool N Mississippi Ave shop sells reclaimed and refurbished items for the home, vintage jewelry, birdcages, gothic wedding gowns, ornate pillows and…

  • Uplift Botanicals

    Portland

    You can buy edibles, tinctures and pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes, plus the 'tools of the trade,' at this friendly and unintimidating shop just off…

  • Broadway Books

    Portland

    A good general, independent bookstore with especially strong literary fiction, biography and nonfiction sections. Holds frequent author readings.

  • Floating World Comics

    Old Town-Chinatown

    An excellent comic bookstore in Old Town, with a vast but well-curated selection ranging from superhero to literary.

  • Collage

    Portland

    This super-cute arts-and-crafts store has a constantly replenished supply of adorable stuff, and lots of ideas on how to use what you find here. Ask about…

  • Pistils Nursery

    Portland

    Looking for your next terrarium? Something to spruce up your rooftop beehive? This N Mississippi Ave shop has everything for the urban homesteader. Pick…

  • Lloyd Center

    Portland

    Across the Willamette River from downtown, the Lloyd Center is Oregon's largest shopping mall, anchored by Macy's. It also has a skating rink, where…

  • Pioneer Place

    Portland

    A big, semi-upscale shopping center downtown, Pioneer Place has a food court in the basement and is handy to public transit.

  • Queen Bee Creations

    Portland

    One-of-a-kind faux-leather and super-cute bags, wallets and bike panniers sewn on-site.

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