On your way in or out of town, this could be a necessary stop. Located near three of Portland's main roadways (Interstate 5, State Highway 26 and State Highway 217), Washington Square is a convenient place to shop. Saturdays get fairly crowded, but the five major department stores, 100-plus specialty shops and well-kept landscape make it worthy of a visit if you like the mall thing. Be sure to grab a bite in one of the many restaurants.
Summer Saturdays are special in the City of Roses. Not only is the Saturday Market in season, but so is all the beautiful produce that is traded at this farmers market. Spread out in the South Park Blocks near Portland State University, the market features fresh plants, flowers, herbs, breads, cheeses and organic meats. From May through October, the country harvest is brought into the city. Visitors should check out the Oregon History Center while in the area. If you are feeling adventurous, there are many other locations- one for every day of the week.
Lloyd Center Mall has been a popular shopping destination since it opened in 1960. It was the biggest of its kind in the state during that time. Spread across three levels, it is a fine place to window shop, enjoy movies, dine and actually shop. The ice skating rink provides great entertainment for adults and kids alike and makes for a great spot for family fun.
Grasshopper is a storehouse of surprises for children and adults. It offers a range of toys, games and merchandise alongside clothes, books and children's accessories. The tunics and blouses sport youthful designs, while non-toxic toys ensure a good time for children while making sure that they stay safe. With a staff that goes out of their way to help out their customers in choosing gifts, Grasshopper is worth a visit if you're on the look-out for a special treat for your little ones.
A huge store full of toys in every corner, Thinker Toys contains in itself a world of fun for children. With a plethora of toys to keep the children busy, this is one place where you will definitely want to splurge. Browse through shelves stocked with brightly colored and interesting new games, and reminisce your childhood. You can also pick out a few gifts while you're at it and have them wrapped for free. The toys are moderately priced to suit most budgets.
Located on East Burnside Street, the Laurelhurst Market makes for a clever master of all trades, with a steakhouse restaurant serving dinner nightly and a butcher shop providing hormone-free meats during the day. Set in an industrial-chic atmosphere, the Laurelhurst Market restaurant features delectable charcuterie plates, freshly made hors d'ouuvres, a la carte steaks, entrees, a smattering of seafood dishes and eclectic desserts. With every imaginable dish made in the house, guests willfully surrender to the meaty treats crafted by Laurelhurst chefs. A neatly put-together wine list completes the sanguine charm of this steakhouse.
Floating World Comics is an exciting bookstore for artists and readers that showcases books that are a treasure to own and read. Curated books that are rare but make for a great read are also available at this store. Art shows held on a monthly basis at the store invites talented cartoonists to share and display their craft. A record store is also housed in the premises and is a great place to find music from across genres.
The styles and colors that emerge from the designer's offices at Hanna Andersson are simple, bright and fun. Established in 1983, this Portland-based business is known for quality clothing and accessories for children. Now, the business has expanded to include clothing, shoes and accessories for women and toys as well. After over three decades in the business, Hanna Andersson's easy to wear and stylish creations remain a favorite amongst the city's discerning shoppers despite competition from newer children's boutiques.
This Portland area store has been providing customers nationwide with the finest in sheepskin products for more than two decades. Look for comfy slippers, seat covers, hats, bedding, rugs and scads of accessories. The durability and comfort of sheepskin is obvious. It also helps to maintain consistent body temperature, no matter what the weather. Reasonable prices and customer satisfaction are guaranteed.
Scrap (Sobras en inglés) es bien llamado así porque se trata de elementos que pueden ser reutilizados como finas piezas de papelería y artesanía. Fue iniciado por algunos profesores que querían volver a utilizar sus materiales de arte. Por lo tanto, la idea fue concebida, y hoy se ha convertido en una tienda líder con una boutique al lado, que muestra las obras creativas de los artistas. Esta tienda ecológica también organiza clases para enseñar a las personas diferentes aficiones que ayudan en el reciclaje creativo de materiales antiguos.
Lloyd Center Mall has been a popular shopping destination since it opened in 1960. It was the biggest of its kind in the state during that time. Spread across three levels, it is a fine place to window shop, enjoy movies, dine and actually shop. The ice skating rink provides great entertainment for adults and kids alike and makes for a great spot for family fun.