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.
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.
This lively place is bound to be your kid's favorite shopping venue! And why wouldn't it be, if it is equipped with everything that a child's mind desires. Black Wagon seems to have read the ultimate wish-list of a bright child as it houses everything from boy & girl apparels, funky footwear, cute decor items, fascinating books, cool gift items and innovative furniture. What more is that all of these items are environment-friendly which sends a positive message about caring for planet earth to your impressionable kid.
Spielwerk Toys has an excellent staff that provides a lot of help in browsing through the range of toys and games on offer. The prompt service is another reason that scores over its competitors, though the major cause of the popularity of this store is the huge range of products and the in-depth research that is conducted by them while selecting the various products for their collection. The end result is a carefully chosen, state-of-the-art array of toys to choose from. The store may be a bit pricey, but the pleasure that the gifts provide are certainly worth a lot more!