Trendy-Third
NW 23rd Ave., Burnside to Thurman St., Portland OR
A destination for well-heeled shoppers, bar hoppers and diners, this street earn its nickname: ³Trendy-Third.² The well-dressed, latte-sipping couples mixed with attractive singles makes people-watching a prime cafe sport. Portland shoppers won't be disappointed by the store options that include a mix of big-name retailers and contemporary furnishing and vintage clothing shops.
Downtown Portland
Between W Burnside, Front Ave., Clay St. and I-405, Portland OR
The heart and soul of Portland's bustling shopping, dining and club-hopping scene with premiere retailers and a vibrant cultural center.
Broadway
NE Broadway, between 10th Ave. & 23rd Ave,. Portland OR
A Portland shopping mecca with all the necessary goods: gourmet wine, hand-painted ceramic pottery, funky shoes along with trendy outdoor eateries.
Hawthorne Boulevard
SE Hawthorne Blvd., between 20th Ave. and 39th Ave., Portland OR
At this Portland shopping crossroads, funky bohemian shops line the street where cool cats and hippies hang out to discuss the state of affairs while munching on Japanese soba noodles and veggie burgers.
Pioneer Place
888 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR; Tel. 503.228.5800
This urban Portland shopping mecca is a city dwellers dream with a variety of stores selling everything from sunglasses to sweet jellybeans.
Clackamas Town Center
12000 SE 82nd St., Portland OR
At this spacious suburban Portland mall, shoppers will find big name brand names complete with an ice rink and movie theater.
Pearl District
Between NW Broadway, Lovejoy, 18th and W Burnside, Portland OR
Portland's rundown warehouse district includes high-end living, dining and shopping with contemporary home furnishings and fancy boutiques. Moreover, bars and restaurants are packed starting with the First Thursday art walk and filling up with out-of-district revelers.
--Portland shopping reviews by Sonja Pecavar.
