Portland Shopping (Tax-free)
Here in Portland, you'll find everything you expect in world-class shopping - except the sales tax.
What you see is what you get in Portland. Since theres no sales tax in Oregon, the price you see on an item is the price you pay at the register. Which only begs the question: Isnt shopping a whole lot more fun without taxes taking a bite out of your travel budget?
And to give you another excuse to shop, our merchants have created some enticing offers.
Take advantage of the year-round Portland Big Deal package, through which you can enjoy great discounts with some of Portland's top retailers.
Check out these other resources for more information about Portland's shopping scene:
Discover. Portland. Shopping.: Written by Lisa Radon, the fashion editor of ultra, our new up-to-the-minute blog has the inside line on fashion and design in Portland, plus labels you covet and those you won't find anywhere else. Visit the Discover. Portland. Shopping. blog.
Crafty Wonderland: Portland's monthly art and craft extravaganza. Every second Sunday at The Doug Fir.
Need foreign currency exchange while visiting Portland ? Find local exchange services here and waive the service fee when you present your Wells Fargo referral card.
Portland Shopping Directory
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Alberta
A vibrant enclave known for hosting the Last Thursday Art Walk, Northeast Alberta Street between 12th and 31st streets is an emerging multicultural hotspot.
Visit www.artonalberta.org for more information.
Downtown
It's easy to get around Downtown Portland, via MAX, car or on foot. It's easy to park, in secure,well-lit SmartPark garages.
And it's easy to find what you want in 628 delightful shops. Visit downtownportland.org for a truly unique experience.
Cultural District
From late spring to early fall, you can also hit the Portland Farmers Market, located in the Cultural Districts South Park Blocks. Each week the market boasts organically grown produce, fresh-baked breads, seafood and seasonal flowers.
Hawthorne
Visit: www.thinkhawthorne.com for more information.
Lloyd Center
From downtown, hop aboard a MAX light rail train for a jaunt across the Willamette River to Lloyd Center, where 200 stores wrap around an indoor ice rink. Oregons largest mall, Lloyd Center houses a 17-restaurant food court, an 18-screen movie house and department stores. Lloyd Center is only seven minutes from downtown Portland, and the ride on MAX is free.
Multnomah Village
A short drive south of downtown leads into Multnomah's winding, cozy streets. Antique shops, bookstores and cafes lend this village its relaxing vibe. A refreshing mix of galleries and specialty shops round out the experience.
Visit: www.multnomahvillage.org for more information.
Nob Hill/Northwest Portland
You can also find great shopping areas in the bustling Northwest/Nob Hill neighborhood, another of the citys hippest hubs. Seemingly designed for people-watching, the main streets never fail to produce an eclectic mix of leather-clad Harley riders congregating outside Starbucks, immaculately dressed West Hills shoppers searching for imported linens, and boisterous Gen-Xers enjoying pizza and microbrews at sidewalk cafes.
Northeast Broadway
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Located just 5 minutes from downtown, experience a delightful array of unique shops, restaurants and personal services.
Pearl District
You can sample haute couture and hot cuisine in Portlands Pearl District, which has quickly become the place to see and be seen. The Pearl is composed of 50 city blocks of industrial warehouses turned sleek loft apartments, cutting-edge art galleries and vibrant international restaurants.
Though the neighborhood features outstanding brewpubs, delicious international cuisine and the worlds largest independent bookstore, the soul of the Pearl is in its galleries. Check them out on the first Thursday of every month, when most galleries stay open late to showcase the talents of new and established artists.
Check out www.shopthepearl.com/ for more information.
Sellwood / Westmoreland
Eat, Shop & Enjoybulate*
Located just three miles south of downtown Portland over the Sellwood Bridge, the Sellwood-Westmoreland neighborhoods are brimming with unique shops, delicious dining and great people watching. Our two adjacent historic neighborhoods make it easy to enjoy everything Sellwood-Westmoreland has to offer.
*something you can only do in Sellwood-Westmoreland
Check out www.sellwoodwestmoreland.com/ for more information.
shopping resources

Shopping here is always tax-free.
Stay current on the latest sales and specials; plan your next tax-free shopping getaway with discoverportlandshopping.com.








