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.
Must-see shopping in Oregon
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The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Americana folk meets Pacific Northwest heritage at Velour, an aesthetic-forward lifestyle shop curating vintage and handmade clothing, jewelry and…
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…
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,…
Columbia River Gorge
Load up on outdoor gear at this friendly sports store, where you can also rent snowshoes, snowboards, cross-country or downhill skis and all the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Aurora Mills Agricultural Salvage Yard
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
The suburb of Aurora, 26 miles north of Salem, is known for its antique stores, and this is the king of them: a huge warehouse filled with impeccably…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Northern Oregon Coast
The Canyon Way Bookstore is a local institution offering a fine choice of books, with especially good history, mystery and children's sections. An on-site…
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Columbia River Gorge
This well-stocked outdoor store has everything you might need for camping, hiking or adventuring in the wilderness – plus a couple of friendly store dogs…
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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…
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Portland
Located to the east in the increasingly hip neighborhood of Montavilla, this women's clothing boutique showcases unique, locally designed and handcrafted…
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Portland
One of Alberta St's most whimsical and eclectic clothing stores, Frock Boutique stocks screen-printed T-shirts, sundresses, woolen hats, patterned socks,…
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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…
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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…
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Columbia River Gorge
Local swimwear company crafting beautiful and unique suits for all women's bodies and made for SUP-ing, kiteboarding and all the water sports of Hood…
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Portland
This cool N Mississippi Ave shop sells reclaimed and refurbished items for the home, vintage jewelry, birdcages, gothic wedding gowns, ornate pillows and…
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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…
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Portland
A good general, independent bookstore with especially strong literary fiction, biography and nonfiction sections. Holds frequent author readings.
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Bend
A delightful old-school neighborhood sweet shop, Powell's is fun to visit for the eye candy alone – especially if you're traveling with kids.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Portland
A big, semi-upscale shopping center downtown, Pioneer Place has a food court in the basement and is handy to public transit.
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Portland
One-of-a-kind faux-leather and super-cute bags, wallets and bike panniers sewn on-site.
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Portland
Crammed with toys of all kinds, this chaotic kids' store is fun to explore.
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