NW 21st & 23rd Avenues, the hostel's neighborhood,
features numerous blocks of small shops, boutiques, theaters, pubs, and
cafes, mostly locally owned. The shopping district developed from the
"flower power" years of the 60's as Portland's "Haight-Ashbury" district.
Pioneer Place,
in the heart of downtown.
Four city blocks filed with shopping, dining and entertainment.
Downtown.
Lloyd Center,
biggest mall in Oregon,
more than 200 shops, a food court, an indoor ice-skating rink, and 18
movie screens. NE 9th Avenue at Multnomah Street - get there by free
public transportation!
Nike Town,
930 SW 6th Avenue, 503-221-6453. It's not just a store. Each room
showcases a different sport, offering
shoes and accessories for golf, tennis, running,
fitness, soccer, and basketball.
Nike Portland Factory Store,
2650 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., 503-281-5901. 15-minute ride
from downtown with Bus #6.
Columbia
Sportswear Company Factory
Outlet,
Sellwood
1323 SE Tacoma Street, 503-978-4049. 20-minute ride from downtown with
Bus #40.