Location: Portland
Top Things to do in Portland
10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Portland That You Shouldn't Miss
You’ll wonder why you don’t live in Portland after you’ve visited this laid-back and friendly city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine micro-breweries and distilleries, and nature that cuts right into the city, Portland’s a Pacific Northwest must-visit. Don’t miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind outside of Japan.
Restaurants in Portland
1. Powell's City of Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,356 reviews
The world's largest book store.
Reviewed By MariaP1779DE - Lindstrom, United States
I spent an entire afternoon walking around the nine rooms on three floors browsing at books. The detailed, color-coded map of the library was a necessity. Next time I would opt for the staff tour to learn more about how Walter Powell founded the store in 1971 and get access to the Rare Book Room to see autographed first editions and other collectible volumes.I liked that used books were available as well as new books.
2. New Renaissance Book Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia0777 - Spokane, United States
This is a wonderful book store and gift shop. If you go to the New Renaissance Bookstore be prepared to spend a good amount of time! They have so many wonderful things from so many spiritual traditions and cultural avenues - Mostly for adults but there is also a children's section ... Even though it is not a huge place, it is a great place to get lost in!
3. Pairings Portland Wine Shop & Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Pairings Portland is a wine shop, wine bar, and classroom dedicated to a new approach to wine. We offer traditional wines in untraditional ways. Fun and approachability are front and center. For example, what wine pairs to Harry Potter? The bold, easy-to-like Les Douyes Cairanne from L'Oratorie St. Martin. But we're just getting started :) Imagine wines paired to everything from sarcastic to sexy, from Timbers players to Astrological signs. It's all at Portland's weirdest wine shop and bar. We invite you to come in an explore! Of course Pairings is also about the magic of pairing wine and food. We like to think of a glass of wine as one of the ingredients in your dish and we'll help you find the wine that makes your food sing. We offer wine by the glass and bottle, as well as flights, classes, creative events, and custom offerings both at the shop and away. You'll be amazed to discover it's possible for anyone to feel like a pairing genius! A native New Yorker, Jeff Weissler has been loving and selling wine for more than 30 years. While managing Suburban Wines & Spirits in Westchester, NY he discovered that all of the wines that he loved were based in natural practices and a sense of place. Since then he has passionately followed those places that are making beautiful, unique wines. At Parings Portland he brings those wines to you and attempts to help demystify the art of pairing wine with food. Stop by and have a glass or a bottle. We'd love to see you.
4. Collage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Located in the heart of the Alberta Arts District, and established in 2004, collage is packed from floor to ceiling with curated art and craft supplies, children's art supplies, creative gifts, collectibles and curiosities--including the #greatwallofwashi
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6. Azar Indulgences
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Azar Indulgences is a locally owned Portland, Oregon chocolate shop specializing in handcrafted Belgian-style chocolates from Lebanon. These one-of-a-kind chocolates are made in a family tradition going back over a century. The unique flavors and textures of our chocolates will transport you to another place, where life is slower and pleasure is sweeter.
Reviewed By BobandDenise1979 - Watsonville, United States
This teensy shop features a magnificent selection of gourmet chocolates. The housemade drinking chocolate is also wonderful, especially on a cold day. The staff is friendly, smart and personable, always generous with samples. We love this shop, one our favorite chocolate shops anywhere.
7. Comic Cave PDX
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Full service comic shop in North Portland! We offer new comics, a great collection of back issues, indies, and kid stuff. We have a fun Kids' Comic Studio drop-in class (3 hours, 1st-5th graders) on the 2nd Saturday of every month and selected holidays or days when schools are closed in Portland.
Reviewed By 705SM - Corvallis, United States
Doug and the Comic Cave is a favorite destination of ours when we are in Portland! We are not experts in the comic book scene, so we rely heavily on Doug on and his expertise! I'v had to msg Doug and ask for ideas and specific comic books and he's mailed them to me. We've asked for suggestions for age group for our son. I wished we lived closer so he could do the drawing classes for kiddos. There are comics for all ages and Doug can offer must reads for all those ages. We love the new store and location! Headed to Portland, check it out! Live in Portland, YES! GO!!! Ohhhhh get this, around Halloween you can get packages of comics to hand out instead of or with your halloween candy! We have bought a couple of packages for the past 3 halloweens and it's been a huge hit in our neighborhood!
8. REI
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Knit Purl
10. Canoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
