Portland is one of the best shopping destinations in the United States thanks to its wide variety of stores but above all because you do not have to pay taxes. This makes that thousands of people visit the city to see some of its various shopping centers browsing for the latest fashions. Find out which are the best malls in Portland, where you can find your favorite fashion brands, local stores and everything you need to know about the outlets in Portland.
The Best Malls in Portland
Washington Square
Featuring more than 100 stores, Washington Square is one of the malls in Portland that you should definitely visit if you are in town. At a time when some shopping centers are in decline, this mall is quite the opposite as it is extremely popular, so much so that it is one of the highest earners in the country. This is thanks to its wide variety of quality stores. It has three anchor stores, Macy’s, JCPenney as well as Nordstrom, which will be your best option if you want to buy clothes, accessories or body care products from high-end brands.
The retail space on this site is occupied by several national and international brands such as Cotton:On, Indochino, Ann Taylor, J.Crew, Altar’d State, Michael Kors and Coach. There are several options for people who want to purchase makeup as there are stores like Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Lush. Other interesting stores that you can find here are Dick’s Sporting Goods, the Lego Store and the athleisure brand, Lululemon. And if you want to eat in Washington Square you will not be short of options whether you want fast food, outstanding Chinese food at Din Tai Fung or you can also go to The Cheesecake Factory.
- Other Stores: Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple Store, Athleta, Forever 21, H&M, Soma, Untuckit, Warby Parker
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Pioneer Place
This is not one of the biggest malls in Portland, but it is one of the best. The reason is simple: Pioneer Place is home to some of the best fashion brands in the city. You will find this shopping center very easily since it is located in downtown. As we said before, the main attraction of this place is its luxury shops. Among these are Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Saint Laurent, which are undoubtedly some of the most recognized fashion brands in the world. You can also go to brand stores such as Golden Goose, Scotch & Soda or the clothing and accessories brand Tory Burch.
If you want to buy a very special gift or want a top quality piece of jewelry, you can go to the renowned jewelry store, Tiffany & Co. One of the good things about this mall is that in addition to luxury brands, there are also fast fashion stores. Zara, H&M and Forever 21 are some of the brands of this type that you can find in Pioneer Place. You can go for a quick bite at the mall at restaurants like Wok A Holic, Raising Cane’s or Bridge City Cafe, or watch a movie at the Regal theaters.
- Other Stores: Apple Store, Aveda, J.Crew, Made in Oregon, Tumi
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
The Streets of Tanasbourne
It may not have as many stores as Washington Square or the luxury brands of Pioneer Place, but you have to go to The Streets of Tanasbourne to know why it is one of the most beautiful malls in Portland. It is located in the Hillsboro area (a short distance from Portland) with an elegant open-air design. Its largest store is Macy’s but there are several more that are also worth visiting. GAP, Banana Republic, H&M and Maurices are just a few of these.
The dining variety in The Streets of Tanasbourne is also very good since you can go to local and national chain restaurants like Qdoba, Killer Burger and Takumi (a Japanese food restaurant). If you want more stores, you don’t have to travel far as there are several close by. A short distance away you will find a Target, Best Buy, Trader Joe’s as well as some clothing stores, among which Men’s Wearhouse, Nordstrom Rack or Marshalls stand out.
- Other Stores: Claire´s, J.Jill, Lane Bryant, LOFT, REI, Sephora, Victoria´s Secret
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Clackamas Town Center
On the south side of town, Clackamas Town Center is home to more than 100 stores appealing to all the family members. This is one of the oldest malls in Portland, but it’s still a favorite. This mall store directory is headed by the department stores JCPenney and Macy’s (which has two buildings, one exclusively for its furniture and home decor section) as well as Dick’s Sporting Goods.
As we said before, there are quite a few stores like J.Crew (in its outlet version), Michael Kors, Lululemon, Coach and Hollister. Another of the stores that you cannot miss here is Made in Oregon where you can buy a wide variety of products made in the state. After shopping you can round off the perfect afternoon by going to eat at one of its restaurants (which includes California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread and Claim Jumper) or at its food court, have fun at Dave & Buster’s or go see the latest film releases in their movie theaters. In front of the mall there are more stores, highlighting the department store, Kohl’s.
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Box Lunch, Express, FYE, Foot Locker, H&M, Hallmark, Soma, Spencers, Torrid, Vans
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 7PM
Bridgeport Village
With good stores and wonderful design, ideal for a full day of shopping, Bridgeport Village is one of the places that you will not want to forget if you are in the city. This is one of the malls in Portland with the most varied offer since there are not only good clothing brands, but you can also find bookstores, electronic shops, furniture stores and more. Several major fashion brands have a presence in the mall such as GAP, Tommy Bahama, Anthropologie, J.Jill and Banana Republic as well as the sports brands New Balance and Lululemon.
Its commercial offer also includes the Apple Store and Sephora in addition to stores such as Paper Source, Barnes & Noble and Origins. You also need to checkout their restaurants with outstanding places such as Choza, Pastini, Chop Chop or if you prefer a more upscale restaurant you can always visit McCormick & Schmick’s. Although it hasn’t been open that long, Bridgeport Place is in the process of being remodeled and expanded. This in order to bring new stores and experiences to its customers, offering new areas to relax and spend time with family and friends, as well as organizing events in the malls such as concerts.
- Other Stores: Crate & Barrel, Eileen Fisher, Evereve, Free People, MAC, Madewell, Saks Off Fifth, Urban Outfiters
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Cascade Station
If you are by the airport you will find another of the best malls in Portland. Cascade Station is a great option for a last minute purchase or to stop there for a while if you’re in the area, as it has plenty of good stores. It mainly stands out for having several discount stores such as Nordstrom Rack, Ross and Marshalls. In all of these you can find clothes from famous brands at low prices, as well as accessories and even kitchen and decoration items. There are also the outlet stores of major national brands such as Banana Republic and LOFT.
But the best is yet to come, since this mall is the only location in the city for the Swedish furniture store, IKEA. This brand is famous all over the world thanks to the modern design of its furniture and its good prices. And there is something for everyone at the mall as you can also find a Best Buy, Ulta Beauty and even the golf store, Golf Galaxy. If you get hungry, there will be no problem as there are burger restaurants, pizza, tacos, BBQ and Chinese food.
- Other Stores: Bath & Body Works, DSW, HomeGoods, Maurices, Shoe Mill
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Cedar Hills Crossing
In Beaverton there are several strip malls and “big box malls” that although each one does not have as many stores, together they add up to several interesting businesses in the area. Cedar Hills Crossing is one of the small malls that you will find and the one with the most stores including Best Buy, Tuesday Morning, Ulta Beauty and Ross. If you have a baby (or are expecting) this is a good place to visit since it has the buybuyBaby store where you can find a lot of products for your baby and also the clothing store Carter´s.
You can also find some restaurants (including Shake Shack, Oswego Grill and Jersey Mike’s) as well as movie theaters. After shopping you can go for a dessert at the famous Salt & Straw ice cream parlor. Nearby are more stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Big 5 Sporting Goods, T.J. Maxx or the fabrics store, Joann.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM to 7PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Best Outlets in Portland
Woodburn Premium Outlets
There are two outlets in Portland, but for many Woodburn Premium Outlets is the best option. Even if you have to take a 45-minute drive, it is well worth it as there are plenty of shops with amazing discounts. And who wouldn’t want to visit a place with more than 100 stores, all of which offer very good discounts on clothes and accessories from past seasons?
The country’s most popular fashion brands have stores here. Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama stand out. You should also visit stores like Tory Burch, Nautica, Michael Kors or the outlet store of the excellent Danish shoe brand, Ecco, as well as several sports brands including Puma, Nike and The North Face. Another of the most important stores in the outlet (especially if you go with children) is the Disney outlet store where you can buy toys, clothes and collectibles of your favorite characters.
- Other Stores: Adidas, Asics, Banana Republic, Chico´s, Columbia, GAP, Guess, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Under Armour
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Columbia Gorge Outlets
Although smaller than the other outlet in Portland, the Columbia Gorge Outlets also have a lot to offer. Its selection of stores is quite small (there are about 30) but it has several famous fashion brands. These include Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Columbia and a few more like Levi’s and GAP. It is also a great place if you want to buy cheap shoes since you can go to Famous Footwear and Rack Room Shoes. Another of the best things about this mall in Portland is that you don’t have to drive far, since it’s only about 25 minutes away from Downtown.
- Other Stores: Bath & Body Works, Carter´s, Eddie Bauer, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Rue21, Samsonite
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM
Other Places to Go Shopping In Portland
Downtown: The Portland Downtown is not only a place where you can find good hotels and restaurants, but it is also a good place to shop. In addition to Pioneer Place (which we told you about before) there are several quite interesting stores in the area. For example, you can find the store of the sports brand Nike. Also on the streets in the area there is an interesting mix of famous stores such as Patagonia, Columbia, Dr Martens, Le Labo and the Nordstrom Rack discount store with excellent local stores including Machus, Mercantile Portland and Compound Pdx.
Vancouver Mall: Very close to Portland is the city of Vancouver, WA where this mall is located. There are many stores including famous fashion brands (H&M, Express, Victoria’s Secret or some of them), department stores (Macy’s and JCPenney), movie theaters, restaurants and much more. Round 1 also stands out in Vancouver Mall, an excellent place if you are looking for a place to have fun since you can play bowling, arcade games and more, as well as serving good food.
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