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EXPLORE PORTLAND | | | | | | | 930 SW 6th Ave
Portland,
OR
97204
503-221-6453 | | | | | Description: This extravagant shop is both an advertisement for athletic wear and a promotional for a hometown success-story, Nike. The store highlights physical accomplishment, using sound, video and interactive means. The enormous venue is especially attractive to young people, who adore the merchandise and the eye-catching displays. Even if you're not in the market for sneakers, you'll want to see how marketing can be used so deftly. If you are in the market, they've got a great selection of footwear and more. A free running club is open to everyone, of all abilities call for details.
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| 4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland,,
OR
97221
503-525-4220 | | | | | Description: Just as the Oregon Zoo entertains you with creatures from all over the world, so does their incredible gift shop ply you with global merchandise. If you thrive on a touch of the exotic, look no further. Decorative items, fabrics and furniture have African and Asian appeal, while books and posters touch on topics from a variety of cultures. You'll also find toys, stuffed animals and a host of other merchandise. Best of all, you don't have to buy a ticket to the zoo to stop in the shop invites everyone to come and browse.
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| 914 NW Everett St
Portland,
OR
97209
503-231-8832 | | | | | Description: If you love unique, handmade goods, this incredible shop will delight you. It carries items made by Third World artisans and focuses on the craft rather than the income (with emphasis on fair trade). Craftspeople are paid well for their time, they work under favorable conditions, and they share with the US their culture and their talents. The merchandise includes breathtaking Oriental rugs, beautiful handmade papers, carved trinkets, and children's toys. You'll also find clothing, home accessories and a variety of decorative items.
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| 521 NW 23rd Ave
Portland,
OR
97210
503-220-0053 | | | | | Description: On a street where every window calls for attention, Urbino easily captures the eye. No matter the season, the store is richly decorated with beautiful baubles, and thousands of special gifts wait to be noticed. Everything is a treasure, from special writing paper and inks to glassware and jewelry. You'll feel as if you've stumbled onto a real find. When you leave (loaded down with goodies), you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your great merchandise looks as if it should have cost much more than it did. A great stop-off when you want to treat yourself.
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