Visit Downtown

Downtown Portland is the city’s heart: It’s the urban center that brings together locals and visitors to eat, shop, explore and gather. From its thriving retail district to its renowned restaurants, Downtown Portland offers countless reasons to come together. Want to know more? Read on for our ultimate guide to Downtown Portland’s unique shops, unforgettable restaurants, iconic coffee roasters and one-of-a-kind activities.

Downtown Portland Shopping

Downtown Portland’s petite city blocks and concentration of shops make the city’s urban core walkable — and shoppable. Whether you’re hunting for hiking boots, a handprinted tea towel or a perfectly Portland souvenir, you’re almost guaranteed to find it downtown.

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Dining in Downtown Portland

Portland is known for its innovative food scene, and downtown is home to some of the city’s most renowned restaurants. No matter your preferred flavor of eatery — fine dining, casual, food carts or some seriously delicious donuts — Downtown Portland is ready to dish it up.

Explore Portland's foodie scene

Downtown Portland activities and how to get there

With so much going on in the heart of our city, you’ll never be at a loss of things to do, and with so many ways to get here, it’s easy to come together in Downtown Portland.

Discover Downtown Portland
The ultimate Portland Staycation is almost here! Join friends, family, and neighbors for Portland’s first-ever Winter @PDXstaycay, a partnership with the @PortlandWinterLightFestival. Choose from two weekends of celebration of everything that makes winter vibrant: Blazers and Winterhawks games, acclaimed theatre productions, live concerts, intimate dining and wonderful tax-free local retail. All this amidst the Winter Light Festival’s unique artistic light installations, pop up performances, and activities for all ages. RSVP for your Local’s Pass, grab a room at one of our wonderful hotels and have the best Staycation ever! 📸: @datguy_eddy
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@portlandsfolkfestival takes over the iconic @crystalballroom this weekend! Come down to the heart of the city and enjoy some beautiful jams and wonderful vibes. There are still tickets left (for now...)! #DowntownPDX
A quiet moment before the city hum begins... Good morning, Bridgetown! Let’s make it a good one!
📸: @heyitskev.n
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Mama mia! @muccapizzeria’s Porchetta Sandwich is the downtown lunch you’ll be craving for the rest of the month. Go grab one! #DowntownPDX
@taylorstreetkitchen is such a gem of a spot! Grab a salad, a loaf of fresh bread, wine, a sandwich, a gift - they have it all. You’ll fall in love with it! #DowntownPDX
Less than a month till the 11th annual @portlandwinterlightfestival! Feb. 6-14: please save the dates and join us downtown for one of the most wonderful events of the year. It’s going to be EPIC!
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Rediscover this incredible downtown Portland landmark in 2026! With more than 100,000 square feet of new or renovated space, it is one of the largest cultural investments in Oregon’s history. @PortlandArtMuseum: we love you! #DowntownPDX