Pearl District
A trendy district converted from old warehouses and a rail yard, packed with galleries, cafés, craft beer bars, and design boutiques.
Located northwest of downtown, the Pearl District began in the 1990s when old warehouses were converted into loft apartments, where brick walls, loading docks, and modern architecture meet. Highlights include the stepped water features of Jamison Square, the wetlands of Tanner Springs Park, and the Deschutes Brewery beer bar. On the first Thursday evening of every month, the galleries open together (First Thursday). It connects on foot with Powell's Books and Chinatown. The Portland Streetcar NS Line runs through the district, so transit access is convenient.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Powell's City of Books
- Lan Su Chinese Garden
- Voodoo Doughnut
- Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Portland Saturday Market
- Portland Art Museum
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Portland Farmers Market at PSU