Pioneer Courthouse Square
A downtown square known as 'Portland's living room,' with brick steps forming an open-air amphitheater and events held year-round.
Located in the downtown business district, the square's ground is paved with more than 60,000 bricks engraved with donors' names. It is surrounded by the Pioneer Courthouse, Nordstrom, and shopping streets. The square features the Weather Machine sculpture, which reports the weather every day at noon, signposts showing distances to cities around the world, and a visitor information center. During holidays there are Christmas trees, flower festivals, outdoor movies, and more. Several MAX light rail lines meet here, making it the starting point for exploring downtown. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Powell's City of Books
- Portland Art Museum
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Voodoo Doughnut
- Portland Farmers Market at PSU
- Lan Su Chinese Garden
- Portland Saturday Market
- Pearl District