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Dec 12, 2024 • 5 min read
Portlanders aren’t known for dressing up. That doesn’t mean we don’t love to shop.
Sure, you can find clothes by high-fashion designers here, if that’s what you’re looking for. Yet shopping in Portland, Oregon is more about finding unique, locally made treasures and statement pieces passed down over generations. We love our thrift stores. We love our quirky crafts and our local artists. And we love local designers who aren’t afraid to be bold and different.
Shopping in Portland involves some wandering and a bit of luck: you might stumble into a few dreamy shops on your way to a hike in Forest Park or to dinner out. Yet there are some local favorites you should make plans to drop in on.
Here are five of them.
An array of lanterns and streamers blows in the wind on an otherwise nondescript block of industrial Southeast Portland. But just wait: the inside of Cargo overflows with colors, texture and the most unique gifts – including stationery, clothing and housewares. Patty Merrill first opened her shop in 1996 with a vision to support artists locally and globally. Cargo has grown substantially since, even evolving into a marketplace that includes shops-within-shops like Altar and RxLetterpress.
If you’re looking to commemorate a Portland trip, you’re sure to find something special here that’s far from a cheap and quickly forgotten souvenir. For example: prints by Portland artist Lisa Congdon, whose illustrations are cheerful and bold with uplifting and fun messages. A small risograph print is just $14, and can be framed to add a little splash of Portland to your home.
This iconic Portland brand rejects binaries and gives back to the community, with over $1 million donated to such causes as the ACLU, Planned Parenthood and the Tegan & Sara Foundation. If that’s not reason enough for a shopping spree, bold prints and classic silhouettes might convince you. Wildfang makes standout gender-neutral clothing, specializing in classic pieces that make it easy and comfortable to feel stylish. The brand is best known for its coveralls ($178) and blazers ($198), which you’re sure to see all over town.
The queer- and female-founded shop is located in Downtown Portland on a strip of great local shops that includes Woonwinkel and Tender Loving Empire.
If you’re not sure if you like Russian cuisine, you’ve never been to Kachka. And if you haven’t been to Kachka, you’re in for a treat. The restaurant has been serving traditional Russian fare in Southeast Portland for over a decade. It's a special place that feels at once kitsch and endearing, formal and welcoming.
You’ll probably need reservations to enjoy the decadent dumplings and artful cocktails in the downstairs dining room – yet here’s a fun
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If you think getting as much time in nature as possible is the ultimate luxury, odds are, you're into camping. In fact, you've probably got all the best camping gear, the warmest sleeping bag, and the coolest camp stoves, and are ready at a moment's notice to trek into the woods to find a little personal bliss. And safari company Asilia Africa has a few ideas on where you should go next to do just that.
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Uganda is a land of breathtaking biodiversity, home to some of the most extraordinary primate experiences in the world. While mountain gorillas in Bwindi often steal the spotlight, chimpanzee trekking offers its own set of thrills. Below, I’ll walk you through the nuances of chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, how it compares to gorilla trekking, and how to make the most of your journey.
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The best trips that Condé Nast Traveler editors took this year remind us that the classics are classics for a good reason. Many of us have had the privilege of traveling to some of the most far-flung corners of the earth, but few things can top the simple joys of either traveling with family, returning to beloved cities, and rediscovering our own backyards.
According to locals, Jacksonville is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. “We’re like a beach town with a big side of country,” says resident Jay Dodson to Matador contributor Matthew Meltzer. Jacksonville covers a lot of ground; the sprawling metropolis claims 22 miles of white-sand beaches, while the historic districts are lined with a mix-match of architectural styles from Colonial Revival to Mediterranean influences. If you’re looking for a winter sun destination that marries a laid-back beach lifestyle with city art culture, offers warm hospitality with zero pretension, and a small-town feel, you might want to put often overlooked Jacksonville in the mix. It’s also one of the most affordable places on the Sunshine State’s coast, making family vacations do-able. On the subject of budget-friendly, opting for an Airbnb will help with budgeting as well as giving you a space to kick off sandy shoes and unpack a cooler after a day on the coast. From one-bedroom rentals to mansions with outdoor pools, these are the best Airbnbs in Jacksonville.