we have walked this are for years and never get tired of this area. clean, nice and creative. and the food in the area...amazing.

It doesn't matter what the weather is like, this is just a wonderful area to walk around in, pop into the stores and galleries, or relax in an urban park surrounded by coolness. Every corner presents a surprise and there are lots of places to stop in for a cup of coffee and the best piece of cake you can... More

We parked in a lot on 10th and just walked. We paid $5 for the day (Saturday). Found so many fun andf unique stores, shops and restaurants. Definitely do not park on the street as we only saw 90 minute meters. We did not have an agenda or reservations and the Pearl did not disappoint. A great day!

Best advice is to park your car and walk the neighborhood and enjoy the sights, and become one with the place. Many small places to eat, drink and be merry or have coffee. Not many places like it left around.

Like many cities, the aging industrial area attracts artists with cheap studio space. Then gallery's, then resturants and then the reputation of the hip new spot. Artist's get priced out and the the area gets renovated and gentrified. In thirty years that's the history of the Pearl District. It has some of the best galleries, shopping, resturants and apartments and... More

It's the Ritz shopping area and a nice area to walk around in. Good places to eat and hang out with friends.

The saddest thing about our trip was that the airlines really screwed us up and caused us to arrive too late for First Thursday - a monthly art gallery walk. It's at the top of my list of things to do if I get the chance to go back. However, you need to go to the Pearl District, that's the... More

We love walking around the Pearl during the day. They have delicious bakeries and cute little boutiques as well as large chain stores. Don't come here at night though, not much of a nightlife scene.

Tip: cheap and convenient parking on 911 Taylor St - next to Starbucks. Check Smartparks www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/254736 Take a look in Powells book store http://www.powells.com/info/briefhistory.html . It's a huge store with lots of nice souvenirs, book notes and other interesting items. This area is plenty of life. It has several art galleries and thrift stores. It's very busy and vibrant.