By Sarah Hansell, Staff Writer -- hansell14@up.edu
Portland is known for many things, such as its breweries, its roses and its never-ending rainfall.
But some of the most fun aspects of Portland are its shopping districts and obscure, one-of-a-kind boutiques.
From the hipster haven of Hawthorne to the upscale, trendy Pioneer Place, Portland is a treasure trove of brightly-lit indoor malls, art districts with unique restaurants and shops and everything in between.
In an unofficial poll, UP students rated their top ten places to shop in Portland, and these are the results:
1. Pioneer Place is the main shopping destination downtown.
2. Lloyd Center Mall is Portland's two-story mall, and the first stop on the way downtown in the MAX's free rail zone.
3. Saturday Market
4. NW 23rd Avenue and 21st Avenue, where bohemian and swanky meet, are lined with fashion boutiques and art galleries.
5. The Pearl District reaches from Powell's Books to Jamison Square.
6. Washington Square Mall
7. Hawthorne street
8. Clackamas Town Center
9. Jantzen Beach Super Center
10. Lower Burnside Street
