City: Portland, OR

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (503) 228-5800

Description: Pioneer Place is a covered mall downtown, with more than 80 different stores. A huge atrium fills the building with light on even the darkest day and is frequently decorated with amazing hanging creations and designs reflecting the seasons. While shoppers are protected from the rain, Pioneer Place reminds them that they are still in Oregon with a series of fountains and tiny waterfalls that evoke the natural landscape. In the atrium, a fountain surrounded by flowers and plants draws children and their parents, who are praying that the little ones won’t tumble in as they wish on their pennies. In the food court, a whole series of waterways provides soothing white noise for diners engrossed in conversation. Here, you’ll find retail chains such as the Gap and Forever 21, as well as luxury retailers like Louis Vuitton, Coach, and Tiffany.