The Portland metropolitan area is truly a shopper's paradise. The vital downtown area serves as the hub of retailing with major shopping centers conveniently located throughout the area. In addition, there are numerous smaller shopping areas and community malls located close to most neighborhoods. Downtown Portland includes Pioneer Place , a modern enclosed shopping center.
Further west is The Galleria , a remodeled department store which houses dozens of specialty shops.
Portland Saturday Market is the largest weekend open-air crafts market in the nation that operates Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas. Just across the river from downtown Portland is Lloyd Center , a Pacific Northwest landmark for nearly 40 years. Originally opened in 1960, it was then the nation's largest urban shopping center. With more than 175 specialty shops and four major department store anchors Lloyd Center's amenities include a food court, an ice pavilion, an eight-screen cinema and parking for about 7,500 cars. Clackamas Town Center , with more than 185 specialty stores, carts and restaurants, serves the southeast metropolitan area.