Explore the Eugene, Cascades & Coast's shopping districts featuring unique boutiques and artisan vendors or visit malls with nationally-known stores and high-end fashion.
What are the region's most popular souvenirs, gifts and keepsakes? Visitors shop for made-in-Oregon gifts, myrtlewood, blown glass, tie dye and textile arts, University of Oregon souvenirs, local wine and craft beer, antiques and running gear. Shopping in Oregon is even more fun because there is no sales tax here!
Shops, Malls & Districts
Valley River Center is one of the largest indoor malls between Portland, OR and San Francisco. Oakway Center and the Shoppes at Gateway offer indoor/outdoor mixes of retail and dining and in downtown Eugene enjoy the ambiance of Market District. If you are in Springfield, shop Main Street for antiques and novelties. And if you're at the Oregon Coast, stroll Historic Old Town Florence for a delightful collection of art, kitchenware, gourmet foods and toys.
Markets & Bazaars
Eugene's Saturday Market is the longest running weekly open-air market, and a must-see for any visitor. Farmers markets are a great place to shop for fresh veggies, fruit, eggs and grass-fed meats, and weekly farmers' markets are a staple in almost every community across the region. Swap meets and artisan fairs are routinely hosted at Lane Events Center and in community centers.
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Cannabis Dispensaries
Recreational marijuana is legal in Oregon, but there are still laws that regulate the selling, buying and consuming of medical and recreational pot. Please Educate Before You Recreate and talk with dispensary staff on safe quantities for edibles. You must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume cannabis products. Public consumption is illegal (and remember, most hotels do not allow smoking). There are limits on how much you may buy and you cannot take marijuana out of state.
The cannabis connoisseur can explore the nuances of locally grown and produced marijuana sold at local shops. Cannabis products come in many forms including flowers, concentrates, tinctures, extracts and edibles. Talk to reputable cannabis dispensaries for guidance on how to enjoy pot legally.
