Don’t get me wrong the city planners have brought all their creative juices to play here in creating a happening square but I guess it still needs an event to come alive. On a clear weekday morning this place was sleepy. Not quite the vibe...More

The first time we visited, the square was playing hots to an India cultural festival - filled with music, dance, food and more. The following day it was back to normal - a pleasant, sunny spot for office workers to enjoy an alfresco takeaway lunch....More

Cute area, Starbucks near by. We loved the food cart, Fried Egg I'm in love. So much so, my son wanted to eat there 2 days in a row. If you can look past all the crazy weird drugged out homeless people - then you...More

We didn't find this square very impressive except for the big Starbucks store at one corner. It's certainly not like the "squares" we've seen in Europe! But it's a good starting point to visit the city of Portland.

Busy center of community activity on the plaza. There was an Indian/Hindu festival going on during the day we visited: Food, things to buy, people to talk with, and lots of local kids of Indian descent, costumed and performing or waiting to perform.

Good place to start downtown Portland tour. Good: Architectures, free concerts(if you are lucky), Starbucks. Little concern: Parking, Help needed people

This historical spot is in the middle downtown, opposite the old courthouse. Since it is right by the Visitor Center (well worth stopping at), you may as well walk around the square a bit.