Explore Portland Thrift Shops!

Want to check out Portland's hot thrift shop scene? You just have to know where to go! Come along with me for a tour of shops that include everything from items plucked out of the dump to high-end Prada at a second hand boutique! Portland's thrifting culture is rooted in our respect for the environment and a commitment to re-use and recycle useable goods rather than send them to the landfill. Consequently, we have many thrift shops of every kind and category! There's no place better to begin than SE Hawthorne Ave., a vibrant street of secondhand shops, as well as a food carts, coffee shops, and small businesses selling made-in-portland goods. It's my treat for coffee or cocktails as we meet to get acquainted and caffeinated! This is a team experience so we can share what we're looking for and act as scouts for each other (me: Frye boots, color brown, size 10). I look forward to going thrifting with you in Portland!

This private and custom tour designed to show you as many thrift stores as time allows. Lunchtime will be at Portland's famous food carts or a restaurant.   Popular destinations include Goodwill (several locations including the famous "bins"), Value Village, the Salvation Army, William Temple House, Red Fox Vintage, the Buffalo Exchange, and Rerun. About Your Guide: Sarah Bott is a 21-year Portland resident and longtime former spokesperson for the City of Portland and State of Oregon. During her career she worked for three Portland mayors, the parks department, local water utility, and state environmental protection agency. TShe lives in NE Portland and operates the Woodlawn Neighborhood Guest House (www.woodlawnguesthouse.com)

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.