🌟 Portland Saturday Market: A Mixed Bag of Crafts & Culture

📍 Location: Old Town Portland (America’s largest/longest-running arts market!) ⏰ Hours: Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM 🅿️ Parking: $7/day in nearby garages 🛍️ The Good: • Handmade treasures – Jewelry, pottery, textiles (perfect for unique souvenirs!) • Lion dance performances 🦁 – A vibrant taste of tradition • Chinese-style fried skewers 🍢 – The real crowd-pleaser! (Long lines = worth it) ⚠️ The Not-So-Good: • Zero public restrooms 🚻 (Prepare for… pungent sidewalk aromas) • Prices = $$$ ("Is this scarf really $85?!") • Less "farmers market," more "Etsy IRL" – Missing the chaotic charm of Asian night markets 🍜 Food Saves the Day: "Same worldwide – crowds linger at crafts, but only FOOD makes us wait happily!" 😋 #PortlandSaturdayMarket #ShopSmall #TouristTrapOrTreasure #PDXLife