Shop: Mississippi Avenue

North Mississippi Avenue’s many independent retailers reflect the city’s eclectic tastes and DIY ethic. Here are a few to check out:

Black Wagon
3964 N. Mississippi Ave.

This children’s clothing, decor and toy shop is where real cool kids go for fashion-forward, sustainable goods. And the stroller-friendly layout means easy access to all the cuteness.

Bridge City Comics
3725 N. Mississippi Ave.

The wide selection of comics and graphic novels at this shop attests to the number of comic book publishers and professionals in Portland: thought to be second only to that in New York City.

Flutter
3948 N. Mississippi Ave.

“A delightful disarray” of items for the home, including birdcages, mirrors, postcards and curios, as well as jewelry and fragrances.

Gypsy Chic
3966 N. Mississippi Ave.

Fun styles, reasonably priced, are the stock-in-trade at this boutique.

Land
3925 N. Mississippi Ave.

This small retail and gallery space carries unique, locally crafted gift items — from purses to posters — and hosts monthly art shows with original works for sale.

The Meadow
3731 N. Mississippi Ave.

You’ve never been to a salt shop? Let The Meadow’s on-staff salt expert guide you through a selection of gourmet finishing salts, as well as dark chocolates, wines and flowers.

Missing Link Toys
3824 N. Mississippi Ave.

Cornering the market on dangerously cute designer toys, this store specializes in subculture characters, whether they’re on posters, in books, made of vinyl or full of stuffing.

Mississippi Records
4007 N. Mississippi Ave.
503.282.2990

This small, independent vinyl shop features a friendly staff, a listening station and — most importantly — a great selection of blues, jazz, soul and rock records.

Phlox Clothing Boutique
3962 N. Mississippi Ave.

Phlox specializes in upscale women’s clothing from national and local designers.

Pin-Me Apparel
3705 N. Mississippi Ave.

An inviting and inspiring boutique that stocks local, Northwest and Canadian designers.

Porch Light
3972 N. Mississippi Ave.

Things never get old at this antique shop — they only get more interesting. A browser’s bounty of vintage furniture, jewelry, books and décor.