Came over to do some window shopping. They have a Columbia, Gap Outlet, Bath and Body Works, Famous Footwear, Vans Outlet and many other stores. They have three stores gear for entertainment. Claw City, Fantastic Arcade and Discs and Dice. You have limited amount of restaurants here. Subway and Starbucks. If you want to find more restaurants, head a little bit and there is Troutdale Food Carts. Lots of choices for everyone. The Multnomah Falls Shuttle picks up interested travelers here at the Outlet mall parking lot read more

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At the time of writing this review, the Yelp listing for "Columbia Gorge Outlets by Simon Property Group" was closed (I believe somewhat recently). "Yelpers report this location has closed." However, that's not true because we just shopped here. I submitted edits to Yelp to remove "by Simon Property Group" from the business name and reopen the listing. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the listing will be open again. According to a January 25, 2016 article by Chain Store Age, Simon Property Group sold "Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets" to New York-based Time Equities Inc. (TEI) for $28,425,000: https://chainstoreage.com/real-estate/time-equities-acquires-columbia-gorge-premium-outlets-000 Currently, Columbia Gorge Outlets is managed by Norris & Stevens. According to TEI, the 164,236-sf outlet mall "is 87% leased to 37 tenants. All the tenants are national retailers." https://timeequities.com/properties/columbia-gorge-outlets Our group of eight visited Portland for vacation. We stayed in the city and took a day trip to hike in the nearby Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. We stopped by this outlet mall to pick up some items for hiking. For example, someone bought a shirt from the Columbia Factory Store and another person got shoes (sneakers) from Famous Footwear Outlet. This outlet mall is conveniently located right off I-84 exit 17 (Marine Drive / 257th Avenue) in Troutdale, Oregon. Troutdale is a suburb of Portland. The two cities are about 16 miles apart and both are located in Multnomah County. The outlet mall is about halfway between Portland and where we hiked (Wahkeena Falls). Great location for what we needed. Columbia Gorge Outlets is one of the smaller outlet malls I've visited. The size and look of it is more akin to a typical American suburban shopping center than a sprawling outlet mall. In terms of appearance and amenities, it was pretty standard. Before heading out, a few of us used the restrooms by the mall's offices on the south side of the property. Overall, the property was clean and expectedly peaceful and quiet during our visit on a Friday morning around 10:38am. read more

Was super nice to see that there was an outlet while we were traveling however this outlet is small. There are limited number of stores and the merchandise in some of the stores isn't the greatest either or selections for items is minimal. read more

Great outlet. It's small but nice. The variety of stores are great. I have been there many times finding everything I need.

Plenty of open stores but no great deals. Husband bought Levi's here for the same is online. No places to eat but subway. Bathrooms are clean. No staff to review services. The value is okay, they are tax free. read more

Small outdoor factory outlet mall in Troutdale, Oregon. Normally, we would not stop by such a small outlet mall with such limited store options. The women in our group insisted we stop and check it out though. Why? Because there is NO SALES TAX in the state of Oregon. While the group browsed the shops, I walked my laps around the outlet mall. Only a couple of folks bought some items after two hours of browsing. We ended up having lunch at Subway which is the only diniing choice here. Overall, it was a good 3 star experience. Columbia Gorge Outlet is definitely not a "Must Visit" destination. read more

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Not the greatest outlet mall but it had like 3 decent stores to shop. I came here to see if there was some good stores like Nike,Adidas but it's more like some crappy stores hardly anyone shops at. It has Columbia, Coach, Tommy H., not much selections there's others store but I didn't go in. Don't think I'll be back. read more

Columbia Gorge Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - Troutdale, Oregon

The only thing accurate about the name of this shopping center is that it's in the Columbia Gorge. Or close to it! There are only a few "premium" outlets here, Coach and Tommy Hilfiger. Some of the stores aren't outlets and the only place to eat is Subway. The items that Coach sells here are made specifically for their outlet store so they are not even close to the quality and design of the Coach items made for non-outlet stores. The prices are ridiculously high and they try to get you with coupons but when you get to the bottom line, the prices are way too high for what you are getting. I stop by two or three times or a year on my way to Hood River and usually leave empty handed, and I'm a gal that loves handbags! The best store, imho, is the Kitchen store near the Subway. They have a great assortment of kitchen gadgets, cookware, appliances and lots of those "As Seen on TV" items. I've bought some small covered casserole dishes that I use all of the time. Lots of silicone spoons, spatulas and whisks, bakeware and other fun items for great prices. Some of the stores here are not outlets, like the new Torrid that just opened. Their prices are the exact same as other Torrid stores, which is higher than the Torrid online store. I spoke to the sales people that work there and they confirmd it is not an outlet store. It's still a great store, but it's misleading. On a positive, there is a lot of free parking and never any crowds. Read my review from the top and that explains the lack of people. There aren't any "anchor" stores, no reason to stop here. It's too bad as it's a great location. They should rename this Columbia Gorge Shopping Center and add a Marshall's, Ross, and TJ Maxx which will attract customers. Give people a reason to stop! Oh, and put a sign before the exit ramp so people know the shopping center is at that exit. I've never understood why there is no sign! read more

Columbia Gorge Outlets - Parking lot usually empty. Dint know how these stores stay in business - Shopping Centers Near Me - Troutdale, Oregon

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There aren't a whole lot of stores here, however, in the few times I've visited the Columbia Gorge Outlets, I always managed to find something, and never left empty handed. The stores I mainly frequented were Coach, Vans, Columbia, Eddie Bauer, and Levis. You won't find any restaurants at this outlet except for Subway, however, if you need a quick pick-me-up, they have a Starbucks w/drive-thru and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. This outlet may be underwhelming to customers in search of a whole lot of options. It's fairly quiet here and you'll find plenty of parking spaces, friendly store associates that are probably bored and dying to talk to you, and the best part - everything is tax free! read more

It's a plaza! I only went to Coach and Gap but Didn't buy anything today because Based on my previous outlet experiences, their prices are higher then other outlets. Like 4-5 stores are empty. read more

This is a very small outlet and they don't have a lot of brands I like. I only checked out Tommy Hilfiger and coach. Good thing about busting stuff here is that it's tax free. But I would choose some other malls to shop at next time read more

Little varieties of stores. It's an outdoor mall, so when it's hot, you can feel it. Not that many "big name" stores.

Got lured here by a VIP brochure in our hotel lobby. We had some time to burn after seeing the Columbia Gorge waterfalls, so we decided to stop by. There were barely any major brands, and many stores were not even open yet. For the ultimate tax-free shopping experience go to Woodburn instead, yes it's farther but it's definitely worth it. read more

As many outlet centers are downsizing with online retailing taking over, add this center to that list. Many closed storefronts here. Still some good ones open, but a lot that have gone away. I would say the center is a about 50% occupied. read more

This outlet is located near the Columbia River Gorge in Troutdale. There isn't a big collection of stores, the highlights are; Gap, Adidas, Coach, Vans, Tommy Hilfigetf and Levi's. This is a somewhat smaller selection of stores compared to other Outlets. There is plenty of parking and the place isn't too busy which is kinda nice. I come here a few times per year. The sites are all located within the rectangular center of the outlet. The prices are not what I would consider cheap, but they do have good sales every so often. read more

Columbia Gorge Outlets - Shoes!! - Shopping Centers Near Me - Troutdale, Oregon

When I lived out this way, I rarely went to this mall because I couldn't find anything to buy here. They didn't have a Gap store back then. Now, when I get out this way this is about the only place I stop. Once in a while the Harry & David but that's usually when I'm hungry. There's no place to really eat here. I keep wishing it was better but, alas, it isn't. I went into Norm Thompson in December and they had sandals "on sale" for $110. Not really my idea of a sale in December. I'll keep going back to check to see if it's better. At least there is a Gap. read more

Outlets? Sort of. Premium? Not so much. This outlet mall outside of Portland, OR, is severely lacking. Period. It's lacking in stores, it's lacking in restaurants, it's lacking in anything related to the word "premium." The only positive thing I can really say about it is that it's not the worst outlet mall I've ever been to (Yes, I'm talking to you, Santa Fe), but I would never go there again. read more

The options are limited but the best part about this place is the toy store and the bookstore. All toys were half off and they had a great selection. The staff were kind enough to make sure our item was not broken before purchasing it. I really like that there is a Harry and David outlet too. A very quick pit stop at the edge of Oregon and Washington border. read more

I took a friend who was visiting me in Seattle on a road trip to Portland. On the way to visit Multnomah Falls, we also passed by this outlet. Seeing from the name that it was a premium outlet and realizing that OR has no sales tax, my friend wanted to stop by this place...so yes, we stopped by after our trips to the beautiful Oregon waterfalls. This is an outlet with such a horrible selection of stores. You could tell that the place wasn't doing well, as there were many vacant stores. Even though we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon around 2-3pm, there were just very few people there. Very sad... There were probably 50 stores(?) total they were all just random ones...and most do not have brand recognition at all. This place should be classified as a strip mall rather than a PREMIUM outlet (I believe the most premium brands there was Samsonite..or, hold on, Ann Taylor LOFT?).... Needless to say, we were able to zip through all the stores that we were interested all in just under 1 hour. I got absolutely nothing but my friend did get a cone of icecream at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and a $12 pair of a functional pair of gloves (of course, not brand name). We were willing to shop. But even so, together, we burned just a total of $16 there. I wonder how all these stores can stay alive and pay for their rents at this strip mall...oops...I meant...a premium outlet :) I would never go back to this place again. There are many more interesting places to burn my time...and my money :) read more

While going back to Portland from Multnomah Falls, my husband and I stopped by this outlet. We did not know that many of the stores were closed down. There weren't many stores to go to. I would suggest skipping this outlet and going to another one. read more

So that lady at Coach totally got me, I walked in with my Giants Hat and she said if I wanted a ball to go with my hat.. Coach x MLB Giants. Yup. That happened within the first minute. Besides that the only store I visited was the Bath and Body works and the employees there were pretty helpful and the store smells nice but that's about it. Labor day weekend sales were pretty good as they usually are expect the same stuff as other outlets Pretty good Solid B -Josh read more

I've been working here since Black Friday, this outlet mall is actually amazing. It has a Gap, Levi's, coach, Adidas, and so many more other places. The parking lot is easy to manage, there's a subway to fill up during your shopping trip. This outlet mall has the ability to get in and get out, while still giving you the opportunity to stroll and shop for hours if you so desire read more

It's a pretty small premium outlet... I don't know if you can call it a premium as I only see Coach there. The rest are like smaller stores that aren't that "premium". There's not much that I can say since it is a pretty tiny outlet. read more

You know its a small outlet when you can run from a store in one corner to your car parked in the other corner in 15 seconds. The prices for the stores selling goods, toys/games and tools are not outlet prices. They're just regular stores with regular prices mixed among outlet stores to trick un-savvy buyers like tourists. read more

I do like this outlet mall and the prices are usually good at the places I go to. I like that it's on the smaller side so I don't have to walk 5 miles and the parking is free. I usually come for the the GAP outlet store but if I have time there are other great stores with good prices. It's true there are limited food options but it's very close to the downtown Troutdale restaurants and McMenamin's Edgefield is just up the road. I'm a little puzzled at the negative reviews, I think people have unrealistic expectations sometimes, but for what this strip mall outlet has, I think it's pretty good. read more

Premium is a stretch when it comes to this outlet center, but this square strip mall is indeed near the Columbia Gorge. Of course, it's also in Oregon, so there is absolutely no sales tax; however, just know that the best of the "premium brands" here are really just average chains like Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, and Adidas. When you do go here, be sure to check-in on the Yelp App and go to the outlet office in the Southeast corner for a VIP Coupon Book for additional savings like these for 2016: * Adidas $25 of $125 * Carters 20% off $40 * Clarks Bostonian 15% off $60 * Eddie Bauer 15% off $75 * Famous Footwear $10 off $50 * Bass 10% off $50 * Gap 10% off $75 * Gymboree 25% off $50 * Harry & David $10 off $35 * Jockey $10 off $75 * Kitchen Collection $5 off $30 * Lane Bryant 30% off 1 item * Levi's $10 off $100 or $30 off $200 * Loft Outlet 10% off $75 * Maidenform 50% off non-sale item * Naturalizer 10% off $50 * Pendleton 10% off purchase * Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 15% off purchase * Rack Room Shoes $10 off $65 * Rue21 15% off $30 * Samosonite Free Samsonite Tote with $100 * Subway 10% off * Tommy Hilfiger 10% off $100 * Tools & More 10% off $50 * Van Heusen 10% off $85 * Vitamin World 10% off * Zales 10% off clearance This is not a destination outlet mall, but simply one of convenience. If you are looking for so-so brands while driving by on I-84 then it is a-ok cheap, tax-free shopping. read more

Very small outlet so don't expect much. There was some construction going on as well. But for the workers in the stores, super great service and also super helpful there as well. read more

This outlet mall was underwhelming. I wouldn't drive out just to shop here, but if you are in the area this is a nice little outlet mall with a few good stores. I definitely wouldn't call it "premium." Kitchen Collection - all kinds of kitchen gadgets. I didn't buy anything but they had a lot of nice stuff and the prices seemed low. Clarks Shoes - decent selection and good sale prices. Samsonite - the prices seemed the same as anywhere else you might find them on sale. read more

One of the first outlet malls in the area. There are the usual useless stores that I don't know how they stay in business. However, they've made a play to bring in some better stores recently. It's still not very inspiring and the stores don't have better prices than you'd find at your average mall. Certainly not the selection either. It's hard to justify driving to Troutdale just for Gap, Adidas, Guess, and Coach - all with sub-par selections. For this place to work, the retailers need to do one or more of the following, in order of appearance, in stark fashion: 1) Lower prices - much lower. They seem the same as normal retail. 2)Increase selection/variety in each store. 3) Find a way to bring something better than a crusty Subway in the corner where nobody goes for food. Keep 'em here longer with a pub or coffee place. It's not hard. It's nice when you need it, but there's a reason why Centralia and Woodburn are much, much, much more busy. read more

This is a somewhat sad outlet. There were barely any stores to really hold its weight or attract customers. The mall itself is small. However, if you're into Eddie Bauer, Coach, Clarie's, Kitchen Store, or Gap then you'd probably enjoy it. I forget that everything is Tax free, so that's a plus. Good luck shopping! read more

Columbia Gorge Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - Troutdale, Oregon

There's nothing I love more than Outlet Stores. Wait, that's a lie. There's root canals, wisdom tooth extraction with only a local anesthesia... Oh, then there's influenza and migraines. There are only a few stores in this whole darn place that I feel are worth our time; Vans and OshKosh B'Gosh. The rest of them scare me. read more

Decided to stop at the outlet mall on the way back from the gorge on a Saturday afternoon. This is definitely not a premium outlet mall and its shady as heck. I felt like I was going into the discount center of Wal-Mart. First off, the parking lot had so many pot holes I thought I was lucky my suv had awd. Second, the outside of the buildings just looked so gloomy. We only made it to two stores before I felt like I needed a quick exit. Definitely will be going down to the new outlet mall next time instead of here. read more

Very underwhelming. There are maybe 2 or 3 stores I would even give the time of day. It's really unfortunate since this is the closest outlet mall to me. It's on par with the one at Seaside for comparison. Probably good for the older crowd, but just not my style. read more

My friends and I were in the area visiting someone who lives in Troutdale, and decided to check it out this afternoon before we took off! There were certainly some name brand stores like, Coach, Gap, Adidas, etc - but they were small. My friends came here at 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon, I was very surprised at how few people there were in pretty much every store. We bought a few things, I got a couple things from Le Gourmet Kitchen, and Perfumania. My friends made a couple purchases at some other stores. There is only a Subway restaurant here if you get hungry, so be prepared if you're planning on staying a while. It seems like a poor strategy if you want to keep people around a while. We walked the entire strip and stopped in at many of the stores to check them out. Most of the stores had good prices, but nothing to really wow me. Of note, most of these stores are highly geared towards women (then again so is the retail market generally). I wasn't able to find a pair of men's dress shoes in the style I liked for anything less than $60 - I'll hit up a shoe store back home. read more

Meh. Small selections of stores, and not necessarily good ones. Just your usual Gap, Levi's, etc. Price wise, I don't think it's even worth going there since you don't really save a lot. Might as well just go to the nearby mall. They'd probably have prices close to the ones here. Not really worth the drive. read more

Super overpriced. There ain't no deals to be had here. Skip this and find a better place.

We stopped by the Colombia Gorge Premium Outlets on our way back from Multnomah Falls. We were happy to get some deals at Gap, Levis, Eddie Bauer, and Adidas. The shops are well kept and is a pleasant place to shop. However, we were disappointed at the lack of restaurants there. There is only a Subway restaurant and an ice cream shop. Had there been a place to eat, we would have spent more time there shopping, but the kids were hungry so we left. I hope that these shops plan to expand with a food court as it definitely keeps people shopping. Advice: This is not a HUGE outlet mall, but the stores catered to our needs. If you plan to stay there awhile, make sure you get something to eat prior to shopping there. read more

We stopped here when going to Portland from Seattle. They had a bunch of my favorite outlet stores - Loft, Naturalizer, Clark's, Oshkosh Bigosh.... Strip mall style. My one gripe with the place was limited food options. The only one we found in the main square was Subway. read more

Get a store here that people want to go to. This entire outlet sucks. Where is a nike? Jcrew? Anything? What a waste of huge retail space.

It's a small outlet on the way to the Multnomah falls. No eating place other than Subway. Shops are small and few. Pricing and selection in the shops is not that great. May be good only if you want to go to certain shop or two. read more