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Users Assigned: KazmiA victory for urban planning that hides countless green spaces and easy access to the country amongst a heavy populated center, Oregon’s capital is also known as the ‘City of Roses’, and was – astonishingly – named after developers tossed a coin. Each wanted to name the city after their own hometowns, with the landowner from Portland (Maine) winning a game of luck that prevented Portland form being forever known as Boston instead.
Aiming to be particularly user-friendly, Portland is arguably a better city to live in than it is to visit, especially given artistic draws like ‘First Thursday’ (when the city’s galleries lay on wine and cheese alongside free entry for the public), but there is plenty to see year round, too. You could hardly hear of Portland without learning of the ample microbreweries, with aptly named spots like the Full Sail Brewing Company (from which you can stare across the river while downing your first pint, watching the sails blast past), or the intriguing and European-influenced brews of Widmer Gasthaus - where the scene seems to grow by the day – the perfect spots to sample.
The city’s not without its problems – high unemployment and horrendous traffic not least (take the streetcar to avoid the worst of it) - but the vibe is generally pleasant and welcoming. For the more sedate visitor, the rose gardens, or child-friendly spots like the perfect summer heat-killer the Salmon Street Springs might prove more appealing. The ornate attractions of the Chinese Classical Garden bring a taste of the orient, while the entirely handmade Saturday Market is another tempting local draw.
If you’d prefer to get out of the city, the 200 meter Multnomah Falls make for a scenic picnic spot, while head south-east and you’ll arrive at dozens of vineyards, complete with sample rooms, ideal for exploring on an extensive tour of heading out to under your own steam (don’t forget a designated driver) for a day you’ll be sleeping off all of the following morning.
All in all, Portland – being the only major city for miles – is likely to feature on any major US itinerary, and charms with its pure livability, though it lacks the headline sights you might be looking for in a short trip.
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Jupiter HotelNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Jupiter Hotel 800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA 45.5225841 , -122.6570919
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Eastside LodgeNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Eastside Lodge 949 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA 45.5233872 , -122.6558138
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Unicorn InnNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Unicorn Inn 3040 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266, USA 45.499947 , -122.578425
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Chestnut Tree InnNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Chestnut Tree Inn 9699 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216, USA 45.519716 , -122.5640772
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Dar-Ron MotelNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Dar-Ron Motel 7707 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266, USA 45.4678803 , -122.5792881
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Del Rancho MotelNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Del Rancho Motel 7622 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266, USA 45.468133 , -122.57843
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Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen BeachNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217, USA 45.612923 , -122.6753245
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Ground Kontrol0.12 Km from PortlandGround Kontrol is a video game arcade and bar in Portland, Oregon, United States. Recognized as one of the best arcades in the US, it is known for preserving games from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games. It also serves as a venue for DJs and live music. Also of note is its collection of 28 pinball tables.
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24 Hour Church of Elvis0.16 Km from PortlandThe 24 Hour Church of Elvis was an exhibit at a museum and gallery called "Where's The Art?" in Portland, Oregon, USA, run by artist Stephanie "Stevie" G. Pierce. The original location (1109 SW Washington, 45.521752°N 122.682825°W / 45.521752; -122.682825 (1109 Washington, 1985-1986)), which operated from 1985–1986, had a single coin-operated fortune-telling machine accessible from the street, elaborate window displays, and art available for purchase inside. At the second l...
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Portland Police Bureau0.87 Km from PortlandThe Portland Police Bureau (PPB), officially the Portland Bureau of Police, is the law enforcement agency of the city of Portland, the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. While oversight of Portland's bureaus shifts among the five City Commissioners, the mayor has historically been assigned to the Police Bureau as the police commissioner.
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First & Main0.92 Km from PortlandFirst & Main is a 17-story, 210.34 ft (64.11 m) office tower in downtown Portland, Oregon, at First and Main streets. The building was completed in 2010 at a cost of $100 million with Hoffman Construction as the general contractor for developer Shorenstein Property Services.
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Rose Quarter1.21 Km from PortlandThe Rose Quarter is a 30-acre (12-hectare) sports and entertainment district located in Portland's Lloyd District on the east bank of the Willamette River, just east of downtown. The Rose Quarter is bounded on the west by NE Interstate Avenue, on the north by NE Broadway and NE Weidler Streets, on the east by Interstate 5, and on the south by NE Holliday Street. The site contains two multipurpose arenas, the Moda Center and the Memorial Coliseum. Nearby landmarks include the Steel and Broadway b...
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Shilo Inns9.36 Km from PortlandShilo Inns is a mid-priced hotel chain operating 31 hotels predominantly on the west coast of the United States, with a large concentration of locations in the state of Oregon. It competes primarily with mid-range, family hotels such as Comfort Inn and Best Western, and today is one of the largest independently owned and operated Hotel companies in the Western United States. Hotels are frequently 2-3 stories and of a gray and blue color scheme, although there are exceptions, such as the 13 story...
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Cedar Hills Crossing10.86 Km from PortlandCedar Hills Crossing, formerly Beaverton Mall, is a retail shopping center in the city of Beaverton, Oregon, United States. The center is notable in that it was the prior site of a historic airport, Bernard's Airport, where many of the early aircraft innovations of the 1920s and 1930s occurred. Cedar Hills Crossing has been in operation since 1969, and is located approximately between the intersection of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard and Walker Road and the intersection of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard an...
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Beaverton Foursquare Church10.99 Km from PortlandTrue
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Veterans Memorial Park (Beaverton, Oregon)11.13 Km from PortlandTrue
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Brainstorm NW11.34 Km from PortlandBrainstorm NW was a magazine published out of Oswego, Oregon. Its motto was "The magazine for northwest decision makers" and it covered political issues, feature stories and art and entertainment. The magazine was politically conservative and published for 12 years starting in 1997 and ending February 2009.
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Hotel LuciaNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Hotel Lucia Portland, OR 97204, USA
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1 SE 2nd AveNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.1 SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
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Hotel ModeraNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Hotel Modera Portland, OR 97201, USA
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811 E Burnside St #112No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.811 E Burnside St #112, Portland, OR 97214, USA
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1615 SE 3rd Ave #200No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.1615 SE 3rd Ave #200, Portland, OR 97214, USA
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Portland Japanese GardenNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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Center for Health and Healing Building 1 OHSU Casey Eye InstituteNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Center for Health and Healing Building 1 OHSU Casey Eye Institute, South Waterfront, 3303 SW Bond Ave 11th Floor, Portland, OR 97239, United States
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BeavertonBeaverton, Oregon is a city 7 miles west of Portland, Oregon and has a population of 89,803 as of 2010. Located in Washington County, Beaverton is the sixth largest city in the state of Oregon.
Beaverton got its name from a large body of water that was created by beaver dams. Ironically enough there seems to be more nutria than beavers nowadays.
Nike’s headquarters are located in Beaverton along with Reser’s and Tektronix. All three companies make a huge impact on Beaverton’s economy, as well as other businesses like IBM and Fred Meyer.
As a suburb of nearby Portland, Beaverton also has a very sophisticated mass transit system which includes buses and a light rail. The buses are run by Trimet as is the MAX (light rail).Beaverton, OR, USA
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| Month | Temp °C | Rainfall Cm | Temp °F | Rainfall Inches |
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| Jan | 3.1 | 190.7 | 37.6 | 75.1 |
| Feb | 5.1 | 147.5 | 41.2 | 58.1 |
| Mar | 7.3 | 125.5 | 45.1 | 49.4 |
| Apr | 10.1 | 80.8 | 50.2 | 31.8 |
| May | 13.1 | 67.9 | 55.6 | 26.7 |
| Jun | 15.8 | 51.9 | 60.4 | 20.4 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 17.4 | 65.3 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 18.4 | 23.8 | 65.1 | 9.4 |
| Sep | 15.7 | 60.2 | 60.3 | 23.7 |
| Oct | 11.4 | 104 | 52.5 | 40.9 |
| Nov | 7.1 | 193.6 | 44.8 | 76.2 |
| Dec | 4.4 | 205 | 39.9 | 80.7 |
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