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Welcome to Portland!
Located at the confluence of the mighty Columbia and Willamette rivers, the "City of Roses" offers an exciting range of attractions for the curious mind.
Portland has the personality of a small community, as seen in the abundant districts of Portland, with the abundant year-round activities of a large city. Nearby Mount Hood provides recreation from skiing to hiking. The Willamette & Columbia rivers offers many water sport opportunities. The Portland Metropolitan Area enjoys a mild climate with no sharp extremes and just enough rain to keep it green. Thanks to Portland's renowned Max and Streetcar, you can reach all these activities with a quick, quiet and comfortable ride upon our public transportation system.
If it's indoor recreation that you seek, we recommend Powell's Books, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. A sports fan? Get up close with the premium seats at the Rose Garden Arena to see the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in action. OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) offers visitors the chance to combine fun and learning into one experience with its many exhibits, labs, and a huge screen OMNIMAX theatre.
Drinking and eating in Portland has evolved into a culinary adventure. Local chefs will tantalize your taste buds, with samples of the Pacific Northwest's bounty. Our treats have reached to the stars as handmade truffles from Portland's own Moonstruck Chocolate Co. were selected to sweeten the celebrity gift baskets at the 77th Annual Academy Awards®
Haven't painted a picture perfect image of Portland yet? Get in on an essential part of the Portland experience and go 'gallery hopping'. An influx of prominent artists, the increase in the number of galleries and the revolutionized Pearl District all point to a new era of art in the city.
Outside of the city, Oregon provides a feast of world renowned attractions. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano. The nation's most photographed lighthouse is the Heceta Head Lighthouse located in Lane County, Oregon. The Columbia River Gorge is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
How do you access all this glory? Portland International Airport, located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland offers many nonstop flights by most recognized passenger carriers to and from Portland to various destinations.
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