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About Portland

Portland, Oregon, ranked as the number 2 city in America to live and play by Money Magazine, continues to attract travelers to their diverse and beautiful city. Portland is stationed where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet in the state of Oregon. The founders, Pettygrove and Lovejoy ingeniously planned and cultivated this city earning Portland such nicknames as the Green City or the City of Roses.

History of Portland : Lewis and Clark first explored and mapped the state of Oregon in 1804 during their western adventures. In 1843, William Overton and Asa Lovejoy happened upon a beautiful spot of land along the Willamette River where they made claim. Eventually, Overton sold his portion of the land to Fancis Pettygrove.

The city of Portland earned its name as the result of a coin toss between Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove in 1845. Lovejoy was from Massachusetts and wanted to name the new city Boston. However, Pettygrove, a native of Maine, won the toss and subsequently that is how Portland got its name. The two partners immediately cleared trees from the land and laid down roads to activate their plans for this new community in the Northwest.

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Top 5 Reasons To Visit Portland


1. The City of Roses - Portland earns its nickname, The City of Roses, because of its marine west coast climate that is the most suitable for developing magnificent rose gardens. Visitors enjoy the beauty and aroma of the famous International Rose Test Garden that overlooks the downtown area.


2. Center for Outdoor Sports - Hikers, skiers, ice climbers alike traverse the 11 thousand mile high peaks of Mount Hood. Bicycling enthusiasts rave at the many bike trails and competitions hosts by the Portland International Raceway. Hikers also enjoy roaming along the 40 miles of trails in the Forest Park, home to Multnomah Falls, the second highest waterfall in the United States.


3. Variety of Performing Arts - Over 75 theatrical groups host performances in Portland Oregon every year. Some performing arts venues available in Portland include : The Oregon Ballet Theater, Oregon Symphony, Portland Center Stage, and the Portland Opera.


4. Educational Attractions for Children - Children of all ages enjoy visiting the animals at the Portland Zoo, playing and learning with creative exhibits at the Portland Childrens Museum, and exercise their brain power at the world class Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

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1. Portland Saturday Market
	Open on Saturdays and Sundays, this magnificent open air market presents hundreds of local craftsmen and artisans available to answer questions and provide buyers with splendid art pieces.
2. International Rose Test Garden
	Located within a few minutes from downtown Portland, this amazing rose garden boasts over 7,000 rose bushes. Best of all, viewing this spectacular site is completely free!
3. Oaks Amusement Park
	Ever since Oaks Amusement Park opened its gates in 1905, it has thrilled its visitors with a wide variety thrill rides and lively outdoor entertainment.
4. Oregon Zoo
	Encouraging earth friendly habits ever since opening its gates in the early 1800s, the Oregon Zoo has been a special home to many amazing animals found around the world.
5. Porland Children's Museum
	Hands on play and adventure activies for children of all ages. Some exhibits include Building Bridgetown and the Waterworks Exhibit.
6. Forest Park
	Covering over 5000 acres of woodland and hosting over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, Forest Park, is one of Portland, Oregon's most precious natural resources.

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