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Holiday Inn-Portland Airport in Portland
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Acropolis Hotel in Portland
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Best Value Inn in Portland
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Portland Inn in Portland
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Washington Park Inn in Portland
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Westwind Apts in Portland
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Portland Spirit River Cruise
Perhaps one of the most memorable and exciting activities in Portland is to take a Portland Spirit Dining Cruise across the Columbia River. Portland Spirit Dining Cruise Lines consist of various vessels that take you on breathtaking tour of its surrounding scenic riverbed, while you enjoy a beautiful meal and share the moments with your loved ones.
The Portland Spirit Dining Cruise Lines offers brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises, and provides its tours via six different vessels.
Places to Visit in Portland: Portland Spirit*
Category: Cruises
*Editors Favorite
Sara Alamdar, AskAMerchant.com Editor
Four Seasons Hotel Near Los Angeles
If you're planning a trip to Los Angeles and are wondering which hotel to choose for your stay, look no further than Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Our hotel provides guests with the services that they would expect from a luxurious establishment, including fun activities for children, game rooms for teens, in-room massages and body treatments, and round-the-clock business services. At Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, we take care of all your needs so that you can finally get the rest you came here for.
For additional information about Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, including reservations and rates, check with your local Portland Travel Agent or visit our Website at fourseasons.com.
Article provided by Four Seasons. © AskAMerchant.com
Local and Global Limo Rides
Whether you’re a bride looking for a chic white limousine to take you from your wedding ceremony to your reception, want to plan an unforgettable bachelor party for your best friend, or are excited about going to your senior prom with your classmates, Be Transported can help take you there Be Transported allows you to book your limo from any city to any city, giving you the opportunity to choose the limousine you want, depending on the number of passengers and type of event. Let Be Transported take you to where you want to go, any day, anytime. Visit Be Transported
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Made In Oregon
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Portland visitors and residents alike are sure to appreciate the unique items available at the Made In Oregon stores. All of their products are made from Oregon-based vendors and ingredients, from their wines and chocolates to their clothing and jewelry. They also sell gift packs and baskets for a variety of Oregon snacks and foods.
Made In Oregon stores are also the perfect place to shop for souvenirs, because it allows your loved ones to bask in the marvels of Oregon. Not sure what to buy? Try one of their delicious fruit jams, or their beautiful fragrant candles.
To see what unique gifts you can find at Made In Oregon, visit www.MadeInOregon.com.
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About Portland
Oregon’s largest city and the Pacific Northwest’s third largest, Portland boasts a population of approximately 2 million residents in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Known as the “City of Roses” for its ideal climate for growing roses, Portland is also known for its many parks, public transportation system and the Trailblazers NBA basketball team.
Portland’s Location
Portland is located in Oregon state where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet.
Portland’s Neighborhoods
Northwest Portland includes the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown, the Northwest District, and various residential and industrial neighborhoods.
North Portland is a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Northeast Portland is made up of a diverse collection of neighborhoods, including exclusive residential areas and working-class neighborhoods.
Southeast Portland incorporates the warehouses along the Willamette through historic Ladd's Addition to the Hawthorne and Belmont districts and Gresham.
Portland’s Climate
Warm, sunny and dry during the summer with an average high of 81 degrees in July.
Winters are usually mild to chilly with moisture and a high of 46 degrees in January.
Average of 155 days a year with measurable precipitation.
Portland’s Square Miles 145.4 square miles
Portland’s Population 568,380 residents
Portland is: the Largest City in Oregon and the 23rd largest city in the U.S.
2000 Portland Demographics:
- White 77.9%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
- American 6.6%
- Asian 6.3%
- Native American 1.0%
- Total Population (2000 est.)= 529,121
Portland’s Major Attractions
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
International Rose Test Garden
Forest Park
Portlandia statue
Powell's City of Books
Important Phone Numbers in Portland
Emergency:
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Sheriff: 911
Non Emergency: (503) 823-3333
Transportation:
Airline Information: 503-460-4234
Public Transportation: (503) 238-RIDE
Radio Cab: (503) 227-1212
Broadway Cab: (503) 227-1234
Yellow Cab: (503) 227-1234
Portland Taxi: (503) 256-5400
Portland Shuttle: (503) 327-1094
Northern Lights Towncar Services: (503) 760-2478
Lucky Limousine & Towncar: (503) 254-0010
Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL
Alamo Rent-A-Car: (503) 513-9550
Budget Car and Truck Rental: (800) 826-2090
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (503) 284-8055
DMV: (503) 299-9999
Dept. of Transportation: 503-731-8200
Utilities:
Portland Water Bureau: 503-823-7770
Public Utilities Commission: (503)823-3008
Portland General Electric Co.: (503) 464-8000
Pacific Corporation: (503) 813-5000
Constellation Energy Group: (503) 552-6150
Northwest Natural Gas: (503) 226-4211?
Comcast Cable: (503) 335-3663?
Time Warner Cable: (503) 234-6183?
DISH Network: (503) 684-1567
Qwest: (866) 438-4939
Other:
Multnomah County Library (503) 988-5123
Portland Development Commission (503) 823-3200
Oregon Convention Center Info (503) 235-7575
City Information:
City/County Information Center(503) 823-4000
Travel Portland (503) 275-9750
School Districts:
Portland Public Schools (503) 916-2000
Newspapers:
The Oregonian (503) 968-3162
Northwest Examiner (503) 241-2353
Business Journal of Portland (503) 274-8733
Willamette Week (503) 243-2122
Portland Observer (503) 288-0033
Radio:
KNRK FM - (503) 733-5470
KGON FM - (503) 733-5466
KKRZ FM – (503) 226-0100
KVMX FM - (503) 517-6400
KWJJ FM - (503) 226-9653
KFXX FM – (503) 223-1441
KXL AM - (503) 243-7595
KOAC AM - (503) 293-1982
Television:
KATU TV Ch. 2 - (503) 231-4222
KOIN TV Ch. 6 - (503) 464-0600
KGW TV Ch. 8 - (503) 226-5000
KPTV TV Ch. 12/30 - (503) 906-1249
KRCW-TV Ch. 32 - (503) 644-3232
KOPB-TV Ch. 10/27 - (503) 244-9900
Business:
Better Business Bureau (503) 226-3981
US Patent and Trademark (800) 786-9199
US Copyright Office (202) 707-3000
CDC (800) 611-5170
CA Contractors Licenses (503) 378-4621
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