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About Portland Portland is a unique and bustling city set against the beautiful Mount Hood Glacier. The city has become a popular destination, boasting a great local scene of food and wine festivals, museums with diverse art collections, and gourmet coffee shops. Moderate temperatures allow for year-around hiking and biking on the area’s 40 miles of wilderness trails. Plan to spend the weekend in Portland and take the opportunity enjoy the region’s beauty and vitality.
Dining In the last 15 years dining in Portland has evolved into a showcase of the fresh ingredients the city has to offer. Great restaurants can be found all over the city and most proudly use ingredients from the Portland Farmer’s Market. Entertainment Portland has activities for everyone: Experience culture at the Portland Art Museum, Hike the Forest Park trails, Shop in the local funky neighborhoods, or even experience North America’s longest ski season with a run down Mount Hood. Getting Around Portland The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower hotel is in the middle of Portland’s city center and is just a block away from the MAX Light Rail System. This innovative rail system is eco-friendly and allows you to easily navigate the city with stops to dining, shopping, and entertainment. The MAX also makes airport access easy with transportation to and from the city center. Travel Resources: Portland Visitors Bureau: http://www.travelportland.com/ Downtown Portland: http://www.downtownportland.org/ Portland on-line: http://www.portland.com/portland/index.cfm? Daytrips Portland also makes an excellent starting point for a number of Pacific Northwest destinations. If you rent a car, within 3 hours and less than 180 miles, you can:
Events Happening in Portland during the Forum Conference
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