With more microbreweries than any other city, the nation's largest bookstore, and the most beautiful Japanese garden outside of Japan, Portland is an ideal place to live or visit. Highlighting the best of the city's arts, recreation, and dining, this guide is essential for anyone wishing to get the most out of what Portland has to offer.
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For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From the natural wonders of the Columbia River Gorge to the Pearl District's thriving arts scene, Portland offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you prefer fly fishing or live theater, coffeehouses or brewpubs, a cozy B&B or an upscale spa, this authoritative guide will show you how to navigate "the most livable city in the United States."
From the natural wonders of the Columbia River Gorge to the Pearl District's thriving arts scene, Portland offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure. Whether you prefer fly fishing or live theater, coffeehouses or brewpubs, a cozy B&B or an upscale spa, this authoritative guide will show you how to navigate "the most livable city in the United States."
Inside you'll find:
countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat
the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and Pioneer Place
sections dedicated to children, retirement, and more
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon will show you everything you need to know.
About the Author
Rachel Dresbeck is a writer and editor who lives in Portland, Oregon, and has written about the city for many publications, including Willamette Week and citysearch.com. She is also an author of the Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast.
Dave Johnson is a native Oregonian who has been a freelance writer for the past 30 years. His articles have appeared in many Pacific Northwest newspapers and magazines, including the Oregonian, Willamette Week, Eugene Weekly, and the Daily Columbian. He lives in Portland.
Dave Johnson is a native Oregonian who has been a freelance writer for the past 30 years. His articles have appeared in many Pacific Northwest newspapers and magazines, including the Oregonian, Willamette Week, Eugene Weekly, and the Daily Columbian. He lives in Portland.
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Highly Rated for Military Transfers!,
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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon, 5th: Including the Metro Area and Vancouver, Washington (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)
These books (there is a series) are the first resource we go to upon learning that it is, once again, time for us to transfer. They have all the information that most people could need and I recommend them to every military person I know that is in the process of transferring to make their move just a little bit easier. A look at the contents of this particular book:
Area Overview Getting Here, Getting Around History Bed-and-Breakfast Inns Hotels and Motels Restaurants Brewpubs Coffeehouses Nightlife Shopping Attractions Kidstuff Festivals and Annual Events The Arts Recreation and Spectator Sports Portland Parks Golf Day Trips Relocation Child Care and Education Health Care and Wellness Retirement Media Worship Index No, there aren't a lot of pictures, but I can buy a coffee-table book for that. This is information and lots of it - including addresses, phone numbers, and websites when appropriate. Great for visitors and potential newcomers alike!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Good For Info,
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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon, 5th: Including the Metro Area and Vancouver, Washington (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)
I liked the information in this book, Even has school listings. I was purchasing it for tourism purposes and it covers that but doesn't have pictures or long descriptions and prices. Since that is what I was looking for I was a little disappointed. Good for info bad for tourists.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Hard to interpret,
By M. Lawhead "young ned of the hill" (San Francsico, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon, 5th: Including the Metro Area and Vancouver, Washington (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)
This book has lots of useful information, but fails to tie the information in to graphics for those of us who have trouble visualizing the locations from the text. The neighborhoods are described by their names, and rougly tied into the city as a whole. However, the maps are not specific enough.
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