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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."

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

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.

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Product Details

Paperback: 392 pages
Publisher: Insiders' Guide; 5th edition (January 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762741899
ISBN-13: 978-0762741892
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #612,736 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Rated for Military Transfers!, September 25, 2007

By	Biblioholic Beth (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

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!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Info, May 6, 2007

By	J. Calkin (San antonio, tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to interpret, May 14, 2007

By	M. Lawhead "young ned of the hill" (San Francsico, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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2.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps useful as a reference. "Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Portland" is far superior
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book About The Portland Metro Area
INSIDERS' GUIDE TO PORTLAND, OREGON, 5TH is a great guide to the cities of Portland and Vancouver, as well as their surrounding suburbs. Read more

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