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Portland (/ ˈ p ɔːr t l ə n d / PORT-lənd) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest region. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, it is the county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon's most populous county.
Portland is a part of Dorset like no other; wild, natural and ruggedly beautiful. This unique, tied island marks the southernmost point on the Jurassic Coast and is joined to the mainland by Chesil Beach. Its isolated location, quaint villages and rocky, coastal scenery give the island its own special atmosphere, perfect for exploring.
The Isle of Portland is a tied island, 6 kilometres (4 mi) long by 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) wide, in the English Channel. [2] The southern tip, Portland Bill, lies 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins Portland with mainland ...
4 days ago · Portland, city, seat (1854) of Multnomah county, northwestern Oregon, U.S. The state’s largest city, it lies just south of Vancouver, Washington, on the Willamette River near its confluence with the Columbia River, about 100 miles (160 km) by river from the Pacific Ocean.
4 days ago · Hop on a bicycle and explore the most fun (and funky) things to do in Portland, Oregon – from breweries and rose gardens to the nearby Columbia River Gorge.
From the striking Portland Bill Lighthouse to one of King Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, there's plenty to be discovered on the Isle of Portland. Visit the Weymouth & Portland Heritage website to learn more.
Discover Portland visitor attractions. Portland is an explorer's paradise. With so much to see and do, you'll wonder why you had never done it before! Visitor Information is available from the Heights Hotel on the summit of the island.
Dinosaurs, fossils, shipwrecks and smugglers, stone carving, seafaring, groundbreaking scientists and world-famous authors: Portland Museum packs in an astonishing collection that reflects the history and people of this distinctive island community. Discover the dramatic history of an enduring isle. READ MORE.
Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is 78 miles (126 km) from the Oregon Coast, at the convergence of two major rivers (the Columbia and Willamette), near the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, Willamette Valley wine country and other regional destinations.
Portland is a city of indie-spirited superlatives and humble, off-beat charms. Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do. Attractions. Must-see attractions. Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Portland. This popular riverside park, which lines the west bank of the Willamette River, was finished in 1978 after four years of construction. It replaced an old…