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Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland is bounded by West Burnside on the north, the Willamette River on the east, and freeways to the south and west. It represents one of the earliest settled districts in the city and contains is the financial, governmental, cultural, and entertainment heart of the city. Many retailers, large and small, are located downtown. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, running along the river, is the site of casual relaxation and sometimes organized celebration.

Downtown features include the Portland Art Museum, Oregon History Center, and the Portland Performing Arts Center. The area is connected with districts to the east and west by the Max Light Rail System.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6
2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29
Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15
Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12
Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include:
82nd Annual Yachats Ladies Club Christmas Bazaar Yachats December 5 thru December 6
Holiday Celebration & Parade Sisters November 28
First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1
Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28
Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28

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