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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:
2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29
Hood River Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Odell December 12 thru December 13
Oddwater - Where it's OK to be weird Newport continuing thru January 1
Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6
Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5

Other upcoming events include:
PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12
Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6
Rickreall Christmas Pageant Rickreall December 10 thru December 12
Clayfolk Show and Sale Medford November 20 thru November 22
Holiday Ale Festival 2009 Portland December 2 thru December 6

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