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Portland & Oregon Loop
Start your Oregon adventure in
Portland
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, well known for its roses, bridges,
beer and progressive politics. Be sure to visit downtown's landmarks and the Pearl Dis-
trict's boutiques; Powell's City of Books is one of the world's largest independent book-
stores. Over on the east side of the Willamette River are several distinct and fun neigh-
borhoods including Hawthorne, Mississippi and Alberta. Take frequent breaks in the
city's excellent coffee shops or microbreweries.
Now drive west towards the coast to
Astoria
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, the first permanent US set-
tlement in the west. Today it's a pleasant port city with a restored downtown, historic
museums and Victorian houses. Further south are plenty of beach resorts, fishing towns,
state parks and scenic promontories that jut out to sea. If it's summer and you like to
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