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Experiment with beer

With such a wide array of unique, local and delicious beer, don't order your mass produced standard. Branch out and try a local brew. If you are intimidated by the options (with names such as Ropewalk, Free-Range Red, and Desolation), ask your server or bartender for a description or recommendations. Portlanders talk about their beer with the descriptiveness typically reserved for wine, so a good server should be able to give you a clear picture of the beer list. Also, many places, particularly breweries and pubs, will offer a sample if you are undecided. (Note: The samples should be used as a tie breaker, not a free drink).

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Walking in Portland

Portland is the consumate walking city. The city blocks are 200 feet long compared with the more common 400 foot long block in most cities. Walking in Portland is quick, encouraged and is the best way to see all the small unique shops and restaurants.

Portlanders are very pedestrian aware and the police enforce a pedestrian's right right-of-way crossing streets. So head out on foot, jump on a free bus, street car or MAX train within downtown's Fareless Square and get to know Portland on foot!

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The rain

Ok, it rains in oregon. It's a fact of life...but it's not that bad. Once summer gets here (officially July 5), you've never been to any place more splendid. Our city's outdoor cafes and patio bars are buzzing, the festivals kick into full swing and the weather is pleasant all the way into October.

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