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Fun Local Trivia
  1. "The Simpsons" creator, Matt Groening, grew up in Portland, and much of "Springfield" on the show is linked to various parts of the city.
  2. Portland is known as "The City of Roses" because of its many rose gardens.
  3. Portland is often awarded the title, "Greenest City in America."
  4. According to the 2010 Census, Portland is the "whitest" city in America.
Notable Natives
  • Mel Blanc – voice of Bugs Bunny
  • Beverly Cleary – children's author
  • Sam Elliott – actor
  • Clark Gable – actor ("Gone with the Wind")
  • Matt Groening – creator of "The Simpsons"
  • Tonya Harding – controversial Olympic figure skater
  • Todd Haynes – filmmaker
  • Katee Sackhoff – actress ("Battlestar Galactica")
  • Elliott Smith – musician
  • Gus Van Sant – filmmaker
Local Slang Rose City: Portland nickname
Points of Interest
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Oregon Zoo
  • Pioneer Square
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Portland Rose Garden
  • Portland Saturday Market
  • Powell’s City of Books

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

At Lewis & Clark, students have the best of both worlds: a quiet campus situated in a residential neighborhood, and a short drive from downtown and the greater Portland area. The Pioneer Express shuttles students downtown, and from there nothing stops students from exploring. The public transportation in Portland is so incredibly convenient that there is no reason to not get off campus and explore.

Portland has plenty of amazing food at good prices, and is well-known for its amazing selection of food carts. Take advantage of the food carts; they’re a student’s best friend and are well worth the $8. The Portland Saturday (and Sunday) Market runs from the first week of March to December 24, and is an ideal place for reasonably priced shopping and gifts—just remember to bring cash. In addition , there’s Powell’s City of Books, the bookstore of any booklover’s dreams, and is hands down the best place to waste time and get lost. Those who love the outdoors will want to take advantage of Portland’s amazing wilderness, as there is much kayaking and hiking to be done to fill any outdoorsman's fancy. Portland has a little bit of everything for everyone, and is a pretty ideal place for the college student looking to explore.

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Local Atmosphere at Lewis & Clark College

G2493

'15

Social Sciences

4.6
A

So Close to Downtown

Downtown Portland is literally 5 miles away from campus and the Pio (bus shuttle) takes you downtown every hour for free! It's so convenient and there is so much to do. Whether you want to go to Saturday market on the weekend for some one-of-a-kind things or go to the giant Nike store, there is always something outside of the Lewis & Clark "bubble."

Dec 06, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Lewis & Clark College

s1992

'15

Social Sciences

5.0
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Portland

The city of Portland is wonderful. There is never a shortage of things to do- shows, galleries, restaurants, etc. It is a young and vibrant city with an exciting local culture.

Dec 02, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Lewis & Clark College

pio14

'14

English

4.6
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The Bus Will Save Your Life

The Raz, or (official name) "Pioneer Express" bus comes by campus once every hour (free transportation!)and goes straight into the heart of the Cultural District and within easy walking distance of the Pearl District (i.e. Powell's City of Books). Downtown Portland is very eclectic and earthy, the Saturday Market is awesome and Saturday specials at Sushi Ichiban are perfect for college-kid budgets (where else can you get a plate for $1.50?). There's something for everyone and food carts all over if you get hungry. LC's immediate area, the Portland 'burb of Burlingame, is pretty much the standard suburb (i.e. boring) but works well enough for a quick grocery run (which is really what it's there for anyway).

Jan 31, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Lloyd Center
  • Pioneer Place Mall
  • Washington Square
Major Sports Teams
  • Portland Beavers: Minor league baseball
  • Portland Trailblazers: NBA
  • Portland Winterhawks: Western Hockey League (junior hockey)
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Downtown Portland: : 10 minutes
  • Seattle: : 3 hours
Did You Know?
  • It's illegal to pump your own gas in the state of Oregon.
  • There is no sales tax in all of Oregon.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Lake Twin Cinema
106 N. State St.
Lake Oswego
(503) 635-5956

Regal Fox Tower 10
846 SW Park Ave.
Downtown
(800) 326-3264 ext. 327

Regal Pioneer Place Stadium 6
340 SW Morrison St.
Downtown
(800) 326-3264

Regal Tigard 11 Cinemas
11626 SW Pacific Hwy.
Tigard
(800) 326-3264 ext. 332

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