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Portland, Oregon is one of the more beautiful major cities that anyone could visit in the entire United States. The city offers not only everything that people have come to expect from an American urban population center, but gorgeous surroundings and a clean environment as well. Portland was incorporated in 1851 and grew from what was originally a shipping based community into a major international city with ties to various markets around the world. Portland and the surrounding area have long embraced, and been embraced by, the environmental movement. This has lead the city to be on the cusp of many new energy related technologies. The city of Portland also has many outdoor recreational opportunities with its placement so near to the Columbia River, the Willamette River and Mt. Hood. A visit to Portland is a great way to spend a vacation or extended weekend holiday.