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2012-2013 Gresham Area Business and Community Directory
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Things to See and Do
The Gresham area which includes
Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village,
Boring and Damascus, boasts an
enviable array of amenities with
unparalleled natural beauty and a
temperate year-round climate. Area
activities range from arts and shopping
to sports and outdoor pursuits.
Arts & Culture
The region has a vibrant local arts
scene with activities like the annual
Art Walk
in downtown Gresham, the
Adventures in Jazz music series
and
summer concerts at
McMenamins
Edgefield.
Enjoy live theater throughout
the community with the
Gresham Little
Theater, Mt. Hood Community College
Theatr
e and the
Sandy Actors Theater.
Shopping & Dining
Shoppers have a selection of retail
establishments.
Gresham Station,
Gresham Town Fair
and
Columbia
Gorge Premium Outlet
are home to
many nationally recognized stores.
Downtown Gresham and Troutdale
also boast unique, small and locally
owned shops and restaurants. Enjoy
cuisine from Mediterranean, Thai and
chocolate crepes to great burgers and
even a martini bar.
Sports & Recreation
For the sports and outdoor
enthusiasts this area has a bounty of
activities and attractions. Experience
world class golf at
Persimmon Country
Club
and
Glendoveer Golf Course,
or
for the novice try the Par 3 course at
McMenamins Edgefield.
Residents
and visitors alike can also partake in
swimming at the
Mt. Hood Aquatic
Center
or bowling at
Mt. Hood Lanes.
This region is situated between two
of Oregon’s premiere recreation areas,
Mt. Hood
and the
Columbia River
Gorge,
which offer many activities
from climbing the summit to hiking,
camping, biking and fishing. Cross-
country and downhill skiers and
snowmobilers also have many options,
all within an hour drive. The
Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic area
is
fifteen minutes away and includes
incredible views of the Gorge. Miles
of hiking trails give easy access to
hundreds of beautiful waterfalls
throughout the area including
Multnomah Falls,
the second highest
year-round waterfall in the United
States. Windsurfing,
Bonneville Dam,
lodging facilities, restaurants and many
other visitor amenities abound.
Parks
The park in the area includes more
than 300 acres of park land, 840 acres
of natural areas and miles of trails,
The Kilted Mile at the Portland Highland Games
PHOTO BY Lauren Gold