Short blocks make Portland a walker's paradise. Stroll Portland’s historic Old Town, and Saturday Market, the nation’s largest outdoor handicrafts market. Sports fans of all ages will relish a trip to hometown-shop Niketown. With the city’s award-winning mass-transit system, getting around is a breeze.

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Tom McCall Riverfront Park is a treasure trove of things to do and see:

Preconference Activities are available in pdf, or under the links under Thursday, October 5, to the left. These include a Heritgage Tour, Golf Tour, Reception, and more.