Travel Destination #3: Mt. Hood National Forest & Columbia River Gorge

Gresham is located right between the Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge. Both areas allow the community to enjoy great recreational activities such as: camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, and more! The forest extends south of the Columbia River Gorge, and is only twenty miles away from Gresham. It allows locals to have immediate access to the outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty both areas offer. You can check out more information on both areas here: http://fs.usda.gov/mthood & http://fs.usda.gov/columbia

Travel Destination #2: Historic Downtown Gresham

In Historic Downtown Gresham (yes, that's the name of it), you can find a variety of locally owned shops, salons, and restaurants. There are over 150 shops here, and the streets are lines with both old architecture and neo-architectural new construction. During the year, you can find the annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, Gresham Art Walk, and Teddy Bear Parade. Every Saturday (May-October), you can also check out the local farmer's market. Many locals come here to enjoy the festivities, shop, and dine. To learn more about the events offered here, you can check: www.exploregresham.com. Over there, you can also find what shops and restaurant the area offers.

Travel Destination #1: Gresham Station

The Gresham Station shopping center is home to over fifty stores and restaurants that can please both locals and tourists too. You are likely to see shoppers from all across the city here, as the Blue Line MAX line runs through the shopping center with a nearby stop. It is located between Burnside Road and Division Street, one block West of Eastman Parkway in Gresham. The shopping center in the city is the place that brings the community (along with outside city travelers) together in one area. To learn more about what they have to offer, you can visit their website at: www.greshamstation.com