Gresham

Understand Gresham is the fourth largest city within the state of Oregon. Gresham Oregon has an estimated population of 95,816 since 2003 in comparison with overall estimated population of the state of Oregon, 3,559,596 in 2003 according to the Census Bureau. The population is broken down by nationality in 2000: White persons 82.7%, Black or African American persons 1.9%, American Indian and Alaska Native persons 0.9%, Asian persons 3.3%, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%, Persons reporting some other race 7.0%, Persons reporting two or more races 3.8%, Persons of Hispanic or Latino Origin 11.9% according to the Census Bureau. There is an 83.1% of high school graduates of age 25+ and an 18.4% of college graduates of age 25+ reported in 2000 according to the Census Bureau. In the city of Gresham, the median value of an owner-occupied home is $159,700 in 2000, while in 1999 the median household income was $43,442 according to the Census Bureau. Get in By plane Portland International Airport is located approximately 22 miles from Gresham. PDX is the largest airport located in the state of Oregon. Portland International Airports provides airline services through many companys. Air Canada Jazz Alaska Airlines America West Airlines American Airlines Big Sky Airlines Continental Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Horizon Air JetBlue Airways Lufthansa Mexicana Northwest Airlines Southwest Airlines United and United Express By train There is a local light rail train known as MAX. It runs through the center of Gresham and takes you through one of several possible locations. Max extends its servicses from Gresham to Portland City Center and then off to Beaverton and finally Hillsboro. There is also a seperate MAX line that goes to Portland International Airport and a third line that runs to the Expo Center. This is a great way to get around due to the heavy traffic on local freeways. When you travel From Lloyd Center to PGE park there is no fare. Tri-Met fares are determined by the number of zones you plan on riding through. An all zones ticket will run $1.95. The MAX is a good way to get around and its ride is relatively pleasant. By car By bus By boat Get around See Oxbow ParkOxbow Park is a great place to have family picnics, barbeques with friends, and swim in the river. There are many activities that can take place at Oxbow Park. There are areas within the park that allow people to camp over night. 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway Gresham, Oregon 97080 (503) 663-4708 Do In Gresham there is one known movie theater for its cheap prices and good movies. This movie theater is known as the Mt. Hood Theater. The style of the theater is older. When visiting, people find a more comforting atmosphere compared to a regular movie theater. Adult admission costs $4 for two movies and children & seniors admission costs $3 for two movies. You can never find these prices at a Regal Cinema! 401 E. Powell Gresham, Oregon 97030 (503) 665-0604 Learn Work Buy Gresham Station is one of the largest shopping areas in town. There are several stores to shop around in. What makes Gresham Station such an easy accessible shopping area is that it is located right next to the MAX light rail line. Gresham Station offers such a wide variety of interest different shoppers. Eat Restaurants are all over the city, but it is difficult to find restaurants with great food to offer. Here is a list of fantastic dining places: Szechuan Open Kitchen This restaurant is by far the cleanest Chinese restaurant. The lunch menu is excellent with great prices to match. During lunch, which is 7 days a week from 11am - 3pm, each entree comes with your choice of soup, fresh hot tea, and steamed rice. Dinner menu is just as great as the lunch menu. The entrees are a bit bigger than the lunch entrees, but also more expensive. A must try, 'Sesame Chicken'! Highland Pub & Brewery Koji Osakaya Japanese Restaurant La Carreta Great lunch menu. All you can eat chips and salsa with free dessert to top it off. Lunch specials are all $4.95. Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakeries The most delisious Sunday brunch ever! Come before 11am, only $9.95! Lucky's Bar & Grill Wall Street Pizza Great family style pizza restauarant. The food is good and can fit anyones budget. Allows for a great night for the whole family with the family fun room containing arcade style games and pool. Located in the heart of Gresham at 201 N Main Ave. Old Chicago Persimmon Country Club-Grille Thai Orchid Don Pedros Must have beakfast burritos! Typhoon Like spicy food? This is the place for you! Typhoon has some of the greatest curries. Typhoon even has a fabulous daily lunch special for all those busy workers. There is an all you can eat buffet with drink included for just $6.95! You just can't go wrong. Orginal Roadhouse Grill Feeling for a juicy steak? Wanna have some peanuts while you wait? Then this is place for you! Booths are in secluded corners for your comfort. The wait staffs are extremely nice here and cater to your needs. When you're stuffed from your meal and ready to go, you'll have to kick your heels a time or two to get all those peanut shells out of your shoes! Always fun! Truffelhunter A bit on the expensive side but you truly get what you pay for at this delicious lunch and dinner eatery. They bake their breads fresh daily and serve some of the largest non-subsandwitches I have ever seen. Along with all types of deli sandwitches they have hamburgers and amazing fries. They also serve delicious fresh baked chips with every sandwitch. Sunny Han's Wok and Grill Teriyaki King They have a limited menu but the food is good. Their prices are a bit high for what you get. If your in the mood for chicken and rice then its worth a try. 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