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Tourist info: Travel Oregon, PO Box
184, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5FA
OREGON
Tel: 01326 250 213
E-mail: oregon.uk@btinternet.com
OREGON
the beaver state
Web: www.traveloregon.com
The very word inspired the largest vol- Columbia River Gorge, the Willamette
Land Area: 62,111,361.5 acres
untary land migration in recorded his- Valley, Southern Oregon, Central
(96,002 square miles)
tory, and not without good reason. Oregon and Eastern Oregon. Each
Windswept beaches, verdant forests region offers a wide range of activities
Population: 3,541,500 in 2003
and snow-capped peaks give way to and services. You can always find State Capital: Salem
sweeping rangelands, towering rock something for everyone. Order a copy
Largest City: Portland, OR with
formations and dramatic river valleys in of Oregon’s Destination Guide through 536,240 population
this incredibly diverse land. Mother the Oregon Tourism Commission’s
Local Time: PT – 8 hrs behind the UK
Nature’s finest elements provide the website: www.traveloregon.com or by
Climate: Of the ten different climate
perfect foil for human innovation. The calling 01326 250213.
zones in the WORLD, Oregon offers seven.
result: a vast and ever-changing play- We invite you to discover a state
National Parks: Crater Lake N.P.;
ground for the soul. where renowned chefs, four-star
Oregon Caves national monument, John
To help you find your way around, hotels and world-class golf exist side-
Day Fossil Beds national monument and
the Tourism Commission divides the by-side with roadside diners, yurts and
Fort Clatsop national memorial.
state into seven distinct regions: the snowboarding. Oregon. We love
Coast, Portland, Mount Hood and the dreamers.
If you only see one thing...
Crater Lake.
Strange but true...
Oregon has no sales tax. In Oregon your gasoline is pumped for you – so stay in your
vehicle and relax.
Look out for...
James Beard.
Tourist info: Pennsylvania Office of
V
ANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
Tourism, Destination Marketing, Power
Road Studios, 114 Power Road, Chiswick,
the keystone state
London W4 5PY
Tel: 020 8994 0978 Fax: 020 8994 0962
PENNSYL
E-mail: penn@destination-marketing.co.uk
Web: www.visitpa.com/uk
Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, Ohio. Attractions include many muse-
For a Pennsylvania Visitors Guide call
Land Area: 45,000 sq. miles
was named for its role in the struggle ums, the Science Centre, Pittsburgh
0870-9031001
for independence and in the unification Zoo, the National Aviary, river cruises,
Population: 12,200,000
of the states of America to form a new floating nightclubs, and inclined
State Capital: Harrisburg
nation, and was the geographic centre tramways affording panoramic views
If you only see one
Largest City: Philadelphia
of the thirteen original colonies. from the surrounding hills.
thing...
Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the UK
Philadelphia, the birthplace of In scenic Pennsylvania there are a
Climate: Warm summers, cold winters;
American Independence and home of myriad of things to see and do: family
Independence National Historical Park.
heavy snow in mountains. Moderate rainfall
the Liberty Bell, is full of history drawing resorts and honeymoon retreats in the
throughout the year.
millions of visitors to follow the walking Pocono Mountains, charming inns of
Look out for...
National Parks: Independence
trail through Independence National Bucks County, lakes and waterfalls,
Kevin Bacon, Chubby Checker, Sylvester
National Historical Park and Gettysburg
Historical Park. The city, also a major boating and fishing, historic sites, gar-
Stallone, Sharon Stone and Will Smith.
National Military Park plus a number of
port, has many fine museums, parks dens and the superb Wyeth Art
others under National Parks Service
and gardens and a lively cultural scene. Museum in the Brandywine Valley, and
Strange but true...
administration.
Pittsburgh, with its more industrial Eisenhower farmhouse at Gettysburg
heritage, enjoys a beautiful location and the Amish and Mennonites of
Pennsylvania is a state of ‘firsts’ –
where two rivers meet to form the Lancaster County.
including the first Big Mac cooked in
Uniontown.
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