About the Area
Portland,
OR
Local Attractions : Oregon : Portland
OMSI
Posted October 23, 2008 by Ima Local
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry sits right on the waterfront across the river from Downtown Portland. It’s an amazing place for both children and adults, and as someone who has been going there since I was a kid, I can attest to both. There are a few permanent exhibits, dedicated to physical, life, and earth sciences, and there is usually one or more “travelling” exhibit. OMSI also has an IMAX theater, a planetarium, laser shows, a guided-submarine tour,…
Oregon
Capital: Salem
Largest Metro Area: Portland
2007 Avg. Home Price: $269,880.62 (12)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $42,944.00 (31)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 10.0% (38)
Famous For: Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge
