Portland, Oregon's Fremont Bridge weighs 6,000 tons and was lifted 170 feet, a Guinness Book of World Records entry for heaviest lift at the time of its construction in 1973.
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- Thousands of miles of clean water, excellent facilities and virtually every type of boating available make Portland, Oregon a definite boating city. Getty Images
- Portland, Oregon's Fremont Bridge weighs 6,000 tons and was lifted 170 feet, a Guinness Book of World Records entry for heaviest lift at the time of its construction in 1973. Alamy
- Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls in Portland, Oregon is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Alamy
- Recognizable by its five roofs, 64 dragons and two huge lions, the Chinatown Gate is the official entrance to Portland, Oregon's Chinatown District. Alamy
- Portland, Oregon's skyline at dusk offers a picturesque view of vibrant lights, skyscrapers and calm waters. Getty Images
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