Get in
By plane
Portland International Airport is located approximately 13 miles from Gresham. PDX is the largest airport located in the state of Oregon. Portland International Airports provides airline services through many companys.
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
See
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!
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:
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'!
Great authentic Japanese Restaurant. If you want a true Japanese cultural experience then Koji Osakaya Japanese restaurant is the place to go!
Great lunch menu. All you can eat chips and salsa with free dessert to top it off. Lunch specials are all $4.95.
The most delicious Sunday brunch ever! Come before 11am, only $9.95! They have good food at a decent price. Its menu can cater to anyone so it truly is a great place for the whole family.
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.
The place to go for happy hour! $2.99 appetizers that are exceptionally good. It is a great place to hang out with buddies and have a nice chilled beer. The pizza is delicious but a bit expensive. They have an extensive menu, allowing for almost anyone to find something they will like.
Must have beakfast burritos! The food tastes great and is inexpensive. The green sauce is delicious!
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.
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!
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.
The food is good, but pricey. Its similar to Panda Express but has the family owned feeling. They have a nice outdoor patio that is well decorated and pleasant to eat in.
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.
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Gresham (IPA: ) is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon about 18km east of Portland. It was named for the American Civil War general Walter Quinton Gresham. As of 2006, the city had a total population of 97,745. This makes Gresham the fourth largest city in Oregon.
History
The city of Gresham could not establish itself as a city unless given a post office and postal code. A local store owner offered to use his store as a post office and offered to name the city after Postmaster General Walter Quinton Gresham if a post office was granted. Up until that time the city had simply been known as Campground because this forested site was where pioneers often stopped to spend the night and compose themselves before moving on to Portland. Although a post office was established in May, 1884, Gresham was not incorporated as a city until 1905. Lewis Shattuck, son of a pioneer family, was the first mayor.
Geography
Gresham is located at 45°30'13" North, 122°26'22" West (45.503692, -122.439425).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 57.6 km² (22.2 mi²). 57.4 km² (22.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.40% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 33,327 households, and 22,695 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,572.4/km² (4,071.6/mi²). There are 35,309 housing units at an average density of 615.5/km² (1,593.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 82.72% White, 1.89% African American, 0.94% Native American, 3.33% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 7.02% from other races, and 3.82% from two or more races. 11.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 33,327 households out of which 36.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.17.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $43,442, and the mean income for a family is $51,126. Males have a median income of $37,701 versus $27,744 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,588. 12.5% of the population and 8.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Infrastructure
Government
The city of Gresham is governed by an elected mayor and city council, who are elected to four year terms. The city council consists of the mayor and six counselors, representing various districts.
Education
Gresham is served by two school districts: Centennial and Gresham-Barlow. Mount Hood Community College is also located in Gresham.
Transportation
Highways
Gresham is accessed from Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 26.
Mass transit
The city of Gresham is serviced by TriMet's bus system, MAX Light Rail line as well as the fareless Sandy Area Metro (SAM) shuttle bus to Sandy, Oregon. The Blue Line contains the following MAX stations:
Local attractions
Notable residents
Sister cities
Gresham has sister cities in other countries. They are:
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