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Gateway
Cities
By definition, "gateway cities" are going to see a higher throughput of
travelers. Even so, the gateway cities of Vancouver
in
British Columbia, Seattle
in
Washington, and Portland
in Oregon, contain attractions that in themselves see visitors in the millions. These are
all coastal cities, hence the identification of this part of north America with the
Pacific Rim. (You will hear talk of "Pacific Rim cuisine", for example).
In addition to containing major ports that help fuel their economies, these are the cities
in which the long-distance traveler is likely to find him- or herself at major airports
changing transportation in order to explore the interior of the region.
The gateway cities share the good fortune of being economic and
cultural centers, with expanses of wilderness close
by. This mix is what lies
behind their reputations as very "livable" cities.
Popular
Small Towns
In addition to the three Gateway cities, you also might
like to check out the many popular small towns (see map)
known for their resort-like atmosphere, art colonies, historical
backgrounds, unique cultures or unusual attractions such as coastal fishing towns, or the "Old West" mining towns.
You will find throughout Go Northwest that our descriptions of individual towns and cities
will reveal such characteristics.
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