City in Oregon, United States
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Lake Oswego is a city in Oregon.
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Oswego Lake is beautiful, and morning sunrises at approximately 6AM and sunsets depending on the time of year are a magnificent experience. Surrounding the lake are significant estates belonging to Oregon's local substantial business owners and investors. These owners are part of the Oswego Lake Corporation, which owns the land under the lake and claims the right to control who swims and boats there. This has been a source of long-standing tension (and occasional litigation) with other area residents and with the state. The Corporation may not have a right to prevent anyone from using the lake, if they find legal way to get to it. However, neither the Corporation or the City wants tourists to use the lake waters. Downtown on State St, a city park,Sundeleaf Plaza has lake views, a fountain, and an outdoor fireplace. There are steps to the lake- but a sign warning people not to go past the steps. On an adjacent hill, the large Millennium Park Plaza has an outdoor Saturday Farmer's Market and hosts concerts and Movie in the Park in the summer. Also nearby are restaurants Manzanna's, Five Spice, Zeppo Italian, Peet's Coffee, and a bakery.
formerly Lake Twin Theater
This historical theater that opened in 1940, and after remodeling took its current form as a theater/cafe in 2014. Two movie theaters- one stadium-riser theater, and the other has tables and chairs on the main level with riser seating on the balcony. Also has cafe seating inside and on deck overlooking the lake. Hosts live music Mondays at 6pm, check website for schedule.
Theater productions on two stages. Also has a gallery at the State Street entry which exhibits two to six artists intended to complement the current productions. A consignment thrift shop called "Re-Runs" is in the south wing of the main level. The Center hosts the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, held the weekend after Father's Day each year. The Festival multiple art exhibits from both professional and student artists, along with crafts vendors, food booths, and music in the park at nearby George Rogers Park.
Municipal Golf Course
9 holes.
Large spacious and renovated hotel.
The Lakeshore is the only hotel on the lake. It has a heated lakefront pool, and rooms have kitchenettes, ironing boards and WiFi. Some rooms are dog friendly.
All-suite accommodations with complimentary breakfast buffet, high speed internet, and 24-hr. business center.
Shopping mall.
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