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traders extend a warm and friendly welcome to all touristS. Portland's busy retail centre services residents of the Glenelg Shire as well as a growing tourist market. Portland offers the discerning buyers a variety of boutique shops, some great cafes and restaurants, health and beauty services and a variety of retail stores. Portland's central business precinct encompasses four streets. BENTINCK STREET Bentinck Street is home to a variety of eateries, including three of the city's four hotels. Fabulous views of Portland's working harbour makes this a must visit destination. Locals and tourists enjoy alfresco dining in this precinct. Bentinck Street's green lawns are a great place to sit and eat a takeaway meal. This popular venue is used for outdoor entertainment, including the Portland Bay Festival and Sunday markets. A sporting store, bait and fishing shops, leather and gift shops are also located in Bentinck Street. JULIA STREET Julia Street, with its heritage buildings, houses a theatre, camping, travel and electrical stores in addition to some professional offices. Takeaway food can be purchased in this area. Enjoy the Historic Building Walk, and relive Portland's history. PERCY & HENTY STREETS The commercial hub of Portland revolves around Percy and Henty Streets. A wide variety of businesses are located in this area. You can explore this busy precinct on foot, as there is ample parking available. Supermarkets, books, art and craft, jewellery, shoes and clothing, health and beauty, pharmacies and a variety of takeaway and sit down food shops are some of the facilities on offer in this section of Portland's CBD. Electrical and hardware goods can also be sourced in this precinct. Portland's Post Office is located in Percy Street along with a number of banks, credit unions and professional offices. For a good dose of Retail Therapy shop in Portland! |
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