Nicknamed "The Rose City" for its climate and "Beertown" for its microbreweries, Portland's reputation is made by both its natural beauty and the fun, funky atmosphere its residents provide. In this well-organized city it's simple to travel but easy to get waylaid amongst the shelves of Powell's City of Books in the art-centric Pearl District or while tasting the beer in one of the city's dozens of brewpubs. Within easy reach of both the majestic Pacific Ocean and the soaring mountain peaks of the Cascades, outdoor recreation is a vital part of local culture. Intellectual and unique, urban yet open, Portland is a friendly city for visitors and residents alike. ...More
| A bustling neighborhood full of Chinese restaurants and shops, Chinatown is an excellent spot for a meal and a dose of E... | |
| Combining the appeal of both used and new bookstores, Powell's City of Books is the largest store of its type in the wor... | |
| Portland's famous art neighborhood, the Pearl District, is a fantastic area for shopping, browsing art galleries and din... | |
| Containing more than 35,000 works of art, the Portland Art Museum possesses a collection spanning the entire world and d... | |
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (commonly known as OMSI) explores the natural world and modern technology thro... |







