Portland is the 3rd largest city in the Northwest, located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the state of Oregon. Its population is estimated at 568,380 and has been dubbed the greenest city in the United States. Portland is the largest city in Oregon. Roughly two million people reside in the Portland metropolitan area.
Portland incorporated in 1851 and is the county seat of Multnomah County. The city extends vaguely into Washington County on the western side and Clackamas County to the south.
The city and province are noted for strong urban growth planning and investment in public transportation. Portland is also known for its numerous microbreweries and micro-distilleries. Portland is also home of the Trail Blazers NBA basketball team.
Portland lies in the west coast region marked by warm dry summers and rainy but mild winters. Portland’s climate is perfect for growing roses and for more than a 100 years Portland has been known as "The City of Roses".
Portland's locality, with entrance to the Pacific Ocean via the Willamette and the Columbia rivers gave it an advantage over other ports. Visitors can enjoy staying in a Portland vacation rentals while visiting this wonderful city.
Small town appeal with big city entertainment makes Portland one of the favorite destinations in the Northwest. Portland is located just 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean set between the pristine waters of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Portland’s flourishing green parks are ideal for picnicking or a leisurely walk along the river.
Portland's mass transit system is one of the most extensive and highly developed in the U.S. This system includes buses, streetcars, trolleys and an urban light rail line. There's also downtown transit and free-ride zone.
Portland is a great place to visit for the avid walker and was built with these people in mind. For the thrill-seeking walker Forest Park has more than 70 miles worth of trails to explore.
The Portland nightlife is very exciting and diverse. This melting pot of culture is filled with art galleries, clothing boutiques and some of the best cuisine the northwest has to offer. Portland has many local pubs and microbreweries’, where tasting localaly brewed beers is a fine way to spend an afternoon or evening.
A wonderful place to visit or live Portland is truly a gem in the northwest. If you want to experience a clean environmentally friendly and diverse culture you can’t miss Portland Oregon. Portland Oregon vacation rentals are a great way to experience what it is like to live in Portland. Portland vacation homes allow you to get up close and personal with this city while feeling like you have an accommodating place to lay your head.
