Portland – Welcome to the city where you can experience the laid-back atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest amid beautiful natural park.

Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood.

It is known for its parks, bridges and bike paths, as well as environmentally friendly microbreweries and coffee shops.

The famous Washington Park encompasses several places, including the Japanese Formal Garden and the Oregon Zoo with its associated railroad.

The city offers a vibrant arts, theater and music scene.

Portland offers many tourist attractions for all tastes. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Portland Art Museum – one of the largest art museums on the West Coast of the United States, with a large collection of artwork ranging from the Italian Renaissance to American pop art.
Washington Park – a large public park offering hiking trails, botanical gardens, a children’s play area and the famous International Rose Test Garden.
Powell’s City of Books – the largest independent bookstore in the world, with over one million books for sale.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – an interactive museum dedicated to science and technology, with permanent and temporary exhibits.
Pioneer Courthouse Square – a public square in the heart of downtown Portland, often called “the people’s square” because of its importance as a gathering place for events and happenings.
Pittock Mansion – a historic estate located on a hill above Portland. The mansion was built in 1914 for Henry Pittock, publisher of The Oregonian newspaper, and his family.