Portland

If you are planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest of America, then you will find that one of the best gateways to the region is Portland, Oregon. Although slightly smaller than Seattle, the city offers relatively simple access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, and provides guests with the opportunity to explore the countryside, as well as being a great city to explore in its own right with plenty of attractions and entertainment options available throughout the year.

Portland is a university city that is home to a total of nearly two million people, and it has a reputation as a place that offers great nightlife. It traditionally attracts younger travelers thanks to the kind of attractions that it is best known, and this also relates to the fact that so many people travel to the city in order to experience the wonderful natural attractions that lie so close by including the mountains and forests that are ideal for hiking and camping holidays.

A packed events calendar, great value hotel accommodation, and plenty of local attractions and fascinating tours are all great reasons to visit Portland, but the exciting landscapes and beautiful scenery that surround the city are what dominate the reasons for most people. Thanks to the increase in the number of people who are interested in outdoor sports such as rock climbing, horse riding and mountain biking, the region close to Portland has become something of a Mecca for lovers of the great outdoors, and this means that millions of people from all over the world descend on the Pacific Northwest in order to enjoy the region.

With friendly local people ready to give you a warm welcome to Portland along with attractions that will give visitors of all ages and interests something to enjoy, it should come as no surprise that so many people visit the city every year. The popularity of Portland as a tourist destination coupled with the number of jobs available in the area means that people from all over the country are choosing to move to Portland in order to appreciate all that it has to offer as both a place to enjoy a short holiday, and also as a place to live.