Portland, one of the flourishing cities of the United States of America, maintains the perfect fusion of cultural advancement and commercial development. Portland is perfectly located between two mountain ranges and the winters are generally mild. This magnificent settlement sits in between the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers. It was included as part of the Multnomah County in 1851.
Portland is every traveller’s dream destination because there is a never-ending list of must-see places, which include portions of the historic old town, galleries, museums, Saturday Market and various performances by the budding local artists in theatre halls.
Portland or the “City of Roses” with its abundance of greeneries and picture-perfect countryside is an out-an-out delight for the hitch hikers and walkers. A quick stroll down the Willamette Valley wineries or on the sandy beaches will make the journey fulfilling. Portland is known for its green and clear alleys. The short blocks coupled with the traditional statuary, fountains and bridges can be the best thing to watch out for during the stay. A compulsive walker should not miss the long trails of 70 miles in the Forest Park.
If walking is the best way to get a taste of the flavors of the city, then Higgins, with its fancy meals, Montage or the Old Wive’s Tale with its system of community dining can truly satiate the taste-buds.
Nightlife in Portland is truly colorful with all the dazzling performances in the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theater, and Portland Opera or in the Artist’s Repertory Theatre. The party revelers can enjoy in the Bridgeport Brew Public Bakery which is known as the oldest microbrewery of the city. Other major attractions include the innovative puppet theatre in Imago Theater and the most sought after hang-out in Shanghai Tunnel.
|
The various festivals and events that are organized throughout the year like Portland Indie Wine Festival, Platform Animation Festival, Oregon Brewer’s Festival, and Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival entertain the tourists.
The city of Portland is well-connected with all the major international airports and regular vacation packages are organized so that the travellers can have a glimpse of this vibrant city.
Portland is known for the public transit system which is well-supported by Metro, the effective regional-government scheme. It is governed by the Portland City Council and comprises of 95 neighborhood associations. The city has seen much development and commercialization and land one of the most important assets have been used for these advancements. The Portland Development Commission is instrumental in bringing changes in downtown Portland. The place has become a gold mine for the real estate developers. Portland witnesses temperate seasonal climate which makes it one of the most desired tourist destinations.
The multi-ethnic culture of Portland makes the city more colorful. Portland can boast of one of the major league sports team and the Portland Trail Blazers is a major attraction of NBA. The people are generally known to prone to outdoor activities like skiing and snowboarding.
There are 100 schools in the Portland Public Schools district. Most of the schools are known for the high-quality educational facilities. The Portland State University is famous among the local and international students. Other famous universities include Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Community College etc.
|
