Portland offers natural beauty, a bustling local scene, seasonally focused dining and welcoming accommodations. Nightlife in Portland is excellent and varied and this includes the world class performances of the internationally-known Oregon Symphony.

Performing arts in the area offer ballet, Shakespeare, Broadway musicals, modern dance and much more. Attractions include the Tualatin Hills Nature Park with 200 acres of marshes, meadows, ponds, creeks and forested wetlands.

Portland’s attractions include the Oregon Zoo, which is a favorite spot for visitors and residents and features many exhibits, such as the Great Northwest exhibit, with mountain goats in the Cascade Crest area, Stellar's sea lions, sea otters and ocean fish in the Stellar Cove area.

Portland is also known as the motherland of microbrews and BridgePort is the place to go to learn about beer made in the English tradition. Lodging options include the Hotel Lucia which is conveniently located on the corner of SW Broadway and Stark in downtown Portland.