A splendid location, relaxed respectability, and an urban lifestyle that is unsurpassed for its livability makes

Portland a city to visit and remember. Recreation, entertainment, scenery, culture –all this makes Portland a wonderful place to live, to work and to do business. Performing arts in the area offer ballet, Shakespeare, Broadway musicals, modern dance and much more.

Portland's historic old town, galleries and museums, Saturday Market, and theatre companies will keep visitors busy for weeks. 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.

Drinking and eating in Portland have evolved into a culinary adventure and it’s not just the restaurants, emerging neighborhoods, markets, cooking schools, microbreweries and nearby wineries; it’s an attitude that Portlanders have for what ends up on their plates. Lodging options which are recommended include the Clarion Hotel which offers a newly renovated fantastic location.