Portland combines all of the excitement of a big city with the charm of a small town. Aptly named the "City of Roses," Portland contains over 200 parks and gardens, including three magnificent public rose gardens. Among Portland's many gardens are its world-famous Japanese Garden and …
Portland is loaded with energy. For decades this inland port on the Willamette River was the undiscovered gem of the West Coast, often overlooked by visitors seeking more sophisticated milieus. But in the past decade, people have begun flocking here in unprecedented numbers -- to visit and to …
Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland, Oregon, with a population of roughly 1.7 million in the metropolitan area, is a city of discreet charms. That the city claims a rose garden as one of its biggest attractions should give you an idea of just how laid-back it …