Portland

Oregon’s largest city, Portland, is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. With its proximity to the Oregon Trail, the city supported a thriving timber trade by the late 19th century, and experienced growth and broadened its industrial base following World War II, including a technology boom in the second half of the 20th century.

The city celebrates its many distinct neighborhoods – the six so-called "quadrants" – and draws visitors with live music events, topflight restaurants, wide-ranging artisans, biking culture, and sports. With its perfect climate for growing roses Portland has been called the "City of Roses" for more than a century.