We are all pretty lucky to live in Portland. It is a beautiful place with a whole lot going for it that sets is apart from the rest. These are the 10 reasons why our City of Roses is the most unique in the country.

  1. Our Views Are Second To None

dog97209 / Flickr Whether you are looking to the east to Mt Hood or the north to Mt St Helens, you have to admit that we have some pretty phenomenal views in our city.

  1. Our Parks Are Amazing

Jim Choate / Flickr We have so many beautiful and thoughtfully planned parks throughout our city that truly set us apart.

  1. Portland Street Art Is Inspiring

Chris Christian / Flickr Whether it is street murals, art, or fountains, our city is decorated well.

  1. Our Food Scene Is Amazingly Delicious

Rocky / Flickr We have a vibrant mix of street carts, fine dining, and everything in between, and we support local cuisine in force.

  1. Portland Roses Are The Best

Rebecca Bollwit / Flickr We have the International Rose Test Garden, the Peninsula Park Rose Garden, and every other yard in the city when we need to stop and smell the roses.

  1. Portland River Views Are Incredible

TMImages PDX / Flickr The bridges and waterfront help define Portland’s downtown, and we are so here to soak up all the sunshine enjoy a walk along the river.

  1. Our Farmers Markets (And Produce) Are Amazing

Mitch LeClair / Flickr We support local food and farmers and they come out in force throughout the city to sell their products.

  1. Portland Attractions Are Top Notch

Oregon Zoo / Facebook We have a lot of top notch attractions to see and do. The Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, and the Portland Japanese Garden are just some of the attraction at Portland’s Washington Park.

  1. We Love Our Green Spaces

Alise Carter / Flickr We love our green spaces throughout the city and escape to them whenever we can. Whether to walk our dogs, bike, walk, run, or just get outdoors, we are an active bunch in Portland.

  1. The Unipiper

Marco / Flickr No other city (that I know of) can claim a Unipiper like we can!

What do you think set Portland apart? Let us know in the comments below.

dog97209 / Flickr

Whether you are looking to the east to Mt Hood or the north to Mt St Helens, you have to admit that we have some pretty phenomenal views in our city.

Jim Choate / Flickr

We have so many beautiful and thoughtfully planned parks throughout our city that truly set us apart.

Chris Christian / Flickr

Whether it is street murals, art, or fountains, our city is decorated well.

Rocky / Flickr

We have a vibrant mix of street carts, fine dining, and everything in between, and we support local cuisine in force.

Rebecca Bollwit / Flickr

We have the International Rose Test Garden, the Peninsula Park Rose Garden, and every other yard in the city when we need to stop and smell the roses.

TMImages PDX / Flickr

The bridges and waterfront help define Portland’s downtown, and we are so here to soak up all the sunshine enjoy a walk along the river.

Mitch LeClair / Flickr

We support local food and farmers and they come out in force throughout the city to sell their products.

Oregon Zoo / Facebook

We have a lot of top notch attractions to see and do. The Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, and the Portland Japanese Garden are just some of the attraction at Portland’s Washington Park.

Alise Carter / Flickr

We love our green spaces throughout the city and escape to them whenever we can. Whether to walk our dogs, bike, walk, run, or just get outdoors, we are an active bunch in Portland.

Marco / Flickr

No other city (that I know of) can claim a Unipiper like we can!

 

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