Portland is a great city to live in. While all of us that live here know that the “west coast is the best coast,” can we also admit that Portland is the best, too? Here are 14 reasons why.
- Our Views Are Amazing
Craig InDaVille / Flickr We have so many epic views here in Portland that it is hard to pick a favorite.
- Our Waterfront Is Beautiful
Randy Kashka / Flickr Even in stormy weather there is just something magical about our waterfront and its parks and bridges.
- Our Parks Are Some of The Best
Daniel Cukier / Flickr Forest Park is huge, but beyond this crown jewel, we have an even larger thriving park system that is well-used and well-loved by our community.
- Our Seasons Are The Best
Bill Reynolds / Flickr We have four distinct seasons, but without the Arctic chill of much of the rest of the US.
- We Have Some Of The Best Produce Around
Katrina Br*?#*!@nd / Flickr Our long growing season makes for an impressive array of locally grown food that tastes amazing.
- Our Market Scene Is Top Notch
imelda / Flickr We have weekly farmers markets throughout the city, and plenty of small farm stands and shops that allow us to buy local and sustainable food.
- Our Airport Is The Best
Aaron Hockley / Flickr We have received the top ranking for airports in the country for years running, and its always pain-free to get in and out of Portland.
- We Are The Best For Biking
TMimages PDX / Flickr If you love biking, than Portland is your city. We support biking and bike culture like few other cities in the country.
- We Live In Beervana
Karen Neoh / Flickr Portland is not called Beervana for nothing. With over 80 breweries in the Portland Metro area, everyone can find a locally brewed beer they love.
- Our Food Scene Is Boundless
Kelvin Zolkiewicz / Flickr Whether you prefer food carts or formal dining, we have it all! We take food love to a whole other level and everyone is a foodie in Portland.
- We Have Powell’s
Ian Sane / Flickr Powell’s is one of our most prized city stores, and there is nowhere better to get lost in the stacks.
- Our Tax-Free Shopping Is Tops
Ian Sane / Flickr We enjoy the tax-free shopping just as much as our neighbors from Washington.
- We Love The Unusual
Marco / Flickr We are open-minded and have many hobbies and interests that would be strange anywhere else. Here they are perfectly normal.
- There’s Always More To Explore
drburtoni / Flickr We have so many amazing things to explore all around us, that it never gets old.
What do you think? Why is Portland the best for you? Let us know in the comments below.
Craig InDaVille / Flickr
We have so many epic views here in Portland that it is hard to pick a favorite.
Randy Kashka / Flickr
Even in stormy weather there is just something magical about our waterfront and its parks and bridges.
Daniel Cukier / Flickr
Forest Park is huge, but beyond this crown jewel, we have an even larger thriving park system that is well-used and well-loved by our community.
Bill Reynolds / Flickr
We have four distinct seasons, but without the Arctic chill of much of the rest of the US.
Katrina Br*?#*!@nd / Flickr
Our long growing season makes for an impressive array of locally grown food that tastes amazing.
imelda / Flickr
We have weekly farmers markets throughout the city, and plenty of small farm stands and shops that allow us to buy local and sustainable food.
Aaron Hockley / Flickr
We have received the top ranking for airports in the country for years running, and its always pain-free to get in and out of Portland.
TMimages PDX / Flickr
If you love biking, than Portland is your city. We support biking and bike culture like few other cities in the country.
Karen Neoh / Flickr
Portland is not called Beervana for nothing. With over 80 breweries in the Portland Metro area, everyone can find a locally brewed beer they love.
Kelvin Zolkiewicz / Flickr
Whether you prefer food carts or formal dining, we have it all! We take food love to a whole other level and everyone is a foodie in Portland.
Ian Sane / Flickr
Powell’s is one of our most prized city stores, and there is nowhere better to get lost in the stacks.
We enjoy the tax-free shopping just as much as our neighbors from Washington.
Marco / Flickr
We are open-minded and have many hobbies and interests that would be strange anywhere else. Here they are perfectly normal.
drburtoni / Flickr
We have so many amazing things to explore all around us, that it never gets old.
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