Nestled between two majestic rivers, the Columbia and the Willamette and surrounded by vast forests and ancient volcanoes is Portland. A scenic city with many parks, brewpubs and burger joints Portland is one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon.

Portland attractions are the Classical Chinese Garden, complete with a tea house. The International Rose Test Garden, with its acres of sprawling lawns, fountains, flower beds and rose bushes. The Garden serves the purpose of tourism as well as research. The history lovers must pay a visit to the Portland Art Museum, which has some excellent Northwest Native American carvings. The Tom McCall water front park is ideal for jogging, angling, inline skating and strolling. The park has a fountain the Salmon Springs fountain – programmed to play according to the moods of the city. Accommodations range from hostels, with dormitories and single rooms which are neat, clean and affordable, to big budget ones with understated sophistication and pampered luxury.