Portland is the largest city in Oregon. As of 2005, its population was estimated as 556,370, and a further 2 million or so people lived in the surrounding metropolitan area.

Attractions in Portland include:

- Battleship Oregon Memorial

- Founders' Stone

- Hoyt Arboretum

- Japanese American Historical Plaza

- International Rose Test Garden

- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (includes USS Blueback)

- Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial

- Oregon Zoo

- Pittock Mansion

- Police Memorial

- Portland Art Museum

- Portland Children's Museum

- Portland Classical Chinese Garden

- Portland Japanese Garden

- Portland Rose Festival

- Salmon Street Springs

- Tom McCall Waterfront Park

- Washington Park and Zoo Railroad

- Waterfront Blues Festival

- World Forestry Center

Here is some more information about the area:

- Probably the best known educational institution in Portland is Portland State University. Portland State University is a public university with the largest student enrollment of any university in the state.

- The main airport for Portland is Portland International Airport.

- Professional sports teams in Portland include the NBA basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Pacific Coast League baseball team, the Portland Beavers, and the USL-1 soccer team, Portland Timbers.

- One of Portland's nicknames is the "City of Roses", because roses are extensively cultivated in the city.

- Mount Hood, a potentially active volcano, can be seen from much of the city. Additionally, Mount Saint Helens, an active volcano, can be seen in the distance from Portland's higher buildings.

- Former US President George H. W. Bush is said to have referred to Portland as "Little Beirut" in reference to the protests which were held in the city during his visits.