Portland OR Real Estate

Portland is a city in the State of Oregon in the United States. With a population of 582,130 according to the July 2009 census, Portland is the 29th most populous in the United States. It is also the most environment friendly city in the US. Established in 1851, the city is governed by a commission-based government headed by a mayor and four other commissioners.

Portland is considered as the economic hub of Oregon. It is also the cultural hub of Oregon with its numerous museums, galleries and arts centers. Known as the Mecca of arts, culture and music, Portland has four distinct cultural centers with their own unique ambiance. Home to Center for Performing Arts, Northwest Film Center and the Oregon Historical Society, the Cultural District lies in the heart of Portland. The Artists Repertory Theater lies in the northwest of the city that also has the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. The southeast part of the city has some of the finest dining establishments and shopping locations.

For visitors Portland offers some of the finest tourist destinations and some of the best hotels to stay. Some hotels have been ranked as the best place to stay in Portland offering their best services to their guests. Portland is a great place for leisure walks and strolls for the young and the old, with short blocks, combined with public art, fountains, bridges and parks. The city also boasts the best of art, architecture, parks and fountains. Portland has an excellent night life with various venues offering a variety of entertainment in the form of ballet, Shakespeare, Broadway musicals and modern dance. And if it’s the wine that draws your attention, then Portland has many local pubs, joints and brew houses, where tasting local microbrews is an excellent way to spend an evening.

A splendid location coupled with a great urban lifestyle makes Portland a great place to live, work and visit.