Portland is a city located in Oregon, United States. It is the largest city in the state. The city is also one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Pacific Northwest. Portland is considered as an urban city but still able to preserve natural beauty such as parks, trails and wildlife. Portland is also the world's capital of microbrewery. The city has also a blend of modern and historic arts, culture and tradition. That is why many travelers choose to spend their vacation within the city. Portland International Airport is your gateway when you arrive to the city, and you will find a variety of car rental services available there including services from Hertz, Alamo, and Thrifty. Amtrak is the leading rail service provider and Greyhound provides bus services in the city and surrounding areas.
When you are already in Portland you can witness several attractions such as Salmon Street Springs, The Public Services Building, Saturday Market, Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse and the Pittock Museum. Some of the worth-watching attractions of the city are The Grotto Gardens, Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Chinese Classical Gardens, Forest Park, Laurelhurst Park and Portland Japanese Garden. Included in the list of recommendable events in the city are Audio Walking Tours, Portland Rose Festival, Portland International Rose Test Gardens, Portland Birdwatching Experience and some performances held in the theatres and also sporting events.