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What makes Portland special? Some will tell you it’s all about the trees, fresh air and proximity to Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon coast. Others will assure you that the indie music, design and arts scenes are what defines Portland’s particular brand of cool. Then, no doubt, someone will chime in with a reminder of the amazing food (farmers’ markets, innovative chefs) and drink (coffee, beer, wine, spirits) you’ll find around town. We happen to think they’re all right. How can one city have so much going on? Come find out for yourself.

Travel Portland works to maintain the vibrancy of the region by promoting the Portland metropolitan area as a preferred destination for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. A private non-profit destination marketing organization with more than 1,000 partner businesses, Travel Portland operates a busy visitor information center, supports a climate of year-round hospitality, and helps our city, state and region reap the rewards of a thriving visitor industry.