Big city excitement and small town charm make Portland, Oregon, known as "the City of Roses", one of the favorite destinations in the West.

Nightlife in Portland is excellent and varied and this includes the world class performances of the internationally-known Oregon Symphony. Experience the quant charm of boutique shopping, one of a kind shops and restaurants serving Portland's famous lobster dishes, local specialties and the latest nouveau cuisine.

Attractions include the Tualatin Hills Nature Park with 200 acres of marshes, meadows, ponds, creeks and forested wetlands. The other attractions here include the International Rose Test Garden which has more than 8,000 rose bushes in wide, visitor friendly rows.

Portland is also known as the motherland of microbrews and BridgePort is the place to go to learn about beer made in the English tradition. Lodging options include the Hotel Lucia which is conveniently located on the corner of SW Broadway and Stark in downtown Portland.