There are some cities that you visit that you just feel swallowed up in. You know, cities like New York and Los Angeles; places that are so busy that you feel like you don’t know your right from your left? These are the kind of places that you know that you have to visit, but that you don’t necessarily enjoy visiting.

Then there are cities like Portland, Oregon. Portland is a million miles away from places like New York and Los Angeles, both in size and in way of life. Don’t get us wrong, Portland is a major city. With a population of around 600,000 people, it’s one of the biggest cities on the west coast of the United States. With that said, Portland also has the feel of a small town. It’s a place that you can walk and explore on your own, without ever feeling like you are lost. It’s a city where big business and counter culture both have there place, and a visitor can enjoy hundreds of locations during a visit.

So what are the sites that you have to see while in Portland? There are dozens of different contemporary and historical art museums in the Portland area, thanks in no small part to the large enclave of artists who live in the area. You can also find a large variety of parks in the city, including nationally recognized Japanese and Grotto gardens. If you want to get a full view of the city, you can take the Portland Aerial Tram to get an amazing view of Portland.

In addition to all of the sites that you can see in Portland, the area is also known for it’s jazz clubs and it’s restaurants. In fact, some of the top restaurants in the United States are located in Portland.