Visual arts, a vibrant music scene, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, cool restaurants, retail stores and hangouts: Portland, Oregon is a thriving metropolis that keeps the creative spirit alive. The surrounding area, including the Willamette River, Columbia River Gorge and the snow-capped peak of Mount Hood—home of America’s longest ski season—is a mecca for bicyclists, wind surfers, snow boarders, skiers, ice climbers and hikers.

This is a city where art, music, fashion, film and food are just as hip as the lifestyles of the creative individuals that make their home here.