Portland, or "The City of Roses" as it has come to be known, is the largest city in Oregon. Portland boasts several Culturally rich shopping and dining areas such as Hawthorne, NW 23rd, and Freemont. Downtown Portland with it's brick sidewalks, unique bridges, and many fountains create what many call the most beautiful city on the West Coast. The constantly growing "Metro Area" consists of many smaller cities and towns all buzzing with life under the constant watch of Mt. Hood.