14 Reasons Why Portland Is the Best City In the Pacific Northwest
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Katherine Green
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Portland is a great city to live in. While all of us that live here know that the “west coast is the best coast,” can we also admit that Portland is the best, too? Here are 14 reasons why.
We have so many epic views here in Portland that it is hard to pick a favorite.
Even in stormy weather there is just something magical about our waterfront and its parks and bridges.
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Forest Park is huge, but beyond this crown jewel, we have an even larger thriving park system that is well-used and well-loved by our community.
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We have four distinct seasons, but without the Arctic chill of much of the rest of the US.
Our long growing season makes for an impressive array of locally grown food that tastes amazing.
We have weekly farmers markets throughout the city, and plenty of small farm stands and shops that allow us to buy local and sustainable food.
We have received the top ranking for airports in the country for years running, and its always pain-free to get in and out of Portland.
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If you love biking, than Portland is your city. We support biking and bike culture like few other cities in the country.
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Portland is not called Beervana for nothing. With over 80 breweries in the Portland Metro area, everyone can find a locally brewed beer they love.
Whether you prefer food carts or formal dining, we have it all! We take food love to a whole other level and everyone is a foodie in Portland.
Powell's is one of our most prized city stores, and there is nowhere better to get lost in the stacks.
We enjoy the tax-free shopping just as much as our neighbors from Washington.
We are open-minded and have many hobbies and interests that would be strange anywhere else. Here they are perfectly normal.
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We have so many amazing things to explore all around us, that it never gets old.
What do you think? Why is Portland the best for you? Let us know in the comments below.
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