Portland, Oregon
Money magazine called Portland, Oregon North America's "Best Big City." Come experience the unmatched natural beauty, bustling local scene, sumptuous dining and welcoming accommodations and see why so many visitors flock here, year-round.
Portland is Oregon's most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. As the largest city between San Francisco and Seattle, Portland vies with those cities as the spiritual capital of the laid-back northern Pacific coast. However, it does so in a way that mixes big-city dynamics with small-town friendliness. Known for its warm summers and rainy but temperate winters, Portland's climate is ideal for growing roses, and for more than a century Portland has been known as "The City of Roses," and has many rose gardens - most prominently the International Rose Test Garden.
Portland is also well-known for its microbrewery beer and is arguably the home of the microbrew revolution in the United States. With 28 breweries within the city, many of which have won nationwide and international acclaim, Portland is home to more breweries than any other city in the country and the city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year in celebration of beer, including the Holiday Ale Festival which will be taking place during the Davis Cup Final.
Home to many athletes and sporting events, Portland has one major league sports team, the NBA's Trail Blazers, and a plethora of minor league teams. This is the first Davis Cup Final to be hosted in Portland, although it has hosted two Davis Cup semifinals in 1981 and 1984 when USA defeated Australia on both occasions. Running is a popular sport in the metropolitan area, which hosts the Portland Marathon and much of the Hood to Coast Relay (the world's largest such event). Skiing and snowboarding are also very popular, with a number of nearby resorts including year-round Timberline and Mount Hood which is often featured in the background of Portland's skyline shots.
Portland is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an exciting blend of historic and modern architecture. The scenery can't be beat with views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River, stately Douglas Fir trees, roses everywhere and stunning seasonal color. Combine this with great art, waterfront festivals, a diverse population and you have one very exciting city.
