On the West Coast of the United States, on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood is a beautiful metropolis. Portland, Oregon is known for its parks, bridges, bicycle paths, eco-friendliness, small shops, and coffeehouses. The city’s nightlife has a thriving art, theater and music scene. Nearby, there are plenty of trails to hike, a Japanese Garden to see, and don’t forget a trip to the Oregon Zoo and its railway.

Interested in discovering more about this beautiful, hip, green, quirky metropolis? Craig and Caroline from the blog “Y Travel” as they explore 18 cool things to do in Portland. Click here.

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