Portland apartment living is grand! The City of Roses has much to offer its native apartment residents and visitors as well. Portland's rich history fuels the many museums and tours in the area. The talented chefs and foodie's though out the city make dining a treat and the many shops, events and attractions prove the city to be a great place to live.
Settled in 1843, Portland quickly became populated due in part to its proximity to fresh waterways. It was an early logging town and the economy has much to show for it. The cities name was decided in a coin toss and the very coin used in this historic toss is still on display in the Historical Museum.
Museums are a wonderful way for apartment-ites to learn about themselves and their environments. Visit one of these apartment-ite favorites; Portland Art Museum, Oregon Maritime Museum, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Children's Museum, Oregon Jewish Museum, World Forestry Center, or the Oregon Historical Society. Want to do something really different? Visit the Portland Bathtub Art Museum. There you will find bath tub art of every kind. Bath tub cakes, postcards, painting, sculptures- you name it and you'll find it here, with a bath tub on it.
The attractions and sites to see in Portland are amazing. For the time of your life try visiting the Oregon Zoo, Japanese Gardens, Pioneer Courthouse Square, or the Pittock Mansion. If you'd like to try a little something different stop in at Dante's where you will find cabaret, burlesque, live music and circus!
Is food your passion? Then join the apartment-ites in the know at any of the fine dining establishments in the area. Aparment-ites in the know can be found at Oba Restaurant, Kells Irish Restaurant, Hubers Restaurant, Nicholas's, Wildwood, and Screendoor. If you're not afraid to try something new come and sit at the Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant where you'll find authentic Morroccan cuisine. You'll get the full on experience of Morocco with the food, drink and atmosphere in this Sultan's paradise.
Apartment-ites in Portland love to shop. There is nothing more exciting than a great deal, especially when it's at one of the premier shopping destinations in Portland. Peruse the wares at Alchemy, Babette, Cheeky B, Cielo Home, Dig Garden Shop, Filson, Finn, or Hannah Anderson. There is so much to choose from and so many things to see; bargains galore and specialty items to make your head spin. Take a look around at In Good Taste, Icebreaker Touch Lab, Haberdashers or Judith Arnell Jewelers.
If you are visiting the city or a native apartment-ite you will be affected by the sights, sounds and smells of Portland forever. It is an experience not soon forgotten. Find you home in one of the many Portland apartments today!
