I spent many many years in Portland, if you are going as a tourist, check out the downtown area, but if you plan on escaping for a night out, there are allllll kinds of great places to camp. If you get lost just remember, the river pretty much runs North / South. Have fun Portland is great. Oh and there are all sorts of public transportation there. Check out Powel's Books on Burnside, and across the street is the best fucking pizza ever, Rocco's. $5 should get you a huge slice and a big soda.-A:S