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Portland, Oregon is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It's known for its unique culture, vibrant nightlife, outdoor activities, and amazing food. From the city's many parks to its diverse restaurants and cafes, Portland has something for everyone. The city also boasts an extensive public transportation system and easy access to bike paths and trails that wind through the city. Visitors can explore the unique neighborhoods of Portland such as the Pearl District, Downtown, Alberta Arts District, and more. With all of these amazing attractions in one place it’s no surprise that reviews of Portland are overwhelmingly positive. People rave about the eclectic mix of dining options available throughout the city as well as its beautiful outdoor sights. The city’s art galleries and museums are often praised for their collections and interactive exhibits. Tourists especially enjoy walking through some of Portland's iconic bridges or visiting nearby Mt Hood National Forest for hiking or camping trips. With so much to offer it is easy to see why Portland is one of America’s best cities!

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Oregon Native ; Portland and Salem are horrible - 7/19/2021
I was born in Portland 42 years ago and during my lifetime the city has really gone to hedouble hockey sticks. Especially in the last five years with the last two being the worst yet.
In 2020 we endured riots for close to a year with the local government doing nothing and claiming that the rioters were peaceful. This was not the case . So much damage to property downtown many had to close business for good. So here are other things that have just gone away and what you can expect if visiting or relocating here.
Lots and lots of homeless . Large camps like pretty much everywhere. Factors are that housing is not just overpriced but availability is very limited. As far as jobs go yes you can work but don’t expect stability . It’s either you will be hired and scheduled just right below the amount of hours needed for benefits, benefits provided but too costly for the employees or no benefits are offered . You won’t find a career here really that will provide a sustained Read More
Rebecca | Portland, OR | Reply | 2 Replies
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Oregon Native ; Portland and Salem are horrible - 7/19/2021
I was born in Portland 42 years ago and during my lifetime the city has really gone to hedouble hockey sticks. Especially in the last five years with the last two being the worst yet.
In 2020 we endured riots for close to a year with the local government doing nothing and claiming that the rioters were peaceful. This was not the case . So much damage to property downtown many had to close business for good. So here are other things that have just gone away and what you can expect if visiting or relocating here.
Lots and lots of homeless . Large camps like pretty much everywhere. Factors are that housing is not just overpriced but availability is very limited. As far as jobs go yes you can work but don’t expect stability . It’s either you will be hired and scheduled just right below the amount of hours needed for benefits, benefits provided but too costly for the employees or no benefits are offered . You won’t find a career here really that will provide a sustained Read More
Rebecca | Portland, OR | Reply | No Replies
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Oregon Native ; Portland and Salem are horrible - 7/19/2021
I was born in Portland 42 years ago and during my lifetime the city has really gone to hedouble hockey sticks. Especially in the last five years with the last two being the worst yet.
In 2020 we endured riots for close to a year with the local government doing nothing and claiming that the rioters were peaceful. This was not the case . So much damage to property downtown many had to close business for good. So here are other things that have just gone away and what you can expect if visiting or relocating here.
Lots and lots of homeless . Large camps like pretty much everywhere. Factors are that housing is not just overpriced but availability is very limited. As far as jobs go yes you can work but don’t expect stability . It’s either you will be hired and scheduled just right below the amount of hours needed for benefits, benefits provided but too costly for the employees or no benefits are offered . You won’t find a career here really that will provide a sustained Read More
Rebecca | Portland, OR | Reply | 1 Reply
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Don't come here, it is ruined - 7/10/2021
Born in Portland, it used to be a beautiful city and a lively downtown. NOW...downtown is completely destroyed. All the good places are gone, no one wants to go near the city. All roadsides are garbage dumps and slums because the idiot city leaders had so many giveaway programs for homeless. Most people I know have left or are leaving. I have my sights on another state as well. Too bad, why do rejects ruin so many Read More
Katy | Portland, OR | Reply | No Replies
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Love the city - 7/8/2021
I’ve moved here 3 years ago & love it here. Read More
brian | Portland, OR | Reply | No Replies
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Flaming bag of dog poop - 7/5/2021
Portland used to be okay. Now it just plain sucks. Crime is out of control as the mayor and governor let the state fall apart with certain unlawful organizations. It is not the place it used to be pre-pandemic. I'm Read More
O | Atherton, CA | Reply | No Replies
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Liberal hell hole - 7/4/2021
Portland used to be a beautiful city just a few years back. Not now with the heavy influx of uneducated young liberal radicals moving into the city. You have a bunch of uneducated liberals trying to change a city that didn't need to be changed. I guess they think their socialist policies will work and it is obviously not working at all. Much higher crime, homelessness has soared, businesses are closing and leaving the city, poverty is increasing and covert or subtle racism is rampant. Terrible city now that these extreme left winger radicals have taken Read More
Mike | Canton, NC | Reply | 1 Reply
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Influx of Non Oregonians Killing Portland & all of - 6/21/2021
Every out of stater who moved here and devastated Portland's housing market, infrastructure & resources are more than welcome to leave. It would go a long way to fix the problems plaguing Portland - just a few short years ago Portland was beautiful, much more affordable , cleaner, safer and friendlier but then everyone just kept moving here untealistically expecting a fairly small city that was already grappling with dearth of resources & pushed it all over the top. Fact is all of you people who had to move here gentrified what affordable housing Portland had and it's you people that complain and criticize but also happen to be the people who created all the garbage, homelessness and violence! You've driven housing costs sky high and stressed every resource to its breaking point and have the nerve to complain about how crappy it is now and none of you seem to correlate it with the massive influx of people like you who came in droves and wrecked it. Yes, people will be angry reading Read More
Maggie | Portland, OR | Reply | No Replies
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Portland went from fame to flame in only 3 years - 6/13/2021
We moved to Portland for work and lived there for 3 years. At first we thought it was great: beautiful trees, flowers, restaurants, breweries, shopping, etc.

We learned to deal with rain, snow, ice, etc. Gloom goes with bloom.

Then the homeless problem started to grow. Our car was broken into, my office was surrounded by tents, needles and poop started appearing everywhere.

The City, county, metro, rail, and schools all started bonds that saw our already crazy property tax go up by 40% in 3 years. Almost 2% of market value.

Then they passed an income tax, art tax...etc. But the streets remained full of potholes, garbage everywhere and graffiti slowly started to cover every surface.

Covid hit and the city shut down. Restaurants, breweries, and shops closed. Then the riots started. Downtown became a war zone at night. Everything beautiful was destroyed. Nothing was safe. Gun crime shot through the roof. Homicides were up Read More
Dick | Goodyear, AZ | Reply | 10 Replies
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Portland was beautiful until everyone moved here - 6/8/2021
Every out of stater who moved here and devastated Portland's housing market, infrastructure & resources are more than welcome to leave. It would go a long way to fix the problems plaguing Portland - just a few short years ago Portland was beautiful, much more affordable , cleaner, safer and friendlier but then everyone just kept moving here untealistically expecting a fairly small city that was already grappling with dearth of resources & pushed it all over the top. Fact is all of you people who had to move here gentrified what affordable housing Portland had and it's you people that complain and criticize but also happen to be the people who created all the garbage, homelessness and violence! You've driven housing costs sky high and stressed every resource to its breaking point and have the nerve to complain about how crappy it is now and none of you seem to correlate it with the massive influx of people like you who came in droves and wrecked it. Yes, people will be angry reading Read More
Maggie | Portland, OR | Reply | 4 Replies
Agree 133   Disagree 85
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