Buildings at the waterfront, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Lying at the northern end of the Willamette Valley, Portland has been nicknamed the "City of Roses" due to its perfect climate for growing roses and its vast number of rose gardens. The International Rose Test Garden serves as a testing ground for new rose varieties.
Portland is one of the Northwest's most visited cities and is coined by Money magazine as North America's "Best Big City." With over 8,000 acres of parks and gardens, Portland is sometimes referred to as the greenest city in the United States.
Portland's skyline is a diverse mixture of commercial, industrial and residential areas. The two tallest buildings within the skyline are the Wells Fargo Center and the US Bancorp Tower. Over 100 high-rise buildings can be seen within Portland's skyline. On a clear day one can see the snow-capped peak of Mt. Hood from the city's skyline.
