Portland, known as "The City of Roses" or "Rose City" has a climate which is ideal for rose cultivation, and the city has many rose gardens, including the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. Other nicknames include "Stumptown", "Bridgetown", "Puddletown", "River City", "PDX", and "P-town." The denser and earlier developed west side is mostly hemmed in by the nearby West Hills, though it extends over them to the border with Washington County. Portland is well known as a hub of American youth culture, specifically white American youth culture. So, if you are planning to visit Portland, check out Hotel Finder in Portland for cheap hotel deals and discounts.
