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Portland, Oregon is a sophisticated city with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Senior travelers can visit the many parks and gardens found within the city, take a cruise on scenic rivers or enjoy tax-free shopping. There is no sales tax on purchases made within Portland’s city limits, which makes it great for serious shoppers.

A few notable places to visit in Portland include the Audubon Society of Portland, a 143-acre wildlife nature sanctuary and Leach Botanical Gardens, which has over 2,000 species of plants. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden has rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas and trees. The largest collection of conifers from around the world is at Hoyt Arboretum, home to more than 800 species of trees and shrubs.

With 23 beer breweries located inside Portland and a total of 34 breweries in the entire metro area, Portland Oregon is the beer capital of the world. The breweries include large and mid-size producers and unique producers such as Hair of the Dog beer and organic beer. Tours of the breweries are available for seniors who are interested.

Portland Oregon is an excellent travel destination for seniors. Seniors can enjoy a sophisticated vacation of shopping and dining or a more relaxed vacation touring the beautiful scenery in and around the city.