- Portland was almost named Boston. Two guys flipped a coin to name it after their home town, one was from Boston, Mass. and the other from Portland, Maine.
- There is a dormant volcano within city limits.
- Being home to more than 60 breweries, Portland has more microbreweries than any other city in the world. (and this fact is from a year ago, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are more now)
- Powell’s City of Books can be found in downtown Portland, the world’s largest independently owned bookstore. (It's huge! They provide you with a map)
- The largest wilderness park within city limits is Portland’s own Forest Park with over 5,000 square acres.