I’ve lived in and around the Portland Metro area for almost my life. I love it here. In my experience it is what you make it. So if you don’t plan to try much or do anything it won’t really seem like much to you, but if you make an effort to go out and try things you’ll have fun.

I suggest checking out the hardcore/metal music scene, if you’re into it. A couple venues that actively have shows are: The Satyricon, The Hawtorne Theatre, and Rock n’ Roll Pizza.