Lake Oswego, OR

Lake Oswego sits just south of Portland, easily reached via I-5 (exits 290A-291) or Highway 217. This affluent community spreads across rolling hills between the Willamette River and forested ridges, with mild, rainy winters and dry summers. Most visitors arrive from Portland in 20 minutes, while longer routes connect south to Salem or west toward the coast. The city's namesake lake is actually private, accessible only to surrounding homeowners.