I've often heard that "there's nothing to do in Portland." If you can't find interesting things to do, you're either a boring person or simply don't know where to look.
The Portland, Oregon / Vancouver, Washington area has lots of jewels to discover, whether you're looking for a night downtown or a weekend in the wilderness. (And no, it doesn't "rain all the time.")
Here's a list of my favorite places to visit: http://www.kristensguide.com/Travel/Oregon/portland-metro.asp