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Washington Park is one of Portland’s most impressive green oases and it’s home to many beautiful gardens worth checking out. The Portland Japanese Garden is one of the very best and it covers a 5.5-acre space, offering a waterfall, teahouse, and breathtaking mountain views.
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Located in Portland’s Chinatown, this green oasis draws inspiration from the classical gardens in Suzhou. It opened its doors in 2000 and it’s now home to many rare plants native to China, but it will also win you over with its decorative stonework, pavilions, and a charming tea shop.
International Rose Test Garden
Portland is sometimes referred to as the “City of Roses”, and this garden in Washington Park proves it deserves this nickname. It’s the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the US, and it houses around 10,000 rose bushes, covering around 650 different varieties.
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Old lighthouses are scattered in the cities all across Australia, and Portland is no different. You should check out the Cape Nelson Lighthouse and the Whaler’s Bluff Lighthouse during your visit.
Portland Museums
Portland’s history is also worth exploring, and you can do that at its tiny museums. The Portland Cable Trams Museum and Portland Maritime Discovery Centre are popular with visitors of all ages.
Great South West Walk
If you’re a passionate hiker looking for a different kind of adventure, you have to try one of Australia’s most popular long-distance tracks—the Great South West Walk. It covers 250 kilometers, and Portland serves as its starting and finishing point.
Bridgewater Blowholes
If you’re in the mood for a short road trip while in Portland, make sure to visit this unusual sandstone formation on the shores of Cape Bridgewater.
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If you’re a board game nerd, Portland has a relatively wide selection of cozy board game cafes and bars. Game Knight is a great one to try out and it also offers $5 beers!
Visit a Brewery
Portland is known for its tasty beers, as Oregon’s climate is ideal for growing hops. Local breweries can be found on just about every block of Portland.
Go to the International Rose Test Garden
This beautiful park is full of over 650 varieties of roses. The roses bloom from April to October, but they’re usually at their peak during the early summer months.
Check Out a Farmers Market
Portland is full of seasonal farmers markets, but you can also check out the year-round Portland State University Farmers Market that goes on every Saturday.
Eat at a Food Truck
Considering Portland is basically hipster paradise, you won’t have to search long to find tons of food trucks serving up delicious food.
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]]>Portland’s location within the marine west coast climate region makes it an ideal location for growing roses. This industry started flourishing in Oregon’s largest city back in the late 19th century, and it was first described as “The City of Roses” by visitors at an Episcopal Church convention in 1888.
This nickname stuck for decades to come, especially after the establishment of the International Rose Test Garden. It’s one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and currently houses over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 different varieties.
There are several more rose gardens located in Portland, and the city even hosts Portland Rose Festival every year. Several of the city’s notable spots are named after roses or pay homage to this flower in a different way—most notably, Rose City Park neighborhood in northeast Portland.
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This unusual museum is a brainchild of artist Jim Stewart, who made his unusual artifacts from found natural materials. Most of them look straight out of a horror movie, making this museum perfect if you’re in the mood for a good scare.
The Hat Museum
If you’re a huge fan of hats and want to find a museum that celebrates your obsession – this is just the place! The amazing collection will take you on an amazing journey through the history of this essential fashion accessory.
Kidd’s Toy Museum
They really don’t make toys like they used to, and this museum will remind you of the good old days. It features around 15,000 toys and similar artifacts created many decades ago, collected by the founder Frank Kidd.
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]]>And the state has the most unbelievable variety. Oregon has 7 regions, each of which offers a wide range of exciting, amazing things to experience. Here are just a few of the wonders of Oregon.
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The rose is synonymous with Portland, home to the exquisite International Rose Test Garden. Featuring over 10,000 rose plants of 650 varieties, the delightful fragrance of this beautiful garden is best enjoyed in the warm afternoon.
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Sleep among the trees at Vertical Horizons, in the woods of southwest Oregon, and experience the life of a forest creature. Choose from 4 types of tree houses, all with balconies among the branches.
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The town of Friend is a real-life ghost town situated in Wasco County, at the end of the Great Southern Railroad. When operations on the railroad ceased abruptly, the town was abandoned and what remains are the relics of a bygone era.
In Diamond, you can see ‘cattle king’ Pete French’s unique circular corral. The 130-year-old barn was quite rare in Oregon when it was built, and this one is extremely large, a fine example of engineering.
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