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Oregon Historical Society vs Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Both are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden ranks marginally higher than Oregon Historical Society Museum. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Where and Fodor's.
Oregon Historical Society
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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Michelin Guide
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1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's
"Impressive eight-story-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail cover two sides of this downtown museum."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Along the tree-shaded South Park Blocks sits the state's primary history museum, which dedicates most of its space to the story of Oregon and the pioneers who made it."
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Where
"It covers the history of Oregon from the earliest Indian civilizations through the saga of the Oregon Trail right up to the issues surrounding Portland’s light rail."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Eight-story-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail rise beside the entrance plaza of this important repository of historical artifacts and documents."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Eight-storey-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail rise beside the entrance plaza of this important history museum."
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
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Michelin Guide
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SE 28th Ave.and Woodstock St., Portland, OR 97214
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Fodor's
"In April, thousands of rhododendron bushes and azaleas burst into flower, attracting visitors in larger numbers."
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Not For Tourists
"Waterfalls, ducks, geese, and eye-popping rhodies. Go in early May."
Where
"Oregonians flock to the seven-acre Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden to savor the brilliant colors of the garden’s 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and other plants."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Lovely year-round, this seven-acre garden in the Eastmoreland neighborhood turns spectacular from April through June when 600 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas burst into bloom."
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Atlas Obscura
"Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to over 2,500 rhododendrons. "
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