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Portland Saturday Market vs Forest Park

Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Forest Park is preferred by most professionals compared to Portland Saturday Market. Forest Park ranks #2 in Portland with accolades from 8 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market
8 / 10
108 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On weekends from March to Christmas, the west side of the Burnside Bridge and the Skidmore Fountain area has North America's largest open-air handicraft market." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Portland Saturday Market (actually held on both Sat and Sun) is arguably the city's best-loved event." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The best time to hit the river walk is on a weekend to catch the famous market, which showcases handicrafts, street entertainers and food booths." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"On Saturdays, the nation’s largest ongoing outdoor arts and crafts market unfolds." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It lived up to its hype! I spent a few hours Saturday morning wandering around the market and was floored at the talent of the vendors. " Full review
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Forest Park
Forest Park
9 / 10
NW 29 & Upshur to Newberry Road, Portland, OR 97210
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the nation's largest urban wildernesses (5,000 acres), this city-owned, car-free park, has more than 50 species of birds and mammals and more than 70 miles of trails." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"At 5,000 acres, it's the country's largest urban wilderness."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Not many cities have 5100 acres of temperature rainforest within their limits, but then not many cities are like Portland." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Aptly named park. Great for picnics, sasquatch hunting."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"New Yorkers have Central Park, and Portlanders have Forest Park, a sprawling 5,100-acre wilderness that’s a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Northwest 23rd Street." Full review
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