International Rose Test Garden

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Top 1% of attractions in Portland, Oregon
9 / 10

11 expert reviews

“Despite the name, these grounds are not an experimental greenhouse laboratory, but rather three terraced gardens, set on 4 acres, where 10,000 bushes and 400 varieties of roses grow.”

– Fodor's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"An adventure in and of itself, is an amazing park to visit and explore, and it offers some of the best views of Mount Hood." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Yes it's gaudy, but locals secretly love it."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sniff 500 varieties of roses that are being developed and evaluated for scent and color and can't be seen anywhere else in the world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Stunning International Rose Test Garden is stocked full of some 7,000 varieties beautiful blooms from around the world. " Full review
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