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Oregon Historical Society vs International Rose Test Garden

Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, International Rose Test Garden scores significantly higher than Oregon Historical Society Museum. International Rose Test Garden scores 96 with accolades from 10 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.

Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society
8 / 10
1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Where 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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International Rose Test Garden
International Rose Test Garden
9 / 10
400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's Fodor's
"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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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
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