International Rose Test Garden vs Portland Children's Museum
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, International Rose Test Garden ranks significantly higher than Portland Children's Museum. International Rose Test Garden ranks #1 in Portland with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
International Rose Test Garden
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400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname."
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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."
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Not For Tourists
"Yes it's gaudy, but locals secretly love it."
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."
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Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon Road, Lair Hill Park, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's
"Colorful sights and sounds offer a feast of sensations for kids of all ages where hands-on play is the order of the day."
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Michelin Guide
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"A unique museum in the Lair Hill neighborhood offers three floors of play areas where young children can have fun while exercising their imaginations. "
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Condé Nast Traveler
"With a giant blow-up Elmo doll on the roof, this kids' museum promises a good time before you even walk in."
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Frommer's
"Located across the parking lot from the Oregon Zoo, this large, modern children's museum has exhibits for toddlers to 13-year-olds"
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