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International Rose Test Garden vs Portland Saturday Market
Both are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, International Rose Test Garden ranks significantly better than Portland Saturday Market. International Rose Test Garden comes in at 96 with endorsements from 10 reviews like Lonely Planet, Not For Tourists 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 Saturday Market
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108 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
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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."
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Frommer's
"The Portland Saturday Market (actually held on both Sat and Sun) is arguably the city's best-loved event."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"On Saturdays, the nation’s largest ongoing outdoor arts and crafts market unfolds."
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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. "
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