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Oregon Historical Society vs Lan Su Chinese Garden
Oregon Historical Society Museum and Lan Su Chinese Garden are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Lan Su Chinese Garden scores significantly better than Oregon Historical Society Museum. Lan Su Chinese Garden scores 91 with approval from 10 reviewers such as Where, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Oregon Historical Society
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1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
Fodor's
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Not For Tourists
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239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
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Fodor's
"It's the largest Suzhou-style garden outside China, with a large lake, bridged and covered walkways, koi- and water lily–filled ponds... waterfalls, and courtyards."
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Travel + Leisure
"Plenty of passersby walk by this tranquil sanctuary... without even noticing it’s there; one doesn’t expect to find a garden amid the concrete and bustle of Old Town."
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Afar Magazine
"A lovely place to regain some inner peace and admire the gorgeous gardens."
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Not For Tourists
"Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...)."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This classical chinese garden is a one-block haven of tranquillity, reflecting ponds and manicured greenery. Guided tours are available with admission."
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