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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry vs Lan Su Chinese Garden
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Lan Su Chinese Garden scores slightly higher than Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Lan Su Chinese Garden has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 10 sources such as Afar Magazine, Where and Michelin Guide.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
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Fodor's
"Hundreds of hands-on exhibits draw families to this interactive science museum, which also has an Omnimax theater and the Northwest's largest planetarium."
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"For obvious reasons, the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is a kid’s dream: planetarium, check, robots, check, giant digital globe, check. "
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"OMSI is a hands-on museum where visitors, especially children, are encouraged to touch things, try experiments and question why things happen. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"OMSI features an outstanding array of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax Theater, a planetarium and a submarine. Allot extra time for a visit to the Omnimax theater, the planetarium and the submarine."
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Travel + Leisure
"Tour the planetarium—and a retired Navy fast-attack submarine, the USS Blueback—at OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which also hosts cool exhibits on topics like animation and renewable energy."
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
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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
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"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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