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Portland Children's MuseumvsLan Su Chinese Garden
Portland Children's Museum and Lan Su Chinese Garden are both praised by writers. Overall, Lan Su Chinese Garden ranks significantly better than Portland Children's Museum. Lan Su Chinese Garden is ranked #3 in Portland with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Portland Children's Museum
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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." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"A unique museum in the Lair Hill neighborhood offers three floors of play areas where young children can have fun while exercising their imaginations. " Full review
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." Full review
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" Full review
Lan Su Chinese Garden Fodor's
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Afar Magazine "A lovely place to regain some inner peace and admire the gorgeous gardens." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...)."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This classical chinese garden is a one-block haven of tranquillity, reflecting ponds and manicured greenery. Guided tours are available with admission." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stroll through the Pearl District and Old Town Chinatown to reach Lan Su Chinese Garden, a pristinely preened Japanese garden built in 1999 by denizens of Portland’s sister city of Suzhou, China." Full review
Where "The exquisite Portland Classical Chinese Garden, more formally known as the “Garden of Awakening Orchids,” is a double-walled oasis built in a traditional Chinese style." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This 2000 addition to Portland's small international district is a highly stylized retreat whose high-walled courtyards, pools, walkways and meditation rooms are designed to mute the bustle outside." Full review
Afar Magazine "Lan Su Chinese Garden is a small yet beautiful garden in Portland's Chinatown." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you're in the Downtown area and would like something akin to a nature walk, this is the place." Full review
