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Washington Park vs Oregon Historical Society

Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Washington Park is the choice of most writers compared to Oregon Historical Society Museum. Washington Park has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 5 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Washington Park
Washington Park
8 / 10
SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97210
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hoyt Arboretum showcases more than 1000 species of native and exotic trees and has 12 miles of walking trails. It's prettiest in the fall." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This park has enough sights and attractions that it’s easy to spend a full day here. If time is short, though, focus on the International Rose Garden." Full review
Where Where
"Washington Park is set on 546 acres on the city’s West Hills, where it overlooks downtown Portland and east beyond into the mountains." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Unlike Forest Park, most of Washington Park has been landscaped to serve as a setting for its acclaimed gardens, zoo and nature-related attractions. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"You could spend days and days exploring this spectacular 410-acre city park, one of Portland’s oldest and most beautiful, and easily accessed from downtown." Full review
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Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society
8 / 10
1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Where 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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." Full review
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