Oregon Museum of Science and Industry vs Portland Saturday Market
Both Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Portland Saturday Market are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry scores slightly higher than Portland Saturday Market. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry comes in at 87 with accolades from 6 sources including Michelin Guide, Where and Fodor's.
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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goop
"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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Where
"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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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
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"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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