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Portland Saturday Market vs Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
Portland Saturday Market and Oregon Zoo are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Oregon Zoo is preferred by most professionals compared to Portland Saturday Market. Oregon Zoo is ranked #6 in Portland with approval from 7 sources such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Where.
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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Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
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4001 Southwest Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221-9704
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Fodor's
"This beautiful animal park in the West Hills is famous for its Asian elephants. Major exhibits include an African section with rhinos, hippos, zebras, and giraffes."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located three miles southwest of downtown Portland, the 64-acre Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi."
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Not For Tourists
"You'll laugh. You'll cry. Beware a particularly randy sea otter."
Where
"The Oregon Zoo has evolved from a hodgepodge of animals kept at the back of a pharmacy into a worldclass research facility, offering a constantly changing mix of exhibits and other amusements."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The state's most visited attraction, the Oregon Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing 200 species of birds, mammals reptiles and amphibians, including 54 that are threatened or endangered."
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