Portland, Oregon

Despite the name, these grounds are not an experimental greenhouse laboratory, but rather three terraced gardens, set on 4 acres, where 10,000 bushes and 400 varieties of roses grow. — Fodor's

Now one of the 25 largest museums in the United States, the Portland Art Museum has a collection of more than 32,000 works of art from American Indian artifacts to Monet’s Waterlilies. — Where

The centerpiece is the Strolling Pond Garden, with thousands of Japanese trees and plants. — Afar Magazine

Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...). — Not For Tourists

Much beloved by locals, this park is one of the largest natural areas in any city in the U.S. — Travel + Leisure

Affords a fine ground-level view of downtown Portland's bridges and skyline. Once an expressway, it's now the site for many annual celebrations, among them the Rose Festival. — Fodor's

The mansion and grounds around this Portland icon are impeccably kept and constantly visited. — Afar Magazine

In many ways the living room, public heart, and commercial soul of downtown, Pioneer Square is not entirely square, rather an amphitheater-like brick piazza. — Fodor's

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. — Travel + Leisure

What's this museum all about? Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a magnificent museum that will keep the whole family entertained for days — Condé Nast Traveler

In April, thousands of rhododendron bushes and azaleas burst into flower, attracting visitors in larger numbers. — 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. — Fodor's

One of the most popular attractions in Oregon is this retail pioneer. — Michelin Guide

Visitors will find interactive and multimedia exhibits that teach forest sustainability. — Fodor's

Est. 1888. "Good citizens are the riches of a city." — Not For Tourists

Twelve blocks of greenery in the heart of the city. — Not For Tourists

Hoyt Arboretum, which is part of Washington Park, not only provides more than 900 species of trees and shrubs to observe, but it also provides 183 acres and 10 miles of trails with striking views. — Where

Resembling three large covered wagons, this spot 19 mi south of Portland is hard to miss. — Fodor's