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International Rose Test Gardens

The largest rose test garden in U.S., perched on a hill overlooking Downtown Portland, with thousands of roses planted in every possible way: rows, bushes and vines. Best to come between May and July, when it gets fragrant as everything's in bloom. Volunteer gardeners offer free guided tours at 1PM during the summer months.

Address: 850 SW Rose Garden Way
Getting there: 10 min on Washington Park Shuttle from Washington Park MAX
Hours: 7:30AM-9PM daily
Price: Free
Website: portland.gov (opens in a new tab)

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