Portland is called the "Rose City" for a reason. These public gardens, established in 1917 and set above the citysca …
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Fri Aug 7 2:00pm - Fri Aug 7 4:00pm
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The International Rose Test Garden in Portland Northwest is the largest in the United States, and its history is one of the reasons why Portland is known as "The City of Roses." The gardens are primarily used as a testing ground for new varieties of the flower, and they are comprised of several sections displaying exotic roses and providing spots for rest and respite.
The beauty along this splendid route is unparalleled — a famed florist couldn’t make the colors and arrangements more exquisite. Opening into vast arrays of summer color are the wildflower meadows around Chinook Pass.