PEAK BLOOM ALERT! Portland’s rose season is here! Best time to see them is now.
Tucked away in Washington Park, one of the largest urban parks in our nation, are the International Rose Test Gardens. The Garden contains 10,000 plantings of 550 rose varieties and boasts one the most photographed view of the City of Roses.
photo credit: International Rose Test Garden
Portland’s International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States. The primary purpose of the garden is to serve as a testing ground for new rose varieties.
Peninsula Park Rose Garden
Older, but not as well known, the Peninsula Park Rose Garden is located in north Portland. As you step into the sunken rose garden, you walk through lush paths, sweeping archways and over two acres packed with 10,000 traditional rose plantings.
Portland Japanese Garden
Nestled in the hills just west of the Rose Gardens are the Portland Japanese Garden. The tranquil beauty and serene settings have made these gardens one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. The grounds of this 5.5 acre have been designed with careful use of plants, stones and water features, providing many peaceful spots for meditation and contemplation.
The Portland innkeepers of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns can offer tips on the best time to go and the best way to get there. Many of our inns are located close to TriMet’s MAX light rail lines and buses that have routes right into Washington Park so you have the opportunity to Go Green!
Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
