Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hillsboro

"The park is huge, and its varied attractions include the world-renowned Japanese Garden, one of the most beautiful and largest gardens of its kind in countries other than Japan. The International Rose Test Garden, founded in 1917, features 10,000 plants maintained by the city, all in manicured displays."

"3229 NW Pittock Dr, Hillside, Portland, OR, United States map. It’s one of our favorites in the city and walking the grounds is completely free (there is a fee to enter the mansion). Try to visit in the summer to increase your chances of having a clear sky to see Mount Hood looming over the city."

"West HillsIt has better views of the city than any other Portland park, and it's free to tour the grounds. Tours of the sprawling mansion cost $10, which isn’t a bad price if you like creepy toys: the Pittock kids’ playroom is straight out of the Bride of Chucky."

"The International Rose Test Garden is all about roses and is the perfect romantic spot for couples. Established by the Portland Rose Society in 1889, this immaculately landscaped garden is brimming with all varieties of rose. Through the Test Garden, the Rose Society aims to educate visitors and encourage them to learn about roses while enjoying the magnificent surroundings."

"Established in 1975, the Miniature Rose Garden is one of only six testing grounds for the American Rose Society (ARS) miniature rose test program. The national annual winners are displayed in the middle of the garden along the center aisle. You’ll struggle to ever get a prettier floral shot for Instagram."

"Option two, make your way to Washington Park to discover over 650 rose varieties in 4.5 acres (1.8 hectares) of parkland at the Rose International Test Garden. This feels like Alice in Wonderland territory."

"International Rose Test Garden (located within Washington Park): What’s better than rows and rows of sweet-smelling roses?. The garden boasts over 10,000 of the pretty things, in every color combination imaginable (over 650 varieties)!. Wander around for a half hour or so, and be sure to actually stop and smell the roses. :p Make sure you visit when the roses are in bloom (April through October, although June is the peak season)."

"Beyond picnics and verdant strolls, Washington Park offers up a zoo, two museums, a spectacular rose garden, an arboretum, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in the world, all lined by one of the largest urban forests, Forest Park."

"This year-round wonder taking up an entire city block houses an authentic Ming Dynasty style garden built by Suzhou artisans. Lan Su Chinese Garden offers a peaceful escape in Portland's historic Chinatown district."

"Named after former Portland mayor Vera Katz, this 1.5-mile esplanade provides a riverfront bike and pedestrian path between the Hawthorne and Steel bridges. The esplanade features public art and popular swimming docks."

"An important landmark of remembrance towards one of the biggest global tragedies we’ve ever faced, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education stands proud and tall as it educates the masses on what happened during those awful years under Nazi rule, while also promoting the work and words of amazing artists of Jewish heritage and letting them tell their stories. Take a journey through Oregon’s past and see what sorts of discrimination people had to fight against, and how their resistance has been met with strong solidarity within the community. Listen to stories from survivors that made their way to the Portland area and Washington, and hear their struggles."

"In 2017, the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education opened the doors of their permanent home in downtown Portland. There, you can explore rotating exhibitions about the history of the Holocaust and the experience of the Jews of Oregon. They also offer a robust series of public programing ,like lectures, musical events and films, as well as a museum shop, a café and a children’s play area!"

"The mission of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is to interpret the Oregon Jewish experience, explore the lessons of the Holocaust and foster intercultural conversations. Was this page helpful?"

"This museum serves as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood."

"Japanese American history & cultural museum in Portland's Old Town. Featuring the permanent exhibit, “Reflections of an American Community,” & rotating exhibits"

"This 1.5-mile stretch of green that runs along the Willamette River next to downtown is a constant hub of activity. Runners, bikers, bridge aficionados, families out for a stroll, visitors walking off their Voodoo Doughnuts, and locals on their lunch breaks constantly parade up and down the park. It also hosts several big annual events, including the Oregon Brewers Festival, the Portland Rose Festival, and the Waterfront Blues Festival."

"Tom McCall Waterfront Park sits on over 36 acres of land that is conveniently located along the Willamette River. It is voted as one of the United State's best public spaces. Walking, jogging, skateboarding, watching the fireworks, or boating amid a stream of lovely pink cherry blossoms are just some of the Portland activities you can do at the park."