Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Home to plants from seven continents, this 185-acre hiker’s paradise contains more than 2,000 species of trees and 12 miles of trails. At the south end of the Hoyt Arboretum is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. An interpretive center offers restrooms, maps and brochures."

"Twelve miles of trails wind through this 189-acre ridge-top garden above the city zoo. It's home to over 6000 native and exotic plants and trees representing 1100 different species, and it offers easy walks any..."

"After a couple of minutes at the square, take a short walk west until you reach Director Park, a lively urban plaza recognizable by its large circular fountain. Walk south down Park Avenue past the Paramount Hotel Portland and the Portland Farmers Market – Shemanski Park. You will love these quaint, lush little parks in the heart of the city. The Portland Art Museum is primarily known for its Native American and Asian art."

"Director Park is a public piazza right in the heart of downtown Portland. This park sits on top of an underground parking garage. Here they have a large fountain feature that doubles as a splash pad for kids on hot days."

"The west bank of the Willamette River that runs through Portland has the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, but the east bank has the esplanade. This paved 1.5-mile path gives you a lovely panoramic view of downtown Portland's distinctive skyline, from the Burnside and Hawthorne Bridges to the Big Pink – what the locals affectionally call The U.S. Bancorp Tower. Dotted with sculptures and other artworks, the Eastbank Esplanade is a great spot to wander with a cup of coffee to-go or to experience by bicycle."

"Head to the Eastbank Esplanade to get a ground view of the city and the Willamette (btw it rhymes with dammit. If you need help remembering it “it’s Willamette, dammit”). It’s an urban park with long floating walkways, boat docks, walking & bike paths, and public art. Local Tip: Lighting is best in the morning."

"Eight miles long and covering 5,156 acres, Forest Park is a popular escape for runners, bikers, and hikers. Enjoy of 70 miles of trails and wildlife, just 9 miles from downtown Portland. Portland, OR 97231 | Distance from hotel: 7.9 miles"

"Portland, Oregon, is celebrated for its foodie scene, from its food cart pods to those famous doughnuts. While you’ll certainly want to arrive hungry in this Northwest city, you don’t have to worry about spending a fortune when it comes to sampling all the fare. Believe it or not, countless spots serve up affordable meals."

"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."

"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?"

"For fans of whimsy and the feeling of being a child once more, the Portland Puppet Museum offers to take you down a road that’ll have you feeling like a kid again!. Browse through a collection of puppets from all sorts of backgrounds, and allow yourself to get lost in the feeling of carefree notions in one of the best museums in Portland. After looking through all of the amazing and wonderful creations, try your hand at making your very own puppet!"

"Taking up residence in an old corner store in Sellwood, this is where hundreds of puppets, ranging from walking, talking animals to marionette witches, come to life every Thursday through Sunday with live performances. Kids can try their hand at making their own puppets, too."

"Portland Puppet Museum is your place to learn about all things puppet and as their website says, to let loose your inner child. Ping Pong’s Pint Size Puppet Museum is Oregon’s first and only puppet museum."

"One of the best venues in the area for art to be cherished and viewed by all, the Blue Sky Gallery sits among the best museums in Portland for their dedication to the preservation of photography, the art of taking photos, and how photography translates even the simplest of messages. With national and international artists showcased in the gallery, there’s plenty to look at and plenty to love when you stop by for a visit. There are three exhibitions currently running that you can see whenever you stop by that show off the work of amazing artists who tell their stories through the power of photography."

"See what the Elizabeth Leach Gallery (Tuesday – Saturday/417 NW 9th Ave) and the photography gallery Blue Sky (Tuesday – Sunday122 NW 8th Ave) are exhibiting. Catch a show at the Portland Center Stage at The Armory which is known as the “crown jewel” of the Brewery Blocks redevelopment."