Portland is the largest city in Oregon located in the northwestern corner of the state right on the border of Washington state and only about an hour’s drive from the Pacific Ocean.
Portland features the Portland International Rose Test Garden with over 10,000 roses. It is the oldest rose test garden still in operation in the United States.
The Lan Su Chinese Garden is also a wonderful place to reacquaint yourself with inner peace. It features luscious gardens, koi ponds, covered walkways, and open pavilions.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has interactive activities for kids and laboratories where they can explore chemistry, physics, and paleontology.