✨ Portland's 6 Must-Visit Spots ✨

🌹 International Rose Test Garden America's best rose garden! 550+ varieties bloom April-September (peaking in June). The pink flower walls and arches are insta-magic—wear a light-colored dress for dreamy shots. Don’t miss the signed bricks from past Rose Queens! 💐 ⏰ Open daily | FREE 🚌 TriMet Blue Line to Washington Park 📚 Powell’s City of Books The world’s largest indie bookstore (4 floors, 4 million books!). Get lost in color-coded rooms—even the "Banned Books" section is intriguing. DIY a tote bag on the 2nd floor! 📖✨ ⏰ *9AM-11PM* 📸 Must-photograph: Rainbow bookshelves, vintage typewriter corner 🏛 Pioneer Courthouse Square Portland’s "living room" with bricks engraved by donors. Find the sister-city marker pointing to Suzhou (5,815 miles away)! Tax-free shopping at Nordstrom nearby—cha-ching! 💰 💡 Monday farmers’ market: Grab fresh berries & artisanal cheese! 💦 Multnomah Falls The 2nd tallest U.S. waterfall (620 ft)! Hike 15 mins to the bridge for epic views. Winter? Spot salmon swimming upstream! 🐟 🚗 *30-min drive | $5 parking* 🎋 Portland Japanese Garden The best Japanese garden outside Japan! Zen koi ponds, tea houses, and November maple leaves = pure magic. Hidden gem: Moon Bridge reflections. 👘 🎫 *$16.95/adult | Least crowded: Monday AM* 🏮 Lan Su Chinese Garden A Suzhou-style oasis. Pose in hanfu by the "Cloudy Mountains" rockery, sip jasmine tea, or visit during Lunar New Year lantern festivals! 🏮 🎫 *$12/adult | Calligraphy workshops Wednesdays* 🚌 Pro Tips: ✔ *Day Pass ($5) covers trains/buses* ✔ Bike along the river! 🚲 ✔ *Uber downtown: $10-15* 🛍 Tax-Free Hauls: ✨ Pioneer Place (luxe brands) ✨ Nike HQ—customize sneakers! (Book ahead) 🌸 Best Time: June-Sept (roses + sunshine!) 🍻 Nightlife: Pearl District breweries—try Deschutes’ Black Butte Porter! 📸 Outfit Inspo: 👗 White maxi dress + straw hat for gardens 🧥 Denim jacket + Docs for bookstore adventures 👘 Kimono/hanfu for garden glam Portland—where indie charm meets nature’s drama. Tag #TravelPortland and make your feed envy-worthy! 🌟 #PortlandOR #PortlandTravel #RoseCity #TaxFreeShopping #Wanderlust