Portland, OR is just a three hour drive from Tacoma and offers an eclectic mix of experiences for every type of traveler. Portland’s top tourist sites include the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a botanical delight based on Ming Dynasty style gardening. The International Rose Test Garden is the oldest public rose garden in the United States. In the hills above the Rose Garden is Portland’s Japanese Garden. The 12 acre space includes an authentic Japanese tea house. Try Portland’s famous Voodoo Doughnuts, have a cup of coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters, and browse the selection at Powell’s City of Books.

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