The Best Places to Propose in Portland
Portland does gardens and bridges. A rose garden with a mountain view or a walk under a landmark bridge both capture the city's mellow romance.
Best time: Late spring through summer, when the roses are out.
International Rose Test Garden
Thousands of roses in bloom with Mount Hood and the skyline behind, the signature Portland spot from late spring on.
Portland Japanese Garden
Quiet paths, maples, and water make one of the most serene backdrops on the West Coast.
Cathedral Park
The Gothic arches under the St. Johns Bridge frame a dramatic, moody ask by the river.
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