Whether you're a flower fanatic or simply a lover of the outdoors, the Portland rose gardens are guaranteed to take your breath away. The thousands of roses in every shape, size and color provide a frame for Oregon's magestic Mount Hood and create an explosion of the senses.

Portland is known as the "rose city," and after one stroll through the vibrant displays in the International Rose Test Garden or Peninsula Park, you and your date will understand why. Arrive on a sunny day and you're likely to be serenaded by an accordian player or two. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day overlooking the city, surrounded by unforgettable scenery, and create a memory that is as unique as it is traditionally romantic.