{"id":27221,"date":"2020-03-29T06:31:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T04:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=27221"},"modified":"2026-03-21T21:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:12:48","slug":"cherry-blossom-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"Top spots for cherry blossoms in Portland, Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Portland is the <strong>most underrated city to witness gorgeous cherry blossoms<\/strong>. When thinking of the pink bloom, Tokyo, Kyoto, or Washington D.C. come to mind. But have you ever heard of Portland in connection with <em>&#8220;Sakura&#8221;<\/em>? I didn&#8217;t until I moved to Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the truth is that cherry trees grow in Portland and bloom throughout the entire city. Thanks to various kinds of cherry trees planted throughout the city, at the Portland Waterfront, in parks, and in residential neighborhoods, <strong>Portland makes a perfect city trip to witness early spring flowers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part: Most places on my list are public locations and you can <strong>admire the bloom for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3435091151\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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blossoms in Portland, OR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#1-cherry-blossoms-at-tom-mccall-waterfront-park\" >#1 Cherry Blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#photography-tip-how-to-get-the-best-views-of-the-cherry-blossoms\" >Photography tip: How to get the best views of the cherry blossoms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#locals-tip-where-to-eat-closeby\" >Local&#8217;s tip: Where to eat closeby?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#2-hoyt-arboretum-washington-park\" >#2 Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#reasons-to-visit-hoyt-arboretum\" >Reasons to visit Hoyt Arboretum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#cherry-blossom-at-hoyt-arboretum-portland\" >Cherry Blossom at Hoyt Arboretum, Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#other-parks-and-portland-attractions-in-washington-park\" >Other parks and Portland attractions in Washington Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#3-spring-and-fall-colors-at-portland-japanese-garden-washington-park\" >#3 Spring and fall colors at Portland Japanese Garden, Washington Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#4-spring-flowers-at-lan-su-chinese-garden-downtown-portland\" >#4 Spring flowers at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Downtown Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#5-cherry-blossom-at-laurelhurst-park-se-portland\" >#5 Cherry blossom at Laurelhurst Park, SE Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#6-cherry-blossom-in-portlands-neighborhoods\" >#6 Cherry blossom in Portland&#8217;s neighborhoods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#what-neighborhoods-have-the-most-cherry-trees-in-portland\" >What neighborhoods have the most cherry trees in Portland?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#7-bonus-cherry-blossoms-around-the-oregon-state-capitol-salem\" >#7 Bonus: Cherry Blossoms around the Oregon State Capitol, Salem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#when-do-cherry-trees-bloom-in-portland-oregon\" >When do cherry trees bloom in Portland, Oregon?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#2026-cherry-blossom-season-in-portland\" >2026 cherry blossom season in Portland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#more-inspiration-from-portland-and-its-surroundings\" >More inspiration from Portland and its surroundings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/cherry-blossom-portland\/#curious-about-cherry-blossom-season-in-shanghai-china\" >Curious about cherry blossom season in Shanghai, China?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-see-cherry-blossoms-in-portland-or\"><\/span>Where to see cherry blossoms in Portland, OR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossom at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27232 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-5-1.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strolling underneath a canopy of cherry blossoms on Portland&#8217;s Tom McCall Waterfront Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Kirschbl\u00fcten Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27163 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-cherry-blossoms-at-tom-mccall-waterfront-park\"><\/span>#1 Cherry Blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>most iconic spot featuring an array of cherry trees in Portland<\/strong> is on the Willamette River at <strong>Tom McCall Waterfront Park.<\/strong> Around 100 planted <em>Akabono cherry trees<\/em> are turning the <strong>Japanese American Historical Plaza<\/strong> into a blooming meadow every spring. This plaza is a memorial of 120.000 internment Japanese Americans in World War 2. The cherry trees were donated by the Japanese Grain Importers Association in 1990 and created the most famous grove in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms at McCall Waterfront Park Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27211 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cherry trees lining the Tom McCall Waterfront in contrast to Portland&#8217;s cityscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the <strong>largest number of cherry trees standing closely together<\/strong>. If you want to get nice pictures of cherry blossoms, this is the place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heads-up: Portland got <strong>extremely popular for the cherry blossoms at the waterfront<\/strong> over the last 5 years. Needless to say, you will <strong>share this spot with crowds<\/strong> of other Hanami (flower-viewing<em>)<\/em> visitors. To avoid crowds, choose a weekday and come early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"pink cherry blossoms in full bloom\"  class=\"wp-image-27171 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-5.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pink blossoms are the first signs of spring and start blooming as early as February and March<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"photography-tip-how-to-get-the-best-views-of-the-cherry-blossoms\"><\/span>Photography tip: How to get the best views of the cherry blossoms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The esplanade with modern facades in the background, the <strong>unique <em>&#8220;Old Town Portland&#8221;<\/em> sign<\/strong>, and the iconic brown <strong>Steel Bridge<\/strong> <strong>are great motifs<\/strong> to include in your shots of the pink blossoms. For a different perspective, take pictures from the Steel Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms framing Portland&#039;s Steel Bridge\"  class=\"wp-image-27205 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-3.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portland&#8217;s Steel Bridge framed by cherry blossoms makes a great photo motif.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry trees at Portland Japanese American Historical Plaza \"  class=\"wp-image-27179 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_JapaneseAmericanPlaza_CherryBlossom.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Signs at the Tom McCall Waterfront explain how these Japanese cherry trees came to Portland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address Japanese American Historical Plaza:<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/a2FGqqguyhHwoqRL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 NW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97209<\/a><\/em><br><em>open to the public, 365 days \/ free access<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Smile4Travel walking through cherry blossom avenue at Portland Waterfront\"  class=\"wp-image-27217 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken in 2020 when the waterfront wasn&#8217;t as popular as today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"locals-tip-where-to-eat-closeby\"><\/span>Local&#8217;s tip: Where to eat closeby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a place you want to save for your next trip to Portland! Before you go down to the waterfront, stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinestreetpdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pine Street Market<\/a> and grab a coffee or a snack from one of the stalls within this industrial food hall. <strong>Pine Place Market is the perfect starting point for a long walk along Portland&#8217;s waterfront.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland Waterfront with cherry blossoms photographed from the Steel Bridge\"  class=\"wp-image-27213 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Portland&#8217;s cherry blossoms from the Steel Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address: Pine Street Market:<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9jAgyUrM6s6Dh5kq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">126 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204<\/a><\/em><br><em>Opening<\/em> hours: daily 9:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm<em>, vendor hours vary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-hoyt-arboretum-washington-park\"><\/span>#2 Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoyt Arboretum is a floral paradise, <strong>located near Portland&#8217;s city cente<\/strong>r. Not only due to its easy access, it is a popular recreational site. The 190-acre large Arboretum was founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community. The membership-based, non-profit organization takes care of <strong>12 miles of hiking trails showcasing trees from across the globe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Redwoods at Hoyt Arboretum Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27177 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_Redwoods.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Redwood Grove in Portland&#8217;s Hoyt Arboretum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reasons-to-visit-hoyt-arboretum\"><\/span>Reasons to visit Hoyt Arboretum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Various hiking trails and <strong>walking paths are dedicated to different trees<\/strong>: <em>Walnut Trail<\/em>, <em>Oak Trail<\/em>, and <em>Maple Trail<\/em>, only to name a few. They even have a Redwood Trail, where you can spot a grove of impressive, <strong>thousands of years old giants<\/strong>, without the need to travel to the Redwood State and National Parks in Southern Oregon and Northern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a clear day, you can <strong>spot Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier<\/strong> (located in Washington State) in the distance from the viewpoint at <strong>Overlook Path<\/strong>. No matter if you come for magnolia, rhododendron, or not even a certain blooming tree at all, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoytarboretum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoyt Arboretum<\/a> is a great outdoor recreational area for any given season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View of Mt. St. Helens from Hoyt Arboretum Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27175 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_MtStHelens.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of snow-capped Mt. St Helens from Hoyt Arboretum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cherry-blossom-at-hoyt-arboretum-portland\"><\/span>Cherry Blossom at Hoyt Arboretum, Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, I went to Hoyt Arboretum a little too early to see their cherry in full bloom as they mostly have trees of the late-flowering Shirofugen and Shogetsu cherry there. So maybe there is still a realistic chance to admire the blooming trees by mid-April or even May. I still found some blossoms around Overlook Path behind one of the big water tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know what&#8217;s currently blooming, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoytarboretum.org\/visit\/seasonal-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hoyt Arboretum&#8217;s Seasonal guide<\/a>. Click through the seasonal highlights of each month and plan your visit according to plum, cherry, hazel, walnut, or maple bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hoyt Arboretum Portland Cherry Blossoms\"  class=\"wp-image-27173 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_HoytArboretum_CherryBlossom.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-parks-and-portland-attractions-in-washington-park\"><\/span>Other parks and Portland attractions in Washington Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Hoyt Arboretum is part of Portland&#8217;s Washington Park, <strong>Portland Japanese Garden, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Oregon Zoo are easily accessible<\/strong> and can be combined in one visit. You could even walk over to <strong>Pittock Mansion<\/strong> and enjoy the iconic view of Mount Hood sitting prominently behind Portland&#8217;s cityscape. Or combine your trip to Hoyt Arboretum with <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/4t-trail-portland\/\">hiking the 4T-Trail<\/a> and sustainably explore Portland&#8217;s nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Pittock Mansion View of Mount Hood\"  class=\"wp-image-27199 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_PittockMansion.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Pittock Mansion: Portland&#8217;s cityscape with snow-capped Mt. Hood in the distance <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoyt Arboretum encourages visitors to practice social distancing and follow the recommendations outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/blog\/keeping-a-safe-social-distance-in-parks-and-on-trails-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Recreation Park Association<\/a>. So check their website or Instagram account for updates and act accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address<\/em> Visitor Center: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/akZTubFbXcChss8PA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland, OR 97221<\/a><\/em><br><em>The grounds are open to the public 365 days a year, from 5:00 am<\/em> \u2013 10:00 pm<br><em>No entrance fees, only parking fees apply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-spring-and-fall-colors-at-portland-japanese-garden-washington-park\"><\/span>#3 Spring and fall colors at Portland Japanese Garden, Washington Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portland Japanese Garden is known as <strong>one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan<\/strong>. Needless to say that <em>Sakura<\/em> (cherry blossom season) and <em>Hanami<\/em> (traditional Japanese flower-viewing) can be practiced in perfection here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entering the <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/japanese-inspired-day-in-portland\/\">Portland Japanese Garden<\/a> immediately transfers you to the land of the rising sun, no matter the season. My visit in autumn left me speechless as I found myself within a color explosion of yellow, orange, green, and red autumn leaves. Can&#8217;t wait to visit the Portland Japanese Garden this spring to admire the cherry blossoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Red mape tree at Portland Japanese Garden\"  class=\"wp-image-26259 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/USA_Portland_Japanese_Garden-33.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portland Japanese Garden in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fxaLtfzKB7QifT4Q8\">611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205<\/a><br>Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 10:00 am \u2013 7:30 pm (summer) \/ 10:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm (winter)<br>Admission<em>: $22.50 per adult, <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/hours-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-spring-flowers-at-lan-su-chinese-garden-downtown-portland\"><\/span>#4 Spring flowers at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Downtown Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After talking about the Portland Japanese Garden, I can&#8217;t miss mentioning <a href=\"https:\/\/lansugarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/a> as it&#8217;s <strong>one of the most authentic Chinese gardens outside China<\/strong>. The result of a<strong> collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, Portland&#8217;s sister city<\/strong> located in China&#8217;s Jiangsu province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suzhou is <strong>famous for its density of traditional Ming Dynasty gardens<\/strong>. The fact that Chinese artisans from Suzhou built Lan Su Chinese Garden makes it needless to say that the experience you get in Lan Su Chinese Garden is <strong>beyond authentic and definitely an architectural and natural highlight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Magnolia bloom Portland Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-27187 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_SpringBlossom.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Magnolia trees at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if there aren&#8217;t any cherry trees in Lan Su Chinese Garden, the garden is an absolute <strong>must-see when visiting Portland<\/strong>. Although there won\u00b4t be the chance for hanami, it invites visitors to admire hundreds of <strong>plant species native to China, such as magnolia, peony, camellia, rhododendron, osmanthus, lotus, water lily, and bamboo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Address<\/em>:  <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dHF32H7SnkuSHryG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209<\/a><br>Opening hours: 10:00 am \u2013 4:30 pm daily (winter) \/ 10:00 am \u2013 6:00 pm daily (summer)<br>Admission<em>: $16.95 per adult, <a href=\"https:\/\/lansugarden.org\/visit\/hours-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-cherry-blossom-at-laurelhurst-park-se-portland\"><\/span>#5 Cherry blossom at Laurelhurst Park, SE Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laurelhurst Park is great for <strong>extensive walks, picnics, dog walks, or urban outdoor activities<\/strong>. The park in Southeast Portland is home to a spring-fed pond, picnic tables, playgrounds, restrooms, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a soccer field, a dog-off-leash area, and plenty of walkways &#8211; paved and unpaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry Blossom at Laurelhurst Park Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27181 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-1.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walker at Laurelhurst Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides some cherry trees, which are located along the outer edges of the park, Laurelhurst Park is home to many flowers and blooming trees such as<strong> magnolia, rhododendron,<\/strong> and a collection of Sequoiodeae redwoods. At the lake, even ducks and turtles found a place to stay. All this makes Laurelhurst Park a great example for a city recreational area, where every generation finds its space. In 2019, Laurelhurst Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places, the first city park ever listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms framing Laurelhurst neighbourhood Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27185 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-3.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laurelhurst neighborhood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms at Laurelhurst Park Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-27183 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_LaurelhurstPark_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Z6z9wvPhj9rwcm2y7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd and Stark Street<\/a><br>Opening hours: 5:00 am &#8211; 10:30 pm daily<br>Open to the public<em>, no entrance fee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-cherry-blossom-in-portlands-neighborhoods\"><\/span>#6 Cherry blossom in Portland&#8217;s neighborhoods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the gardens and parks, the most beautiful cherry blossom sceneries I often discover outside my front door. I didn&#8217;t know that Portland offered so many blooming corners before moving here. Only the fact I spotted white and pink blossoms everywhere in our neighborhood made me start researching where to find cherry trees in Portland. Maybe it&#8217;s the same for the city you are living in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms in Portland&#039;s neighbourhoods\"  class=\"wp-image-27189 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Pink cherry trees lining the streets of Portland neighbourhoods\"  class=\"wp-image-27197 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-5.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cherry trees lining the streets of Concordia neighborhood in NE Portland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossom in Portland \"  class=\"wp-image-27169 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-neighborhoods-have-the-most-cherry-trees-in-portland\"><\/span>What neighborhoods have the most cherry trees in Portland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As I walked and drove around town, I could have easily stopped every other minute to take pictures. In Northeast and Southeast I discovered the most streets lined with cherry blossoms. I found lovely blossoms between Alberta Street and Killingsworth Street, in Laurelhurst neighborhood, on Mississippi, and in Downtown Portland, around NW 23rd Ave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"When cherry blossoms match residential Portland neighbourhoods\"  class=\"wp-image-27195 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like Portland is full of blooming trees, and no matter where you live, the chances are high to find cherry blossoms in your district. You don&#8217;t have to drive far to admire the beauty of spring blossoms in Portland, Oregon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"cherry blossom in Portland \"  class=\"wp-image-27193 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-3.jpg 1536w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-bonus-cherry-blossoms-around-the-oregon-state-capitol-salem\"><\/span>#7 Bonus: Cherry Blossoms around the Oregon State Capitol, Salem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a good excuse to take a day trip to the Willamette Valley? The Oregon State Capitol in Salem is framed by cherry trees that typically bloom at the same time as the cherry trees in Portland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Salem, Sakura is even more tied to celebrating Japanese culture. Oregon Parks &amp; Recreation is hosting Yozakura, with the cherry trees glowing with lanterns each night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. through April 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, visit the Oregon State Capitol&#8217;s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/oregoncapitol.com\/event\/cherry-blossom-day-at-the-capitol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/oregoncapitol.com\/event\/cherry-blossom-day-at-the-capitol\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"960\"  height=\"1200\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA8AAAASwAQMAAAAOnbGXAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAKNJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPwYN04AAfSVL4UAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossoms framing the Oregon State Capitol in Salem\"  class=\"wp-image-34925 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Oregon-Salem-State-Capitol_Cherry-Blossoms-1-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address<\/em>: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pKBoBYnArWg4yeNR9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301<\/a><\/em><br><em>The Oregon State Capitol Park is open to the public 365 days a year, from 7:00 am<\/em> \u2013 10:00 pm<br><em>No entrance fees, only parking fees apply<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-do-cherry-trees-bloom-in-portland-oregon\"><\/span>When do cherry trees bloom in Portland, Oregon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cherry blossoms are the first colors of spring. In 2020, when I initially wrote this article, I discovered the first blossoms throughout the 2nd half of February. I felt the city\u00b4s awakening from winter with white and pink blossoms sprouting everywhere in my neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland Spring Blossom\"  class=\"wp-image-27191 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_Neighbourhoods_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cherry blossom peak season in Portland <strong>typically is in mid March<\/strong>. As weather patterns differ each year, the peak bloom can result in a later April cycle. So don&#8217;t be sad if you come by some trees that lost their blossoms already, it&#8217;s always worth keeping your eyes open for later flowering trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026-cherry-blossom-season-in-portland\"><\/span>2026 cherry blossom season in Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The predictions for 2026 are that the cherry trees in Portland will peak on the first weekend of spring (March 21-23, 2026). The full bloom is expect it to last 7 to 10 more days. So now is your best time to plan a spring trip to Portland, Oregon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"trees full of cherry blossoms in Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-27165 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> During my research, I came across <a href=\"https:\/\/oregonessential.com\/cherry-blossoms-portland\/\">this blog<\/a>. And guess what happened next: I texted the girl behind, Antonina, we met in person and I found out that Antonina is an Oregon-born travel writer herself. We spent a fun afternoon together and are still in touch. I hope this blog post inspires you to explore your neighborhood and find some lovely cherry trees or other spring blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-inspiration-from-portland-and-its-surroundings\"><\/span><strong>More inspiration from Portland and its surroundings:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/urban-hikes-portland\/\">The best urban Hikes in Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/japanese-inspired-day-in-portland\/\">How to spend a Japanese Day in Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/lavender-fields-oregon\/\">Where to find the lavender fields with views of Mt. Hood<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/wildflower-hikes-oregon-washington\/\">Best wildflower hikes in Oregon and Washington State<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Best spots to catch Portland fall colors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"curious-about-cherry-blossom-season-in-shanghai-china\"><\/span><strong>Curious about cherry blossom season in Shanghai, China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/asia\/china\/parks-of-shanghai\/\">Shanghai&#8217;s most beautiful parks, not only during cherry blossom season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a> and explored <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/tag\/portland\/\">Portland<\/a> in any specific season? 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