13 Fascinating Spots In And Around Portland That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale
Portland’s scenery is impressive, and can lead you to think you are living in a giant moss-covered fairy tale. Whether you are roaming the city or the woods, these are some spots around town that you may run into and think you are in a magical land far from Portland.
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Shrouded in a thick tree cover, Forest Park looks like an enchanted forest pretty much everywhere you go. At the witch's castle, it seems like you may have ran into the haunted side of the forest.
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This majestic waterfall is something that would lie on the edge of a great and scenic kingdom.
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Looking like a fortress on the top of a mountain, Rocky Butte could definitely show up in a fairy tale or two.
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Whether foggy or sunny, the woods of Mount Hood National Forest are enchanting.
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Overflowing with color, the rose garden is a serene location.
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Beautifully manicured, the Japanese Garden looks like it is from another era entirely.
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An evil stepmother or two could definitely live at this historic house in a fairy tale.
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Actually another extinct cinder cone butte like Rocky Butte, this flat and hilly land would get plenty of use in a fairy tale.
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Roadside waterfalls abound along the Historic Columbia River Highway, and look like another land.
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Another close-by waterfall, Latourell could be a hidden world all its own.
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Another secret world hiding in the city, Lan Su Chinese Garden is like a modern day fairy tale hiding behind city walls.
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This little cabin in the woods is the perfect place for a haunted witch tale to take place in the plush woods.
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The perfect site for a romantic fairy tale stroll, this garden is lovely year round.
Do you know of any other enchanting places around Portland?
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