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Places to See in Oregon

Places to See in Oregon

A great list of things to do and places to see when you visit Oregon!

Astoria

  1. Go to the city of Astoria on the Columbia River
  2. The Scandinavian Festival in Astoria is worth catching every year!
  3. The shipwreck Peter Iredale which ran aground in 1906

Baker City

  1. See wagon ruts at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and the Blue Mountain Crossing
  2. The Sumpter Valley Railway offers rides on historic steam trains
  3. Step back one hundred years at the Leo Adler House Museum
  4. Taste the Baker City Brewing Company’s killer Don Vanuchi Russian beer at the Tap House or Restaurant
  5. Enjoy fabulous pizza at the charming Paizano’s Pizza
  6. Stop in for breakfast at the Zephyr Bakery
  7. Treat yourself to a taco night at El Erradero mexican restaurant
  8. Rest your horses and get some fine grub at Oregon Trail Motel & Restaurant
  9. Sip a perfect brew at Sorbenots Coffee
  10. Short on time? Grab a quick, juicy burger at the In and Out Burger joint
  11. Charlie’s Ice Cream Parlor serves sweet treats

Bend

  1. Enjoy the scenic beauty at Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests, just outside of Bend, OR
  2. Downtown Bend keeps a running list of local events
  3. Explore nature and history at the High Desert Museum
  4. There’s an awesome eruption of geographic history at Lava Lands Visitor Center!
  5. Take a golf day at the Tetherow Golf Club
  6. Catch the latest concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
  7. There’s Mini golf, bumper cars, and more at Sun Mountain Fun Center
  8. The Oregon Badlands Wilderness Trails offer’s horseback riding in the great outdoors
  9. In the winter months, ski or take a sled dog ride at the Mt. Bachelor Resort
  10. Pull up a chair for a cozy meal at the McKay Cottage Restaurant
  11. Sparrow Bakery will kick off your day with a fantastic breakfast
  12. Ariana Restaurant stands out as Bend’s finest restaurant
  13. Enjoy wood fired, artisan pizza at Pisano’s Pizza
  14. Let the Lebanese flavors at Joolz give you an unforgettable Mediterranean experience
  15. Go Greek at Kebaba!
  16. Stop at Thump Coffee for great atmosphere and quality brews
  17. There’s always beers on tap and fresh burgers at Brother Jon’s Public House
  18. Get the best espresso in Bend at Backporch Coffee Roasters
  19. Give into your sweet tooth at Ida’s Cupcake Cafe
  20. High Tides Seafood Grill is the best sea food in Oregon!

Cannon Beach

  1. Haystack Rock located near Cannon Beach towers 235 feet high
  2. The Oregon coastline is beautiful, and not to be missed!

Coos Bay

  1. Visit America’s largest wild-animal petting park, the West Coast Game Park Safari south of Coos Bay

Florence

  1. Go see the largest sea lion caves in the world

Klamath County

  1. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States (1,943 feet)

McMinnville

  1. See The Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Mt. Hood

  1. Take a 2 mile hike and see Multnomah Falls on Oregon’s most popular trail
  2. The Cascade Mountains and Mt. Hood
  3. Ski on Mt. Hood
  4. Take in a Jazz Festival at Mount Hood
  5. Hike around Oneonta Gorge
  6. The Columbia River Gorge is simply amazing for its natural beauty
  7. Visit the Timberline Lodge, built during the Great Depression
  8. Take a 7.1 mile hike to Opal Creek Falls and visit the forest center – (photo, and here are some other waterfalls)

Newport

  1. The Oregon Coast Aquarium has over 500 species of animals

Portland

  1. The largest city in Oregon, Portland, offers endless exploration
  2. Washington Park in Portland offers miles of trails, a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a zoo
  3. See the Rose Gardens in Portland
  4. Catch a show at Portland Center Stage
  5. West of downtown Portland is Forest Park
  6. The most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan
  7. Tour the early 1900s Pittock Mansion in Portland
  8. The World Forestry Center in Washington Park will educate you about the Pacific Northwest forests
  9. Tour the massive Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  10. The Portland Art Museum features art from all around the world
  11. Take a tour of the best breweries in Portland
  12. Visit one of the best coffee shops, Stumptown
  13. See the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a Chinese garden
  14. Learn about the trees of Oregon at the Hoyt Arboretum

Seaside

  1. The Seaside Aquarium’s are one of the oldest private aquariums

Silverton

  1. Silver Falls State Park and South Falls are beautiful places with 24 miles of hiking trails
  2. The Oregon Garden is 80 acres of amazing beauty

Tillamook

  1. Tour the Tillamook Cheese Factory
  2. See one of America’s finest collections of over 30 magnificently restored warbirds at Tillamook Air Museum

Central Oregon’s High Desert

  1. Rock climbing and deep scenic river canyons are yours at Smith Rock State Park
  2. The High Desert Museum

Southwestern Oregon

  1. Get some cheese made in Oregon at the October Oregon Cheese Festival
  2. Take a Wildlife Safari

Northeastern Oregon

  1. Visit Wallowa Lake for camping, dining, shopping, fishing, hiking, and amazing events!
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The best places to see in Oregon

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    Columbia River Gorge

    The Columbia River Gorge is an 80-mile stretch of canyon running through the Cascade mountain range. The Columbia River itself stretches some 1,243 miles, beginning in British Columbia, ...

    On September 1, 2015 / By Josiah Keller
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    Wallowa Lake

    In the northeastern corner of Oregon you’ll find the breathtakingly-beautiful Wallowa Lake. Wallowa is a ribbon lake 3½ miles long, formed by a series of glaciers, and mostly surrounded ...

    On August 7, 2015 / By Josiah Keller
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    Astoria’s Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

    Every year the town of Astoria hosts a festival celebrating their Scandinavian heritage. The festival generally takes place on the third full weekend in June, and has been a ...

    On June 20, 2014 / By Josiah Keller
  • Multnomah Falls
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    Experience the Breathtaking Multnomah Falls

    The Multnomah Falls, just a half-hour drive east of Portland, is easily one of the ten most beautiful and breathtaking waterfalls in all of the United States, and also ...

    On June 20, 2014 / By Josiah Keller
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    Visit the town of Astoria

    Astoria Oregon was named by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 5 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013. Astoria was once a thriving fishing and lumber ...

    On February 1, 2014 / By Josiah Keller
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    Crater Lake National Park

    Crater Lake is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful sights you’ll ever see, with its deep blue hue, and the stunning view surrounding it. Crater lake is roughly ...

    On January 31, 2014 / By Josiah Keller
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    Cannon Beach

    The town of Cannon Beach is along the Oregon shore, an hour and a half north-west of Portland, and is a great place to spend the day. It’s ...

    On January 28, 2014 / By Josiah Keller
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    World Forestry Center in Portland

    The Discovery Museum, run by Portland’s World Forestry Center, is a museum focussed solely on teaching the importance and interesting science of trees. The museum covers 20,000 square ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    The West Coast Game Park Safari

    The West Coast Game Park Safari, in Bandon, Oregon, has more than thirty different species, most of which are fairly exotic. Contained within the park are such animals ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Tillamook Cheese Factory

    Take a tour of the Tillamook Cheese Factory. You won’t regret it! You’ll learn how cheese is made, of course, but also things like what makes cheddar sharp, ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Sea Lion Caves

    Seeing the inside of the Sea Lion Caves in the middle of the Oregon coastline is a magnificent sight, like nothing you’ve ever seen before. At the heart ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    The International Rose Test Garden

    Portland is known as the “City of Roses”, and for good reason! The International Rose Test Garden was began in 1917, as a test bed for new varieties ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Portland Art Museum

    The Portland Art Museum is among the 25 largest in the United States, with a building spanning 240,000 square feet, and housing a permanent collection of more than ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    The Pittock Mansion

    The Pittock Mansion is one of splendor and beauty. The mansion was home to Henry and Georgiana Pittock from its completion in 1914, to their death just five ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    The wreck of the Peter Iredale

    In October of 1906, during a thick mist and rising tide, the Peter Iredale, a shipping vessel named after its owner, was on its to Portland, from Salina ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Things to do at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

    The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a wonderful place of learning for both adults and children alike. The museum has five main exhibit halls, along with ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Portland Japanese Garden

    The lovely Portland Japanese Garden is the one of the most perfect in the world. Nobuo Matsunaga, the Japanese ambassador to the U.S. said that “I believe this ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach

    Haystack Rock is a gigantic 235-foot sea stack. The curious look of both Haystack Rock, and the other surrounding rocky spires, make it a popular tourist spot. The ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Portland Center Stage

    The Portland Center Stage theater company, was formed in 1988, and has been putting on Portland’s finest theatrical productions ever since. Productions from the past have included an ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller
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    Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

    Visiting the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is always an exciting experience! The museum has all sorts of airplanes on display, from a replica of the 1903 Write ...

    On October 15, 2013 / By Josiah Keller

Cool Places in Oregon

  • Columbia River Gorge - Crown Point

    Columbia River Gorge

    September 1, 2015
  • Wallowa Lake Mountains

    Wallowa Lake

    August 7, 2015
  • Astoria Dancers

    Astoria’s Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

    June 20, 2014
  • Multnomah Falls

    Experience the Breathtaking Multnomah Falls

    June 20, 2014
  • Astoria

    Visit the town of Astoria

    February 1, 2014
  • Crater Lake

    Crater Lake National Park

    January 31, 2014
  • Cannon Beach

    Cannon Beach

    January 28, 2014
  • portland-forestry-center-oregon

    World Forestry Center in Portland

    October 15, 2013
  • West-Coast-Game-Park-Safari

    The West Coast Game Park Safari

    October 15, 2013
  • tillamook-cheese-tour

    Tillamook Cheese Factory

    October 15, 2013
  • oregon-sea-lions

    Sea Lion Caves

    October 15, 2013
  • Rose-Test-Garden-Portland

    The International Rose Test Garden

    October 15, 2013
  • the-portland-art-museum

    Portland Art Museum

    October 15, 2013
  • the-pittock-mansion

    The Pittock Mansion

    October 15, 2013
  • Peter-Iredale

    The wreck of the Peter Iredale

    October 15, 2013
  • omsi-portland

    Things to do at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

    October 15, 2013
  • portland-japanese-garden

    Portland Japanese Garden

    October 15, 2013
  • Haystack-Rock-at-Cannon-Beach

    Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach

    October 15, 2013
  • Portland-Armory-Portland-Oregon

    Portland Center Stage

    October 15, 2013
  • spruce-goose

    Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

    October 15, 2013
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