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!

The best places to see in Oregon