Places to See in Oregon
A great list of things to do and places to see when you visit Oregon!
Astoria
- Go to the city of Astoria on the Columbia River
- The Scandinavian Festival in Astoria is worth catching every year!
- The shipwreck Peter Iredale which ran aground in 1906
Baker City
- See wagon ruts at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and the Blue Mountain Crossing
- The Sumpter Valley Railway offers rides on historic steam trains
- Step back one hundred years at the Leo Adler House Museum
- Taste the Baker City Brewing Company’s killer Don Vanuchi Russian beer at the Tap House or Restaurant
- Enjoy fabulous pizza at the charming Paizano’s Pizza
- Stop in for breakfast at the Zephyr Bakery
- Treat yourself to a taco night at El Erradero mexican restaurant
- Rest your horses and get some fine grub at Oregon Trail Motel & Restaurant
- Sip a perfect brew at Sorbenots Coffee
- Short on time? Grab a quick, juicy burger at the In and Out Burger joint
- Charlie’s Ice Cream Parlor serves sweet treats
Bend
- Enjoy the scenic beauty at Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests, just outside of Bend, OR
- Downtown Bend keeps a running list of local events
- Explore nature and history at the High Desert Museum
- There’s an awesome eruption of geographic history at Lava Lands Visitor Center!
- Take a golf day at the Tetherow Golf Club
- Catch the latest concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
- There’s Mini golf, bumper cars, and more at Sun Mountain Fun Center
- The Oregon Badlands Wilderness Trails offer’s horseback riding in the great outdoors
- In the winter months, ski or take a sled dog ride at the Mt. Bachelor Resort
- Pull up a chair for a cozy meal at the McKay Cottage Restaurant
- Sparrow Bakery will kick off your day with a fantastic breakfast
- Ariana Restaurant stands out as Bend’s finest restaurant
- Enjoy wood fired, artisan pizza at Pisano’s Pizza
- Let the Lebanese flavors at Joolz give you an unforgettable Mediterranean experience
- Go Greek at Kebaba!
- Stop at Thump Coffee for great atmosphere and quality brews
- There’s always beers on tap and fresh burgers at Brother Jon’s Public House
- Get the best espresso in Bend at Backporch Coffee Roasters
- Give into your sweet tooth at Ida’s Cupcake Cafe
- High Tides Seafood Grill is the best sea food in Oregon!
Cannon Beach
- Haystack Rock located near Cannon Beach towers 235 feet high
- The Oregon coastline is beautiful, and not to be missed!
Coos Bay
- Visit America’s largest wild-animal petting park, the West Coast Game Park Safari south of Coos Bay
Florence
- Go see the largest sea lion caves in the world
Klamath County
- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States (1,943 feet)
McMinnville
- See The Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Mt. Hood
- Take a 2 mile hike and see Multnomah Falls on Oregon’s most popular trail
- The Cascade Mountains and Mt. Hood
- Ski on Mt. Hood
- Take in a Jazz Festival at Mount Hood
- Hike around Oneonta Gorge
- The Columbia River Gorge is simply amazing for its natural beauty
- Visit the Timberline Lodge, built during the Great Depression
- Take a 7.1 mile hike to Opal Creek Falls and visit the forest center – (photo, and here are some other waterfalls)
Newport
- The Oregon Coast Aquarium has over 500 species of animals
Portland
- The largest city in Oregon, Portland, offers endless exploration
- Washington Park in Portland offers miles of trails, a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a zoo
- See the Rose Gardens in Portland
- Catch a show at Portland Center Stage
- West of downtown Portland is Forest Park
- The most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan
- Tour the early 1900s Pittock Mansion in Portland
- The World Forestry Center in Washington Park will educate you about the Pacific Northwest forests
- Tour the massive Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- The Portland Art Museum features art from all around the world
- Take a tour of the best breweries in Portland
- Visit one of the best coffee shops, Stumptown
- See the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a Chinese garden
- Learn about the trees of Oregon at the Hoyt Arboretum
Seaside
- The Seaside Aquarium’s are one of the oldest private aquariums
Silverton
- Silver Falls State Park and South Falls are beautiful places with 24 miles of hiking trails
- The Oregon Garden is 80 acres of amazing beauty
Tillamook
- Tour the Tillamook Cheese Factory
- See one of America’s finest collections of over 30 magnificently restored warbirds at Tillamook Air Museum
Central Oregon’s High Desert
- Rock climbing and deep scenic river canyons are yours at Smith Rock State Park
- The High Desert Museum
Southwestern Oregon
- Get some cheese made in Oregon at the October Oregon Cheese Festival
- Take a Wildlife Safari
Northeastern Oregon
- Visit Wallowa Lake for camping, dining, shopping, fishing, hiking, and amazing events!