Things to Do in Oregon
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Fort Stevens State Park Historic Area
Oregon Coast
Fort Stevens is the largest and one of the most popular campgrounds in Oregon, but it's worth a visit even if you're not camping. Hop onboard a WWII Army truck tour, or hike into underground bunkers. ...
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Park
Hiking
Swimming
Marine Science Ctr Hatfield
Oregon Coast
The Hatfield Marine Science Center is an aquarium, science lab, and discovery learning experience for all ages in one place. Kids get their hands wet at the touch tank, learn about how scientists use patterns in the Pattern Garden, and watch eel feedings....
Science & Nature Museum
Haystack Rock Awareness Project
Oregon Coast
Made of hardened lava from a volcano that erupted millions of years ago, Haystack rock was designated a Wildlife Refuge in 1976, and is home to many different kinds of invertebrate marine life and nesting seabirds....
Historical Landmark
Park
International Rose Test Garden
Portland, Oregon
Portland is serious about roses. So serious that this free public garden in Washington Park has over 6,800 rose bushes in it (the city has even developed a rose martini...
Garden
Lincoln City Beach
Oregon Coast
Beach comb at one of several rock shoals exposed by low tide on seven miles of white, sandy beaches that are full of hermit crabs, anemones, barnacles, and other sea life. ...
Beach
Oaks Amusement Park
Portland, Oregon
This old-fashioned (yet updated) amusement park is a lot of fun for everyone. Surrounded by oak trees (hence the name) here are state-of-the art thrill rides, bumper...
Amusement Park
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast
Unlike standard aquariums, here visitors walk between massive cave-like boulders to view everything from a shy Pacific octopus to bold otters who float on their backs, scratch themselves, and contemplate YOU. ...
Aquarium
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland, Oregon
Visiting the OMSI is fantastic fun for the whole family. There's the Science Playground where kids ages 0-6 conduct experiments (like playing with "flubber" and watching scientists make "oobleck"), play...
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Oregon Zoo
Portland, Oregon
It's like a world safari in a compact walking space: a lush, hilly terrain in which you explore friendly, state-of-the-art animal exhibits arranged by ecosystem. With over...
Zoo
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city of well-planned parks and open spaces, and Pioneer Courthouse Square, which opened in the mid-1980s, is a terrific example of an awesome urban space...
Park
Live Music Venue
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