Things to Do in Oregon
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Portland Aerial Tram
Portland, Oregon
Built more safely than the trams in the Swiss Alps, this public transportation (you read that right, it's public transport!) is the hottest new thing in Portland and a great...
Aerial Ride
Classical Chinese Garden
Portland, Oregon
This garden is a peaceful, beautiful place with many lovely trees, plants, and sculptures to keep the whole family busy. Kids will enjoy scampering down the garden's paths as adults...
Scenic Landmark
Garden
Astoria Sunday Market
Oregon Coast
Almost 200 vendors sell everything from fresh produce and cut flowers to fun whimsical art. Check out Astoria native Bill Dodge's booth of original art, magnets, and notecards, and don't miss the vendor who sells marshmallow guns....
Live Music Venue
Boutique
Ethnic Store
Train
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 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
Powell's City of Books
Portland, Oregon
Powell's is not only the best-known independent bookstore in the Pacific Northwest, it's also an entire city block that you'll need a map to explore. It's a feast of...
Boutique
Astoria Aquatic Center
Oregon Coast
Not your neighborhood YMCA, the Astoria Aquatic Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a long, twisty water slide, an 88-degree wading pool with four spouting waterfalls, and a lazy river....
Theme Park
Water Park
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Portland, Oregon
With dozens of interactive displays and large bay windows overlooking the Columbia River, this museum inspires a new respect for the forces of nature and the seafarers who make their living on the river....
History Museum
Special Collection
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
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
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