Things to Do in Oregon
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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 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
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Oregon Coast
On a clear day you can see 20 miles in all directions from the top of the tallest functional lighthouse in Oregon. A self-guided tour takes you up 11 steps to a magnificent view of the shoreline....
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Park
Hiking
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
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