Things to Do in Oregon
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Enchanted Forest
Portland, Oregon
Enchanted Forest is a unique amusement park and a lovely place for children of all ages. Walk through the Tudor-style entranceway and find yourself among statues of favorite fairytale...
Water Park
Amusement Park
Theater
Broadway in Seaside
Oregon Coast
Broadway is where it all happens in Seaside. Take a spin on an old-fashioned carousel, sample dozens of candy "shoppes," snap pics at the Wild West photographer's studio, or play a round of miniature golf before taking on the tilt-a-whirl and bumper cars....
Historical Landmark
Neighborhood
Live Music Venue
Scenic Landmark
Boutique
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Oregon Coast
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
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
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