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23 Marvelous Places to Visit in Oregon

AparnaSinghBy AparnaSinghSeptember 23, 2022Updated:August 11, 2023No Comments13 Mins Read
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Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. It is a very beautiful place and has some of the best places to visit. It has a vivid and colorful culture and some of the world’s greatest tourist attractions.

Oregon’s tourism is very hospitable and hustle-free. Oregon has got all the beautiful lakes, serene mountains, amazing hiking trails, clean beaches, and scenic parks.

Some of the best places to visit in Oregon are Cannon beach, Crater Lake national park, Portland Japanese garden, Ecola state park, Deschutes national forest, and many other amazing places.

Oregon is also known for its natural and cultural history and has various opportunities and spots for a perfect recreational getaway.

One can do many things in Oregon, from whale watching to horseback riding. Oregon also has some of the most wonderful art galleries and museums.

It has various forests and parks where outdoor enthusiasts love to trail and hike. Oregon has one of the best shopping outlets in the entire United States.

One can find various items ranging from handmade home decor items to the best designer out-of-the-box clothing attires. Here, the food is also very tasty and satisfying. 

Table of Contents

  • Most Attractive and Alluring Places to Visit in Oregon: –
    • 1.  Crater Lake National Park: –
    • 2.  Cannon Beach: –
    • 3.  Fort Stevens State Park: –
    • 4.  Multnomah Falls: –
    • 5.  Smith Rock State Park: –
    • 6.  Gilbert House Children’s Museum: –
    • 7.  Portland Japanese Garden: –
    • 8.  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: –
    • 9.  Washington Park: –
      • 9.1. The International Rose Test Garden: –
      • 9.2. The Oregon Zoo: –
    • 10.  Mount Hood National Forest: –
    • 11.  Portland Art Museum: –
    • 12.  Bend: –
    • 13.  Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway: –
    • 14.  Astoria: –
    • 15.  Hood River: –
    • 16.  Oregon Coast Aquarium: –
    • 17.  Oregon Shakespeare Festival: –
    • 18.  Oregon Caves National Monument: –
    • 19.  Yachats: –
    • 20.  The Willamette National Forest: –
    • 21.  Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor: –
    • 22.  Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: –
    • 23.  Lava River Cave: –
    • Closing Thoughts

Most Attractive and Alluring Places to Visit in Oregon: –

1.  Crater Lake National Park: –

The Crater Lake was formed by the volcanic eruption and is located in Central Oregon. It is one of the deepest and bewitching lakes in the United States. The landscape of the Crater Lake national park is as artistic as a painting.

Painters, artists, photographers, and tourists are attracted to this lake’s mesmerizing blue water.

You can even lodge or camp at the lake and do activities like fishing, biking, hiking, and boat tours. It is very easy to plan a trip to Crater lake national park.

2.  Cannon Beach: –

One of the best places to visit in Oregon is Cannon beach. Tourists, as well as locals, love the long walk by the side of this elegant beach. Besides, who doesn’t loves beaches?

Cannon beach is one of the cleanest beaches in the United States and has very hospitable management, and tourists can easily get a place to stay.

Apart from this, various vibrant events include the fat bike festival, Sandcastle Contest, and other such art events.

Cannon beach has various other amenities as well. The food, drinks, and beverages offered here are also mouth-watering.

A scenic view of Cannon Beach restaurants in Oregon Coast, USA.
Photo by Art Boardman on Shutterstock

3.  Fort Stevens State Park: –

This is one of the best places to visit in Oregon. Fort Stevens has h history attached to it and is now one of the biggest parks in the United States.

Fort Stevens State Park is the best place for a small family getaway and offers various recreational activities.

Some of the features and amenities of the park include camping sites, picnic spots, hiking trails, fishing, beach access, horse trails, and a playground. If you are interested in history, this place is a must-visit.

The Fort Stevens State Park offers a very intriguing military history of the United States, and tourists love this place.

4.  Multnomah Falls: –

The Multnomah falls is located in the Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River. The Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon at a height of 620 feet.

Overall, it is a very beautiful waterfall. Tourists can easily rent an e-bike for easy trails around the waterfall.

5.  Smith Rock State Park: –

The Smith Rock State Park is one of the best places to visit in Oregon. Tourists are mesmerized by the dazzling beauty of this park. This place offers tons of exciting activities to do and have fun with.

The park also offers hiking and biking trails. Other such facilities include camping sites, picnic spots, and access to fishing and other activities.

People usually require permits for commercial filming and photography. Camping here is on a first-come, first serve basis, and campfires are strictly prohibited on the park premises.

6.  Gilbert House Children’s Museum: –

This museum is very aesthetic and is a must-visit place for all the kids. It encourages the kids to develop a creative way of thinking. It is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm.

The Gilbert House Children’s Museum carries out various fun and learning activities and events. The museum also organizes various useful fundraisers.

tulips at the zoo and botanical garden
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7.  Portland Japanese Garden: –

The Portland Japanese garden is a place that offers various varieties and species of flora and fauna. One can get a ticket very easily. It is again one of the best places to visit in Oregon.

The garden authorities organize various events and functions that showcase the culture of Oregon and Japan.

Some of these events include art exhibitions, cultural demonstrations, lectures, and newsletters. 

8.  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: –

The Columbia River Gorge is known for its scenic byway. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Oregon.

This place offers a beautiful view of waterfalls, very serene flowers, and alluringly structured cliffs. It lies along the Columbia River on Oregon’s northern border.

Apart from offering the most magical landscape, The Columbia river gorge National Scenic Area also offers tasty and unique food, including outstanding beer and wine.

This place is a must-visit for all nature lovers out there.

9.  Washington Park: –

The Washington park in Portland is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the United States. Within this park are the international rose test garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, and Portland children’s museum to explored.

The park offers some of the best scenic hiking trails in Portland. This is one of the best places to visit in Oregon.

9.1. The International Rose Test Garden: –

This garden is a collection of various varieties and colors of rose and has thousands of rose plants. People love to come here and get some pictures clicked.

This place also holds various events and functions, and tourists enjoy their visit here.

9.2. The Oregon Zoo: –

This zoo comes under Washington park only. It has various species of unique animals. The Oregon Zoo also has various events, and it also accepts donations.

10.  Mount Hood National Forest: –

Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon, with a height of 11,239 feet. This forest offers various recreational facilities to its visitors.

Tourists are allowed to camp here, and campfires are also allowed. The summer snowfall attracts visitors to Mount hood, who have an amazing time here.

Tourists or visitors need to take permits from the authorities to do certain activities in the forest.

It also offers scenic hiking trails, the Timberline Trail’s most prominent. It also has pleasing waterfalls and hot springs.

It is a must-visit place for all nature lovers. The mountain landscape is surely worth the hype.

Ferita Rahayuningsih/Shutterstock. Copyright 2021

11.  Portland Art Museum: –

The Portland art museum is a must-visit for all art lovers. One can get a ticket to the museum easily, and the price is also very reasonable.

The museum has various art exhibitions like the perspective, shades of light, and forces of nature. It also has various well-planned and fun events.

This is the favorite place of all the locals and the visiting tourists. It also accepts donations.

The museum also has a facility that offers the purchase of certain specified art materials. The museum also has its news blog.

12.  Bend: –

The city of Bend lies in the center of Oregon. It has tons of fun places to visit. It is very easy to find a place to stay in Bend.

Some must-visit places in Bend are the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Tumalo Falls, and others.

It offers some of the best hiking trails in Oregon, and tourists also love to go mountain biking.

The city also has a museum called the High Desert Museum, which is very unique and informative.

13.  Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway: –

The Cascade lakes scenic byway is one of the most amazing and best places to visit in Oregon. The beauty it offers is heavenly and serene, and it is a must-visit place for all nature lovers.

This sixty-six-mile-long highway passes through the Cascade Mountain range. It has various natural elements which enhance its beauty.

Mount Bachelor is one of them; this byway also offers the view of alluring lakes and dense forests.

The byway also has various resorts and inns where tourists stay and enjoy watching the sunrise and the sunset. This byway has around ten lakes, including Sparks Lake and Davis Lake.

14.  Astoria: –

Astoria is a coastal city with amazing landscapes and clean surroundings. It is one of the best places to visit in Oregon. Astoria has various beautiful places to visit and many fun things to do.

The Oregon Flim museum is located here and offers various information about the film industry and mass media.

The Flavel house museum is also very interesting. Another museum, Columbia River Maritime Museum, has the most extensive collection and provides maritime information.

One can also visit the Port of Astoria to see hundreds of ships leaving and coming. The Fort of Astoria offers historical information about the earliest settlements.

The Astoria Sunday market is the best spot to shop the exotic collection of various local items.

15.  Hood River: –

This city lies on the banks of the Columbia River. The Hood River offered various recreational activities.

This place has amazing bars, clubs, and breweries offering mouth-watering food and drinks.

Hood River is a place loved by all trekkers, hikers, and food lovers. Tourists love to camp here, and the necessities can be easily found.

To get the best food, the fruit loop is the best area. The Historic Columbia River Highway offers some of the city’s best views.

Source: Shutterstock

16.  Oregon Coast Aquarium: –

The Oregon coast aquarium is one of the best places to visit in Oregon. It offers the most delightful beauty and view of various species of aquatic animals. The ticket can be bought easily and have a reasonable price.

One can become a member or donate to the aquarium. People can also adopt an animal there. The aquarium also has an e-newsletter.

It conducts various exhibitions and tours. It also provides various educational opportunities to visitors. The aquarium also tries to aim at wildlife conservation.

17.  Oregon Shakespeare Festival: –

The Oregon Shakespeare festival takes place in Ashland for much of the year. All literature lovers love to visit here.

During the festivals, various of Shakespeare’s plays and portrayed. For example, the Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, etc.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has a huge campus and various theatres like the Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Thomas Theatre, Black Swan, and other buildings.

The staff of the theatres is very hospitable and polite. Someone looking for artistic creations and educational ventures must visit here.

18.  Oregon Caves National Monument: –

The beautifully structured Oregon caves are popularly called the Marble Halls of Oregon. Entry to the park is free, but there is an entry fee for the cave tour.

Three types of cave tours are organized here: Candlelight cave tour, friends and family cave tour, and Off-trail caving tour.

Tourists can also camp here and have a lot of fun. These caves are one of the best places to visit in Oregon.

It also has an online bookstore called the Oregon Caves Natural History Association Online Bookstore.

19.  Yachats: –

Yachats is a small and beautiful town on the Northern Oregon coast. It has some amazing landmarks to visit.

The first one on the list is the Little Log Church Museum. This museum showcases Oregon’s local culture and tradition and has a unique art collection.

The Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is another beautiful place in Yachats and has the most magical and serene landscape.

The food here is very tasty and has a very unique flavor. Tourists love visiting the Luna Sea fish house to get the tastiest food.

The Oregon overleaf lodge and spa is yet another place that offers peaceful vibes and calms down the tourists. The coastal view from here is heavenly and a must-visit place in Oregon.

20.  The Willamette National Forest: –

It is one of the best places to visit in Oregon. The vast Willamette national forest lies on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

The forest is known for its marvelous scenery, Several types of volcanoes, rivers, mountains, etc. The natural beauty of this forest is simply vivid and rejuvenating.

It is the home to eight wildernesses, including the three sister wilderness and the Mount Jefferson wilderness.

Some of the most amazing hiking trails are here, and trekking is also done here. The forest also has some very beautiful waterfalls. Overall, a visit to this forest is a very refreshing experience.

Source: Shutterstock

21.  Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor: –

One of the best and most peaceful places to visit in Oregon is the Samuel H Boardman state scenic corridor, a 12-mile-long corridor along the coast. It is known for its beautiful scenery and landscape.

There are various hiking trails along the corridor. It also has a park called the Boardman State Park, named after the first Oregon parks superintendent Samuel H Boardman.

Some must-visit viewpoints are Arch Rock, Spruce Island, Thunder Rock Cove, Thomas Creek Bridge, and Indian Sands.

This is a must-visit place; all photographers would love this corridor because of its intense beauty. 

22.  Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: –

The Oregon Museum of science and industry imparts knowledge and education in a fun way. Like any other Oregon museum, this museum organizes various events and functions.

The ticket price is very reasonable and can be bought easily. The museum also organizes summer camps and classes for students to learn about science and industry.

23.  Lava River Cave: –

This cave is near the city of Bend and is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. It is very beautiful from the inside.

Well-guided tours are done here. To maintain the necessary protocol, entry into the cave is not allowed outside operating seasons and hours. It is one of the craziest places to visit in Oregon. People get to learn a lot by visiting this place. 

Closing Thoughts

Oregon tourism is very hustle-free and easy, as well as hospitable. It offers various sorts of unique recreational and fun activities to do, such as hot air balloon rides, hikes, trails, biking, horseback riding, and many others.

Oregon’s markets are also amazing and offer various types of handcrafted and local items. One such popular market is Portland’s Sunday market.

Tourists also love Powell’s bookstore in Portland, which has an amazing spot called the rare book room.

Oregon is a perfect place for a small vacation with family and is also fit for solo trips. It offers the most rejuvenating and refreshing experience ever.

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