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Oregon Tourism
Discoveries From Coast to Canyons and Everything In-between
Oregon is where I live, and there's so much to love about this state that Oregon tourism is easy to write about. If you are planning a short visit, I recommend you make it longer! Take a lot of time to really explore all the nooks and crannies, and you'll develop a sincere appreciation for the area. If you are fortunate enough to live here, then take some long weekends and go visit those places you've always thought of seeing. You know, those places where the tourists go! Don't wait, just make a list of some Oregon attractions and get started.
Of course an Oregon tour will include some of the cities - Portland, Eugene, Salem, Medford, Klamath Falls, Bend, Pendleton - and the famous Oregon coast from Astoria on the north tip to Brookings just before you get to California. Along the way you'll see a lot of wonderful places and form lasting memories. From Crater Lake near the southwest corner to Hells Canyon in the northeast corner, Oregon tourism can be addictive and you'll want to share your stories. So make sure your camera batteries are charged up!
Crater Lake
Perhaps inspired by all the beauty, creativity is a part of daily life in Oregon - music, fiber arts, metalwork, jewelry design, just about anything you can imagine - and every month brings festivals and fairs to support them. Going to a festival can be a fascinating way to spend a few hours, and you may discover a new hobby to take up.
Visiting some of our Oregon wineries is another way to spend an enjoyable day. The Willamette Valley and Mt Hood territory are home to many well-established wineries and most offer tastings so you can choose your favorite bottle to take home with you. If you like to ski, snowboard, hike, fish, camp or do any outdoors activity, then Oregon is the place for you! We've got it all here, 365 days a year. Timberline on the top of Mt Hood is the only ski resort in the USA that's open year-round. If you have an urge to strap on those ski in the middle of July, then come on - we're waiting for you!
What's that you say about the weather? Well, it's true that Oregon weather has a bad rap among some people who just don't like a bit of rain, and we do have a wet period in the winter months, but the glorious days of spring, summer and autumn make it easy to forget the rainy days. The adventures of Oregon tourism don't stop for the wet stuff - that's what raincoats are for!
Whatever you like to do with your free time, there are thousands of attractions and adventures to spur you along and get your blood racing. All around the state are places that belong on my personal "Go There, Do That" list. Why don't you make your own list and start checking things off as you travel Oregon!
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