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|  Tourists are flocking to the rugged coastline, snow-dusted mountains, dramatic river canyons and vineyards of Oregon. Its treasure chest of natural resources includes 13 national forests, more than 240 state parks, over 1,700 lakes, and more than 112,000 miles of waterways and rivers. Some of Oregon's 19 US Fish and Wildlife Service refuges are dedicated to protecting the region's native wildlife including birds, antelope, mountain goats, bears and bighorn sheep. The historic Columbia River Highway, with the many motels and hotels alongside, is the best way to view the beautiful vistas and waterfalls of this area. Oregon’s capital city, Salem, is nestled within the beautiful Willamette Valley. Founded in 1841, Salem is one of the west’s oldest cities. Salem’s two historic home districts are near the Mission Mill Museum and contain a significant number of homes that have been carefully maintained. Bordering the Willamette River is Salem’s historic downtown district. From shopping to wine and garden tours to gaming to outdoor pursuits, there’s something for everyone. The Willamette Valley region is filled with diverse venues and attractions that appeal to a wide range of travel interests. Portland’s districts have distinct personalities, which is unusual for a relatively small city. The artistic Pearl District, sophisticated Nob Hill and bohemian Hawthorne are just a few members of Portland’s family of neighborhoods. The most mysterious of Portland’s neighborhoods is Old Town/Chinatown. Below the streets of this river district, the Portland Underground (or “Shanghai Tunnels” as they are commonly known) serves as a reminder of the days when unsavory characters shanghaied thousands of unsuspecting sailors, loggers and ranchers. Downtown Portland offers visitors a wide variety of motels, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, museums and parks. OREGON HOTELS ATTRACTIONS Albany Museums, antique shopping and over 700 historic buildings in three nationally registered historic districts. ALBANY HOTELS Ashland Surrounded by mountain peaks and known for skiing at Mt Ashland, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the nation’s oldest and largest rotating repertory. ASHLAND HOTELS Astoria The oldest American settlement west of the Rockies and sister city to Warrenton, Astoria offers a number of attractions including the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Flavel House, Riverfront Trolley, Firefighters & Children’s Museum, as well as ample opportunities for fishing and boating. ASTORIA HOTELS  Cruising to Astoria | Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut DC Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming | |||
| The Astoria Column, in a wooded park atop Astoria's highest hill, presents a spectacular view of the historic city. The Fort Clatsop National Memorial celebrates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition. Baker City Once known as the Queen City of the Mines, Baker City has a wealth of historical attractions including the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. BAKER CITY HOTELS Bend Nestled at the base of the east side of the Cascade Mountains and surrounded by natural beauty and recreational activities such as at Deschutes National Forest and Smith Rock, Oregon’s rock-climbing mecca. Museums include the Petersen Rock Garden & Museum and the High Desert Museum. BEND HOTELS Cannon Beach 75 miles west of Portland Oregon, Cannon Beach is situated on a 4 mile sandy beach, surrounded by 5 state parks and with a backdrop of the Coastal Mountains. Attractions include Haystack Rock (at 235 Feet the third largest monolith in the world) coastal hikes, biking, kite flying, surfing, beach combing, and bird watching as well as 28 art galleries, fine dining spots and specialty shops. CANNON BEACH HOTELS Corvallis In the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis offers scenery and recreational activities from mountain biking to antique shopping. CORVALLIS HOTELS Crater Lake Crater Lake offers year-round adventure and fun. Crown Point State Park Famous for the view and Vista House, the interpretive center on a rocky promontory, 733 feet above the Columbia River. Eugene Popular attractions include the Lane County Historical Museum and the Oregon Air & Space Museum. EUGENE HOTELS Florence Gateway to a host of outdoor recreational activities and breathtaking scenery including the theme park, Sand Dunes Frontier and Sea Lion Caves with everything from wild sea lions to sea birds. FLORENCE HOTELS Grants Pass This special river town offers rafting, fishing, boating, and an historic downtown area with antique and specialty shops. GRANTS PASS HOTELS Klamath Falls Highlights of Klamath Falls includes the Favell Museum of Western Art & Indian Artifacts, and the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge. KLAMATH FALLS HOTELS Lakeview "The Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its location at the highest elevation of any town in Oregon. Chief attractions include Old Perpetual Geyser, which spouts every 90 seconds, and the oldest rodeo in the Northwest. LAKEVIEW HOTELS Lincoln City Evergreen forests, broad sandy beaches, clean air, the Pacific Ocean, and a lake at its back door. North Lincoln County Historical Museum. LINCOLN CITY HOTELS Multnomah Falls A national scenic area. Newport Top attractions in Newport include the Oregon Coast Aquarium, featuring three large ocean habitats connected by a 200-foot underwater tunnel, and the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University's research center showcasing marine exhibits for the general public. NEWPORT HOTELS Ontario Some of the most rugged and spectacular country in Oregon, including the Leslie Gulch-Succor Creek National Back Country Byway, with many striking geologic formations, and the Four Rivers Cultural Center. ONTARIO HOTELS Oregon Caves National Monument An active marble cave created by natural forces over hundreds of thousands of years in one of the world's most diverse geologic realms. Oregon City Oregon's territorial capital has many museums and historical buildings offering a glimpse of pioneer life in the Oregon territory. Attractions include the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, and the Museum of the Oregon Territory. OREGON CITY HOTELS Pendleton Also known as the ?Round-Up City?, Pendleton is world-famous for the Round-Up and Happy Canyon show, and for the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute Native American Cultural Center on the Umatilla Indian Reservation . PENDLETON HOTELS Among its attractions are Oregon History Center which offers Oregon's rich multicultural history through museum exhibitions, research collections, and publications; the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry which houses the submarine used in the film The Hunt for Red October; and Portland Art Museum. Forest Park, covering nearly 5,000 acres, is the nation's largest urban wilderness.  Cruising to PortlandRoseburg An ideal spot for sampling the outdoor splendor of two regions: the Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua and the Cascade Mountains. ROSEBURG HOTELS Seaside Crested near the mouth of the Columbia River, Seaside and it's expansive two-mile promenade offers a blend of recreational activities, entertainment and culture. SEASIDE HOTELS Silverton This agricultural center established in 1854 is the home of the Oregon Garden showcasing the wealth and diversity of Oregon horticultural resources, and the gateway to the Silver Falls State Park, the largest park in the Oregon State Park System Sisters Pristine lakes, rivers, streams and forests beneath the snow-capped Three Sisters Mountains on the east side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains offer outdoor recreational activities at places like Aspen Lakes, the Hoodoo Ski Area and Deschutes National Forest. SISTERS HOTELS Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Area. This high-country rugged wilderness contains five of the seven major life zones in North America. Tillamook Set in the lush, green valley nestled between the Coast Range and the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook offers visitors the Tillamook Air Museum, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, and the Tillamook County Creamery Association to watch the cheese making process and taste it too. TILLAMOOK HOTELS Troutdale Just twenty minutes east of Troutdale rushes the water of Multnomah Falls Multnomah Falls, a national scenic area. TROUTDALE HOTELS Warrenton Sister city to Astoria offering a number of attractions including Fort Stevens and ample opportunities for fishing and boating activities, birdwatching and exploring the trails system. Photo courtesy Larry Geddis | |||||
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