Oregon Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Oregon

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Things to do

Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

€16

per traveller

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

€76

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

€23

per adult

Portland City Tour

€58

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park

€82

per adult

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1. Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park is a natural experience that creates lifelong devotees. People fall in love with this landscape and the remarkable lake at its center. Navigate the placid waters of Crater Lake on a boat tour. Cast a fishing line into a deep reserve filled with trout and salmon. Inhale the crisp, piney air of this forested wonderland.

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2. Moda Center

Watch top sporting action, family shows and concerts by national and international artists at the Moda Center, a multi-purpose arena with a capacity for nearly 20,000 spectators. This popular venue is used for ice shows, rodeos, hockey games, conventions and more. The arena is also the home of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team and the Portland Winterhawks, a junior ice hockey team.

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3. Oregon Zoo

Come to one of Oregon’s state zoo on the outskirts of Portland for an up-close view of some of the world’s most incredible animals living in recreations of their natural habitats. See the graceful majesty of African big cats, huge Asian elephants playing in ponds and the multitude of creatures living in a flooded Amazon forest.

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4. Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is among the most iconic and picturesque of the many cascades decorating the tributaries that flow into the Columbia River. Icy water drops majestically from its rocky summit, which is 611 feet (186 meters) high. Leave your car in the parking lot beside the highway and walk along the scenic trail for 5 minutes to see the waterfall in all its glory.

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5. Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach is just a couple hours drive along the coast from Portland and as soon as you arrive in this charming seaside village, you’ll know that it was worth the trip. Stunning natural beauty, a flourishing arts and crafts community and, of course, a perfect 14-kilometre stretch of golden sand make this stretch of Oregon’s coastline one of the most inspiring.

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What to do in Oregon

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Crater Lake National Park

9.8/10 (578 reviews)

Come at least once to see the pristine blue water, snowy bluffs and alpine splendor of this park. Return again to immerse yourself in its beauty.

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Where to stay in Oregon

Find the best Oregon areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oregon

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Sunriver

Unique features of Sunriver include the golf courses and river views. Make a stop by Sunriver Resort Golf Course or Deschutes River while you're exploring the area.

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Downtown Portland

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.

Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

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Downtown Cannon Beach

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Cannon Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cannon Beach and Coaster Theatre.