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A red covered bridge labeled 'CHITWOOD' with a sign indicating 'OK to start' and a 'Bring headphones' instruction. 1
A cityscape with buildings, a hill in the background, and trees in the foreground. 2
A paper mill with large rolls of paper being processed. 3
A collection of oysters on ice. 4
A harbor with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a calm water surface. 5
By VoiceMap Audio Tours
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Price is €9 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • A single overheard conversation on Yaquina Bay in the 1860s sparked Oregon's oyster rush - and this self-guided driving tour retraces the boom-and-bust trail it set off, from the coast to the Willamette Valley.

    Starting in Newport, the route hugs Yaquina Bay's oyster farms, then winds through Toledo's Victorian streets past a paper mill's conveyor slinging timber waste across the river. It merges onto Highway 20 - the longest road in America - and detours through the ghost town of Chitwood, crossing a red 1800s covered bridge before cresting the Coast Range. Bellfountain Road passes raptor-topped fence posts, century-old oak trees, and fields producing 99% of the nation's hazelnut supply, before rolling on to Eugene.

    Perfect for road-trippers who want more than a drive-through of rural Oregon, this tour closes atop Skinner Butte, where Eugene's founder built his cabin in 1846. Install the VoiceMap app and enter the ticket code from your confirmation email to start driving.

Activity location

  • 1000 SE Bay Blvd.
    • 1000 Southeast Bay Boulevard
    • 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1000 SE Bay Blvd.
    • 1000 Southeast Bay Boulevard
    • 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

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Newport to Eugene: A Self-Guided Oregon Driving Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€8.70 x 1 Traveller€8.70
Total
Price is €8.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    The VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    An in-person guide

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The total tour time includes driving the route and passing by the attractions
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Yaquina Bay (Pass by)

Drive by Yaquina Bay, a scenic estuary where herons and harbour seals gather. Learn about its Native Yaqo'n history and its Oyster Rush past. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

McCaffrey Island (Pass by)

Cruise past McCaffrey Island, a private island once home to a 1860s oyster empire and originally the homestead of Daniel Boone's great-grandson. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Oregon Oyster Farms (Pass by)

Roll past Oregon Oyster Farms, operating since 1907. Watch harvesters at work and, if open, sample fresh oysters shucked right from the bay. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Toledo (Pass by)

Drive through Toledo, a rugged mill town with Victorian homes and an artist community. Explore historic Main Street and learn about its railway and timber past. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Bellfountain Park (Pass by)

Pull into Bellfountain Park, a historic camp-meeting ground with towering Douglas firs, an open-air tabernacle, and a legendary 100-foot picnic table. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Skinner Butte (Pass by)

Wind your way up Skinner Butte, Eugene's founding hilltop, for sweeping 360-degree views of the city, the Willamette River, and the Coast Range beyond. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    1000 SE Bay Blvd.
    • 1000 Southeast Bay Boulevard
    • 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1000 SE Bay Blvd.
    • 1000 Southeast Bay Boulevard
    • 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

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