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Page 1: Visitor Guide TRAVEL OREGON - Oregon State Librarylibrary.state.or.us/repository/2014/201404071052061/2014-2015.pdf · Dunes, named No. 1 golf resort by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine,

www.TravelOregon.comTRAVEL OREGONVisitor Guide

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Explore Greater PortlandExplore Greater PortlandPortland — renowned for its culinary scene, tax-free shopping and sustainable, green values — is a vibrant city that is close to nature, wine country and Mt. Hood.

Home to both a sprawling urban wilderness and the world’s smallest park, Portland offers visitors a breath of fresh air.

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AttractionsInternational Rose Test Garden RoseGardenStore.org

Portland Japanese GardenJapaneseGarden.com

Lan Su Chinese GardenLanSuGarden.org

Portland Saturday Market (and Sundays, too)PortlandSaturdayMarket.com

North Willamette VintnersNWVintners.org

Oregon Trail MuseumHistoricOregonCity.org

Districts, Shopping & DiningPioneer PlacePioneerPlace.com

Downtown PortlandDowntownPortland.org

Powell’s City of BooksPowells.com

Northwest 23rd AvenueNWPDXNobHill.com

Washington SquareShopWashingtonSquare.com

Clackamas Town CenterClackamasTownCenter.com

ToursPortland Walking ToursPortlandWalkingTours.com

Pedal Bike ToursPedalBikeTours.com

Brewvana Portland Brewery ToursExperienceBrewvana.com

America’s Hub World ToursAmericasHubWorldTours.com

EverGreen EscapesEverGreenEscapes.com

Food Cart ToursFoodCartsPortland.com/Tours

Distillery Row ToursDistilleryRowPDX.com

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Whether you’re in the market for a big purchase from a major brand or a handcrafted souvenir, Portland has it — with zero sales tax.

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The Great Outdoors Oregon has hiking, cycling, fishing, surfing, skiing, wildlife watching and much more. Whatever your outdoor adventure, Oregon’s the place to enjoy it.

Culinary Travel Get a taste of Oregon with our world-renowned restaurants, sustainable seafood, craft beer, award-winning wines, artisan cheese and handcrafted chocolate.

Wild West The Wild West is alive and kicking here with Oregon Trail museums, Native American heritage centers and dude ranches.

Culture Oregon has music festivals, museums, galleries and performing arts venues to suit all tastes. Immerse yourself in the arts.

Tax-Free Shopping From national retailers and outlet malls to small boutiques, Oregon’s tax-free shopping scene has something for everyone.

Itinerary We’ve mapped out a 12-day road trip so you can explore all of Oregon. From Portland to the high desert and from the mountains to the Coast.

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An official publication of the Oregon Tourism Commission

CHAIR Karen Utz VICE CHAIR Alana HughsonCEO Todd DavidsonVICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SALES Teresa O’NeillDIRECTOR, GLOBAL SALES – EUROPE Petra HackworthMANAGER, GLOBAL SALES – THE AMERICAS Lisa ItelMANAGER, GLOBAL SALES – ASIA Greg EckhartPROJECT MANAGER, GLOBAL SALES Gabi DuarteCOORDINATOR, GLOBAL SALES Chris ChesterFor questions, contact [email protected].

The Travel Oregon Official Visitor Guide is published by MEDIAmerica Inc. for the Oregon Tourism Commission, 250 Church St. SE, Suite 100, Salem, Oregon 97301. Specific visitor attractions, facilities and services mentioned in this publication serve only as examples of Oregon attractions. Mention does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon. Data are subject to change. Copyright ©2014 State of Oregon. All rights reserved. Printed in Oregon.

Travel OregonMEDIAMERICA INC.715 SW Morrison, Suite 800Portland, Oregon 97205Phone: 503.223.0304, Fax: 503.221.6544MEDIAmerica.net

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Natural Wonders• At 592 meters (1,943 feet), Crater

Lake in Southern Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States.

• Located in the northeastern corner of the state, Hells Canyon, at 2,412 meters (7,913 feet), is the deepest river-carved gorge in North America, deeper than the Grand Canyon.

• The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest fresh-water marsh in the U.S.

• Oregon has 13 commercial downhill ski areas, with 400 trails in three mountain ranges.

• Naturally carved within an outcrop-ping of solid marble, Oregon Caves National Monument is one of Southern Oregon’s oldest attractions.

• The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the richest fossil bed sites in the world.

• Luring rock climbers from around the globe, Smith Rock towers above Central Oregon, challenging all who come to conquer its craggy surface.

• The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex contains the largest concentration of winter-ing bald eagles in the U.S.

• The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, which runs from the mouth of the Sandy River to the mouth of the Deschutes River, includes gorgeous waterfall hikes, jaw-dropping vistas, road biking on the Historic Columbia River High-way and world-class water sports.

• Thirty miles south of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, at 3,428 meters (11,245 feet), boasts five ski areas and is the most visited snow-covered peak in America.

• All 584 kilometers (363 miles) of the Oregon Coast are free and open to the public. That’s why they call it The People’s Coast.

• There are more than 6,000 lakes and 112,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Whether it’s your first or 10th trip to Oregon, here are some quick tidbits to get you acquainted with this spectacular place.

Oregon Key Facts

1. Oregon has no sales tax. 2. All Oregon gas stations are required to pump their gas for you, so enjoy the free service! 3. Oregon contains more than 5,900 registered campsites along with 230 state parks and 13 national forests. 4. Nearly half of Oregon’s total area is forested — close to 12 million hectares (30 million acres) and including many species of evergreen and deciduous trees. 5. There are 16 known hot springs in Oregon, including Alvord Hot Springs, Belknap Hot Springs and Paulina Lake Hot Springs.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Oregon 6. There are nine lighthouses and one light ship along the Oregon Coast. 7. The state is home to nine federally recognized American Indian tribes. 8. There are dozens of ghost towns in Oregon. 9. The Oregon hazelnut is the state’s official nut, and Oregon grows 99 percent of the entire U.S. commercial crop. 10. In 2012 there were 905 vineyards planted on 10,295 hectares (25,440 acres).

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The Great Outdoors

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HIKING, CAMPING & RvING The thing about exploring Oregon’s outdoors is that you’ll never be able to do it all in one lifetime. Hike the rugged coastline or the wooded Willamette National Forest. Camp in the desert near Steens Mountain, or explore the snowcapped Wallowa Mountains (also know as “Little Switzerland”). Rent an Rv from Cruise America, and park yourself in the volcanic foothills of Mt. Hood, the old-growth beauty of the umpqua National Forest, or a mountain lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Oregon State Parks offer beautiful picnicking spots as well as yurts, tepees, rustic cabins and RV spots for rent. Book early in the summer months. Steens Mountain

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GOLFINGThe toughest part of golfing in Oregon is choosing from nearly 200 public courses. Play through spectacular stretches of sand dunes perched high above the Pacific Ocean, tee off in the heart of sun-filled wine country, or revel in the mountain views of Central Oregon’s 30 high-desert courses. Don’t miss Bandon Dunes, named No. 1 golf resort by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine, and Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, where a young Tiger Woods won his third consecutive U.S. Amateur Championship. Visit TravelOregon.com for a complete list of public courses, designed by the likes of Cupp, Palmer and McLay Kidd.

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ROAD BIKING & MOuNTAIN BIKING Oregon has the first official Scenic Bikeways in the U.S. — 11 and counting. Road bike the Old West Scenic Bikeway for views of fossil beds, pasturelands and pine forests. The Willamette valley Scenic Bikeway rolls through the beauty of wine country. For the road ride of a life-time, sign up for Cycle Oregon, a seven-day epic journey. Cross-country mountain bikers embrace the single-track near Mt. Hood, outside of Bend and in Oakridge, home of Mountain Bike Oregon. The 26-mile McKenzie River Trail is one for the bucket list. The Black Rock mountain bike trails near Falls City serve up downhill speed zones, and the Sandy Ridge Trail offers fast free-riding right outside Portland.

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water playThere are so many ways to make a splash in Oregon. Rivers like the Rogue, the Deschutes and the North Umpqua have kayaking and rafting for adrenaline addicts and mellow day-trippers alike. The Oregon Coast has great beaches for surfers — from beginner to expert. Jet boats cruise up the Willamette and Rogue rivers, and alpine lakes offer placid canoeing waters. windsurfers and kiteboarders rule the Columbia River Gorge in the summer, and stand-up paddle boarders enjoy quiet waters every-where with lessons and rentals available statewide. For trip ideas, go to TravelOregon.com/outdoors.

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OReGON’S FOOD SCeNeOregon’s food and drink artisans are trendsetters and tastemakers. We’ve got craft beer, microdistilleries galore and 17 wine regions as well as handcrafted sea salt, ice cream, cheese, chocolate and more. We aren’t the only ones who relish Oregon’s flavor. The New York Times Magazine refers to us as an “ever-expanding culinary utopia.” Oregon’s award-winning chefs, restaurants and farmers frequently appear in the pages of national and international publications, and you can often meet those culinary artisans in person. Don’t miss tasty annual events like the Oregon Truffle Festival in January, the Oregon Cheese Festival in March and Feast Portland, a world-class celebration of food and drink, in September. Find information about Feast and Oregon’s food scene at TravelOregon.com/food.

FReSH INGReDIeNTSTalk about natural riches! Oregon is the No. 1 U.S. producer of blackber-ries, rhubarb and hazelnuts. In 2012 Oregon produced:

• 32,658,624 kilograms of blueberries

• 139,252,744 kilograms of seafood

• $29,000,000 worth of crab

• $77,664,000 worth of cherries

• 50,186,000 kilograms of wine grapes

• 35% of the nation’s peppermint

• 248,000,000 kilograms of pears

For more about Oregon’s fresh ingredients, visit AgLink.org or OregonFresh.net.

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CHEESE, CHOCOLATE AND SPIRITS Passionate people and delicious ingredients make for some delectable Oregon-made goods, from goat cheese to gourmet toffee. Oregon has more than a dozen cheesemakers, from the iconic Tillamook Cheese Factory and Face Rock Creamery on the Coast to the smaller, award-winning Rogue Creamery and Tumalo Farms. In March more than two dozen chocolatiers show off their decadent creations at the Oregon Chocolate Festival in Ashland. Oregon is a leader in the U.S. when it comes to small-batch distilleries, with artisans turning out organic vodka, pure fruit eaux-de-vie and other spirits. For a list of Oregon creameries, chocolatiers and distilleries, go to TravelOregon.com/food.

CRAFT BEER ON TAPAt last count, Oregon was home to more than 150 craft brewing compa-nies. Some craft breweries produce hundreds of barrels each year, while others brew thousands. Why Oregon? We have the perfect ingredients — hardy hops and barley — in our own backyard. Add some creative energy and the result is uniquely flavored suds flowing out of local taps. With a bevy of restaurants serving Oregon beer, and dozens of local brewpubs (Bridgeport, Deschutes, McMenamins, Rogue, Full Sail and Ninkasi are some of the better known), it won’t be hard to find your favorite Oregon craft beer. July — Oregon Craft Beer Month — culminates with the annual Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland. And the Holiday Ale Festival each December offers the chance to sample dozens of winter ales and other craft brews.

Left to right: Rogue Creamery, House Spirits, Bandon’s Coastal Mist chocolates

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In four short decades, Oregon’s wine industry has gone from fledgling to world-renowned. Award-winning pinot noirs put Oregon on the global wine map, and the diverse geocli-mate of the state — which boasts 17 approved winegrowing regions, or appellations — enables both warm- and cool-weather varietals to thrive: Pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and ries-ling are among the 72 grape varieties planted in Oregon. That Oregon’s wineries are stacking up the awards is just part of the story. What truly

OReGON’S WINe ReGIONS the barrel room, or relax on the patio near the fireplace and look out over the grapes. Drink in the view of roll-ing hills and valleys that cradle the state’s vineyards. Linger over a plate of delicious tapas, wood-fired pizza or food-cart fare. At last count, the state had 545 wineries and 300 tasting rooms. Wherever you travel in Oregon to taste wine, you will find handcraft-ed, small-batch wines created by fami-lies who are dedicated to growing the industry in a sustainable fashion. And they’re sure to offer a warm welcome to Oregon wine country.

sets us apart is the friendly culture of Oregon’s winemaking industry. Follow the tree-lined drive of a small, family-owned winery to the tast-ing room and you’re likely to find a renovated historic barn. Or maybe it’s a state-of-the-art facility boast-ing renewable energies as a com-mitment to sustainability. Behind the bar, you’re likely to meet the winemaker himself. You might find the next generation of the family pouring alongside the first, working to learn the business. Take a walk through the vineyard, get a tour of

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OReGON TRAILBeginning in 1842, tens of thousands of pioneers walked 3,219 km (2,000 miles) from Missouri to Oregon along the Oregon Trail in search of a better life. Today you can trace the pioneers’ footprints from Ontario to Oregon City. Set on a towering bluff near Baker City, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is the place to pan for gold, walk in pioneer wagon tracks and learn about everyday life on the Oregon Trail. History abounds in the beautiful Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles. Children (of all ages) can discover what life was like on the trail, right down to trying on replica pioneer clothes. The end of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City welcomes history buffs to the end of the trail.

OReGON’S LIvING WeSTSeptember brings the famous Pendleton Round-up with bronc riding, horse races, the Indian Village with handcrafted Native American jewelry, music, fireworks and more. Get a taste of the Old West by checking out Oregon’s many rodeos, dude ranches and small agricultural communities. Chief Joseph Days attracts major rodeo contenders, bullfighters, clowns and specialty acts to the town of Joseph in July. Go extreme with Xtreme Bulls at the all-volunteer Sisters Rodeo in June. If you want to experience ranch life firsthand, bunk at a working cattle or buffalo ranch. Oregon guest ranches offer a variety of experiences: You can stay in a cozy cabin and enjoy the campfire cuisine and a slow-paced lifestyle. Get out in nature to hike, fish, mountain bike or go for a horseback ride. And if you want roll up your sleeves and get to work, many work-ing ranches allow guests to join cattle drives or help with feeding or calving.

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AMeRICAN INDIAN HeRITAGeWhile European settlement in Oregon is less than two centuries old, American Indians have inhabited the region for thousands of years. Learn about native residents, past and pres-ent, at Oregon’s interpretive centers and museums. At the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton, learn about the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Indian tribes. Exhibits and events showcase traditional song, dance, art, language, clothing, religion and food created by these tribes. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs share their heritage at The Museum at Warm Springs. This museum is home to one of the most exquisite col-lections of Plateau Native American artifacts in the country, along with live arts, history and culture demonstra-tions by tribal members.

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ART MuSeuMS, GALLeRIeS & STuDIO TOuRS Oregon offers a rich and diverse group of galleries, museums, art walks, studios and workshops. Each month, several Portland galleries open their doors for the First Thursday Gallery Walk. The Portland Art Museum houses European and American paintings and sculptures as well as American Indian, pre-Columbian, Asian and contemporary art. Peruse an eclectic display of work during a First Friday Art Walk in Ashland or Troutdale. On Wallowa valley Studio Tours, visit metalsmiths, sculptors and woodworkers as they ply their crafts. Check out the Old Iron Works Arts District in Bend, home to many artists working in various mediums. In Joseph, the Bronze Artwalk is a self-guided tour of public installations from several talented sculptors, each reflecting Western culture.

PeRFORMING ARTSOregon is home to a vibrant performing arts culture. Music, theater and dance can be seen and heard nightly at venues like Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium and Portland Center Stage. The night life heats up in McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, the Roseland Theater and the Aladdin Theater. The Portland Jazz Festival draws jazz aficionados, while chamber music fans flock to Eugene for the Oregon Bach Festival. The Tony Award–winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland presents 11 classic and contemporary plays each season and runs from mid-February through early November.

FILM SCeNeThe Goonies, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Stand by Me, Twilight, Sometimes a Great Notion and most recently, Wild — all of these great movies and more were filmed in Oregon, where quaint, small towns and dramatic natural beauty provide the perfect storytelling backdrop. Check out the Oregon Film Museum in Astoria to learn about all the movies made here and even make your own.

HeRITAGe MuSeuMS & SITeS Oregon’s museums and historic sites bring the state’s past to life. Fort Clatsop and the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park include a replica of the explorers’ winter encampment, an interpretive center and ranger-led programs. Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark built in 1937, offers lodg-ing, dining and tours. The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day offers a glimpse of life in what was once the third-largest Chinatown in the Western U.S. Pendleton underground Tours explore the town’s history through a network of service tunnels built by Chinese laborers in the 19th century. The Linn County Historical Museum in Brownsville tells the story of local settlers in exhibits housed in an old railway depot and railcars. Portland’s Oregon Historical Society preserves and interprets Oregon’s past through impressive exhibits and online displays. In Astoria, the Columbia River Maritime Museum chronicles the area’s ocean and river history. Explore Oregon’s many historic covered bridges. Built between 1905 and 1925, there were once an estimated 450 covered bridges in the state. Today there are 51.

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Tax-Free ShoppingWoodburn Premium Outlets

SHOP AND SAVE WITH NO SALES TAX!Unlike most states in the U.S., Oregon has no sales tax. You will save 5 to 10 percent on everything you buy. Find the brands you love at stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s, H&M and Apple, or try Made in Oregon shops for Oregon’s unique products and gifts Outlet shoppers will save on brands like adidas, Calvin Klein, Coach, Nike and Gap at centers in Troutdale, Woodburn, Seaside, Lincoln City, Bend and Phoenix. Hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces in the Pearl District, Nob Hill and Hawthorne in Portland; and in Bend, Hood River and towns along the Oregon Coast.

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CeNTRAL OReGON DOuBLeTRee BY HILTON BeND 300 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend 541.317.9292, www.Bend.Doubletree.com 117 units

FIvePINe LODGe & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters 541.549.5900, www.FivePineLodge.com 32 units

KAH-Nee-TA ReSORT & SPA 6823 Hwy. 8, Warm Springs 541.325.3322, www.KahNeeTa.com 170 units

LONG HOLLOW RANCH 71105 Holmes Road, Sisters 541.923.1901, www.LHRanch.com 6 units

SeveNTH MOuNTAIN ReSORT AND CONFeReNCe CeNTeR 18575 S.W. Century Drive, Bend 541.382.8711, www.SeventhMountain.com 75 units

SHILO INN SuITeS HOTeL BeND 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend 541.389.9600, www.ShiloInns.com 151 units

SuNRIveR ReSORT 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver 541.593.1000, www.Sunriver-Resort.com 244 units

Sunriver Resort, near Bend, Ore., brings the beauty of the natural world and premier hotel accommodations and vacation rentals together

in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Year-round outdoor adventure and recreational activities are abundant at Sunriver; including world-class golf, horseback riding, biking, skiing, kayaking and more. Visit www.Sunriver-Resort.com to book your stay today!

COAST BANDON INN 355 Hwy. 101, Bandon 541.347.4417, www.BandonInn.com 57 units

BeST WeSTeRN OCeAN vIeW ReSORT 414 N. Prom, Seaside 503.738.3334, www.OceanViewResort.com 107 units

CANNeRY PIeR HOTeL & SPA No. 10 Basin St., Astoria 503.325.4996, www.CanneryPierHotel.com 46 units

DRIFTWOOD SHOReS ReSORT & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR 88416 1st Ave., Florence 541.997.8263, www.DriftwoodShores.com 125 units

eLIzABeTH STReeT INN 232 S.W. Elizabeth St., Newport 541.265.9400, www.ElizabethStreetInn.com 68 units

Panoramic views from your private balcony and fireplace in every room. A few amenities you will find are a hot breakfast buffet, seasonal

chowder, fresh baked cookies, indoor pool, spa and fitness center. Walking distance to Historic Nye Beach.

JOTS ReSORT 94360 Wedderburn Loop, Gold Beach 541.247.6676, www.JotsResort.com 113 units

THe MILL CASINO HOTeL & Rv PARK 3201 Tremont Ave., North Bend 541.756.8800, www.TheMillCasino.com 203 units

Where to stay

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RIveR HOuSe INN 1202 Bay St., Florence 541.997.3933, www.RiverHouseFlorence.com 40 units

SALISHAN SPA & GOLF ReSORT 7760 Hwy. 101 N., Gleneden Beach 541.764.2371, www.Salishan.com 205 units

Salishan Spa & Golf Resort is best described as “Rustic Northwest Elegance,” featuring the main lodge, golf course, spa, fitness center,

tennis center, indoor and outdoor activity centers, indoor pool, five dining outlets, gift shop and the Shops at Salishan.

SuRFSAND ReSORT 148 W. Gower, Cannon Beach 503.436.2274, www.Surfsand.com 97 units

Tu Tu’ TuN LODGe 96550 N. Bank Rogue, Gold Beach 541.247.6664, www.TuTuTun.com 20 units

eASTeRN OReGON GeISeR GRAND HOTeL 1996 Main St., Baker City 541.523.1889, www.GeiserGrand.com 30 units

This historic landmark offers affordable luxury. Incredible handcrafted food in the café, elegant Palm Court or indulge in room service. Guest

suites with well-appointed private baths, plush robes, fireplaces, breathtaking views; horse-drawn carriage rides. FREE fitness center, Wi-Fi, coffee, movies, parking, live music and tours by hotel historian.

HOLIDAY INN exPReSS 212 S.E. 10th St., Ontario 541.889.7100, www.HIExpress.com/ontarioor 96 units

ReD LION HOTeL PeNDLeTON 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton 541.276.6111, Pendleton.RedLion.com 170 units

WILDHORSe ReSORT & CASINO 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton 541.278.2274, www.WildhorseResort.com 302 units

WILSON RANCHeS ReTReAT BeD & BReAKFAST 15809 Butte Creek Road, Fossil 541.763.2227, www.WilsonRanchesRetreat.com 6 units

Pioneer hospitality and a unique Western ranch vacation with pristine ranch-style guest rooms and a family-style ranch breakfast. Scenic horse-

back rides and hiking on a 9,000-acre cattle ranch. Dig for fossils and explore the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

GReATeR PORTLAND THe ACe HOTeL 1022 S.W. Stark St., Portland 503.228.2277, www.AceHotel.com/portland 79 units

THe BeNSON HOTeL 309 S.W. Broadway, Portland 503.219.6708, www.BensonHotel.com 287 units

CROWNe PLAzA LAKe OSWeGO 14811 Kruse Oaks Drive, Lake Oswego 503.624.8400, www.CPLakeOswego.com 161 units

DOuBLeTRee BY HILTON PORTLAND 1000 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland 503.281.6111, www.DoubletreeGreen.com 477 units

eMBASSY SuITeS PORTLAND WASHINGTON SquARe 9000 S.W. Washington Square Road, Portland 503.746.2004 www.Portland.WashingtonSquare.EmbassySuites.com 356 units

HeATHMAN HOTeL 1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland 503.241.4100, Portland.HeathmanHotel.com 150 units

HILTON PORTLAND & exeCuTIve TOWeR 921 S.W. 6th Ave., Portland 503.226.1611, www.PortlandHilton.com 782 units

Located in the heart of downtown Portland just blocks away from MAX light rail. Pet-friendly hotel offering two restaurants and a

complimentary full-service athletic club and indoor pool. Proud to be Oregon’s largest Green Seal Certified Hotel.

HOTeL ROSe 50 S.W. Morrison St., Portland 503.221.0711, www.HotelRosePortland.com 140 units

HOTeL vINTAGe PLAzA 422 S.W. Broadway, Portland 503.417.3356, www.VintagePlaza.com 117 units

JuPITeR HOTeL 800 E. Burnside St., Portland 503.230.9200, www.JupiterHotel.com 81 units

A mid-century hotel with a modern twist! The Jupiter Hotel is located in the heart of the city and offers a uniquely Portland

experience. Complimentary Wi-Fi and Water Avenue Coffee. Onsite Doug Fir Restaurant and Lounge is one of the tastiest places in Portland for breakfast and happy hour.

THe MARK SPeNCeR 409 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland 503.265.4399, www.MarkSpencer.com 102 units

MARRIOTT WATeRFRONT 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland 503.499.6372 www.Marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxor-portland-marriott-downtown-waterfront 497 units

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MONARCH HOTeL & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas 503.652.1515, www.MonarchHotel.cc 192 units

Independently owned and operated, the Monarch Hotel & Conference Center is 20 minutes from down-town Portland and

Portland International Airport. The Monarch features Sam’s Restaurant & Lounge, seasonal out-door pool and free parking. Within walking distance to two shopping malls and MAX light rail.

THe NINeS 525 S.W. Morrison, Portland 503.802.4821, www.TheNines.com 331 units

ReD LION HOTeL ON THe RIveR JANTzeN BeACH 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland 503.283.4466, www.RedLion.com/jantzenbeach 320 units

SHILO INN SuITeS HOTeL PORTLAND AIRPORT 11707 N.E. Airport Way, Portland 503.252.7500, www.ShiloInns.com 200 units

THe WeSTIN PORTLAND 750 S.W. Alder, Portland 503.402.8730, www.Westin.com/portland 205 units

MT. HOOD / COLuMBIA RIveR GORGe BeST WeSTeRN PLuS HOOD RIveR INN 108 E. Marina Way, Hood River 541.386.2200, www.HoodRiverInn.com 194 units

MT. HOOD vACATION ReNTALS 67898 E. Hwy. 26, Welches 503.622.5688, www.MtHoodRentals.com 29 units

THe ReSORT AT THe MOuNTAIN 68010 E. Fairway Ave., Welches 503.622.3101, www.TheResort.com 157 units

TIMBeRLINe LODGe AND SKI AReA 27500 E. Timberline Road, Mt. Hood 503.272.3311, www.TimberlineLodge.com 70 units

Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is an architectural wonder — a magnificent ski lodge and mountain

retreat for all to enjoy. Seventy elegantly rustic guest rooms, first-class cuisine and amazing skiing (even in the summer!) await your visit.

SOuTHeRN OReGON ASHLAND SPRINGS HOTeL 212 E. Main St., Ashland 541.488.1700, www.AshlandSpringsHotel.com 70 units

COuNTRY HOuSe INNS JACKSONvILLe 830 N. 5th St., Jacksonville 541.899.2050 www.CountryHouseInnsJacksonville.com 40 units

HISTORIC CRATeR LAKe LODGe 565 Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park 541.830.8700, www.CraterLakeLodge.com 71 units

PROSPeCT HISTORIC HOTeL B&B - MOTeL & DINNeR HOuSe 391 Mill Creek Drive, Prospect 541.560.3664, www.ProspectHotel.com 24 units

SHILO INN SuITeS HOTeL KLAMATH FALLS 2500 Almond St., Klamath Falls 541.885.7980, www.ShiloInns.com 143 units

SPRINGHILL SuITeS BY MARRIOT – MeDFORD 1389 Center Drive, Medford 541.842.8080, www.Marriott.com/mfrsh 86 units

THe WeASKu INN 5560 Rogue River Hwy., Grants Pass 541.471.8000, www.Weasku.com 18 units

WILLAMeTTe vALLeY CAMPBeLL HOuSe INN & ReSTAuRANT 252 Pearl St., Eugene 541.343.1119, www.CampbellHouse.com 20 units

BLACK WALNuT INN 9600 N.E. Worden Hill Road, Dundee 503.538.8663, www.BlackWalnut-Inn.com 9 units

If you wish to experience authentic Oregon wine country, the Black Walnut Inn is your destination. Surrounded by estate vineyards and

breathtaking vistas along with unforgettable hospitality, you’re invited to surround yourself in affordable luxury. Year around, call today.

THe GRAND HOTeL 201 Liberty St. SE, Salem 503.540.7800, www.GrandHotelSalem.com 193 units

HILTON euGeNe & CONFeReNCe CeNTeR 66 E. 6th Ave., Eugene 541.342.2000, Eugene.Hilton.com 269 units

HOLIDAY INN 919 Kruse Way, Springfield 541.284.0636, www.HIEugeneHotel.com 153 units

OReGON GARDeN ReSORT 895 W. Main St., Silverton 503.874.2500, www.OregonGardenResort.com 103 units

PHOeNIx INN SuITeS 3410 Spicer Road SE, Albany 541.926.5696, www.PhoenixInn.com/albany 93 units

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Day 1: Arrive in PortlandWelcome to Portland, a city that blooms not only with roses — which inspired its nicknamed City of Roses — but with world-class culture, food and attractions. Think craft breweries, food carts, coffee roasters, sprawl-ing urban parks, live music, theater, gallery walks, public gardens, shop-ping and museums. You’ll be back to explore Portland near the end of your trip. Today the city is the launch pad for your Oregon adventure.

Day 2: Portland to Pendleton209 miles/336 kilometers

Drive east from Portland to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, where verdant mountain-sides and waterfalls meet the Columbia River, one of the West’s largest rivers that flows to the Pacific Ocean. The scenic area is filled with hiking trails, picnic spots and viewpoints.

Stop at Hood River, a town famous for its strong winds — which give kiteboarders and windsurfers some real thrills — and easy access to out-door adventures in the Mt. Hood area. Don’t miss the galleries, restau-

rants and breweries in Hood River’s historic downtown.

Continue east to the more arid climes of Eastern Oregon. The new SAGe (Sustainable Agriculture and energy) Center in Boardman illuminates the importance of local agriculture through a range of exhib-its, including a simulated hot-air balloon ride.

Farther east, the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is a Native American-owned museum and research center in the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The museum celebrates the 10,000-year history and culture of three area tribes. One exhibit holds replicas of tribal dwellings.

Your final stop of the day is Pendleton, home of the annual Pendleton Round-up rodeo, one of the largest and oldest rodeos in the world. You can feel the town’s Old West roots while sauntering through Pendleton’s saloons and steakhouses. Day 3: Pendleton to Joseph114 miles/183 kilometers

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to La Grande, the starting point for the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, a winding 218-mile/351-kilometer road that stokes the dreams of motorcyclists and bicyclists. The road passes basalt cliffs, snow-capped peaks and the edge of the canyon itself, which is North America’s deepest river gorge.

Take a detour from the byway to Wallowa Lake, a deep, clear, glacier-carved lake surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. During the summer, the lake is a popular place to swim, boat and have beach picnics.

The nearby small town of Joseph, at the base of the Wallowa Mountains, is your final stop for the day. Many artists find the scenery inspiring and have chosen to live and work here. Check out their creations at numerous bronze foundries and galleries, which sell locally made jewelry, metalwork, paintings and sculptures.

Day 4: Joseph to Baker City114 miles/183 kilometers

Journey west through the town of enterprise and stop for a pint at Terminal Gravity Brewing. Drive toward the town of La Grande, the gateway to Anthony Lakes Mountain

Resort, a family-friendly ski area that recently celebrated its 50th birthday. Take in the arid forests and mountain views on this scenic drive.

Make your way to Baker City — a former gold rush boomtown with his-toric buildings and the award-winning Barley Brown’s Brew Pub. Just outside of town, the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center helps visitors imagine walking the Oregon Trail, a 2,000-mile pioneer route, through an extensive collection of artwork and exhibits.

Day 5: Baker City to Bend230 miles/370 kilometers

Head west on Oregon Highway 7 and you’ll find yourself in the town of John Day, a former gold rush town that had one of the largest Chinatowns in the West. The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site provides a vivid portrait of many Chinese immigrant lives. The 1870s building was once a Chinese apoth-ecary, grocery store and trading post. Sealed for decades, the building was reopened and the original artifacts were perfectly preserved.

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a three-unit paleon-tology site where fossils such as

mollusks, which lived on what was a beach 100 million years ago, are found in abundance. Don’t miss the Sheep Rock unit for its unique blue-green rock layers, and the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, where you can watch scientists at work.

Keep heading west to the Painted Hills unit, where barren hillsides look brushed with eye-catching hues, from ochre and blazing yellow to green, if you catch them in the right light. Enter the dramatic hills on one of five short hiking trails.

On the way to the outdoor mecca of Bend, stop at Smith Rock State Park, a destination for rock climbers who arrive ready to conquer the 800-foot cliffs rising above the lazy Crooked River. If you’re not ready to hop in a harness, hiking and mountain-biking trails offer prime views of the park and its wildlife.

Nearby Bend is perfectly situated near world-class skiing, fly-fishing hot spots, kayaking rapids, rock-climbing routes, mountain-biking trails and golf courses. Downtown adds contrast with its shops, art gal-leries, yoga studios, movie theaters and renowned restaurants. Discover Bend’s booming beer scene on the Bend Ale Trail, which includes 19

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breweries. Find craft beer fun every-where from one of the largest craft breweries in the country to a neigh-borhood pub with outdoor fire pits and famous pizza.

Six miles south of town, the High Desert Museum offers a broad view of the history and wildlife of the region. Exhibits include a Native American camp, a birds of prey center and a re-creation of a turn-of-the-century ranch and sawmill.

End your day at nearby Sunriver Resort, where vacation properties are interspersed with 63 holes of cham-pionship golf, a spa, tennis courts, swimming pools, 35 miles of bike paths and a marina on the Deschutes River.

Day 6: Bend to Medford173 miles/278 kilometers

Follow the Cascades Mountains south as you head toward Crater Lake National Park. The lake was formed 7,700 years ago, when a volcanic peak erupted then collapsed. The remaining caldera filled with water, creating the deep azure-blue lake you see today. Rim Drive offers dozens of lake viewpoints, and the grand 1915 Crater Lake Lodge offers another spectacular scene.

Head through the lush Applegate valley, a collection of rolling hills out-side Medford. The valley has become yet another burgeoning Oregon wine region that’s producing cabernet sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay. Nearly 20 top-notch wineries — many with tasting rooms — are scattered among farm stands, creameries, lavender farms and hiking trails.

In the former gold rush town of Jacksonville, many original build-ings from the 1880s still line the his-toric main street. These days the tiny downtown holds art galleries, bou-tiques and wine-tasting rooms.

Just south of Medford is the cultural center of Ashland, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Every year the theater draws nearly half a million theatergoers to the 11 plays it produces. On summer nights, the outdoor Elizabethan Stage crackles with some of Shakespeare’s finest works.

End your day in Medford, one of the largest cities in Southern Oregon.

Day 7: Medford to eugene166 miles/267 kilometers

Head north to the Willamette Valley through Grants Pass, the starting point for adventures on the Rogue River, a Wild and Scenic River that runs from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Popular for jet boating, white-water rafting and fish-ing, the river is home to bald eagles, salmon, river otters and black bears.

As you near the town of Eugene, stop at numerous award-winning wineries, where pinot noir and pinot gris vines cover Oregon’s cool hills. From the wineries’ tasting rooms, you’ll begin to understand the region’s distinct terroir.

Make your way to eugene, a vibrant college town that’s home to the University of Oregon. The town feels connected to the outdoors thanks to numerous parks and path-ways, and a vibrant culinary scene features top-notch restaurants and a dedication to local wines.

Day 8: eugene to Newport (via Florence)111 miles/178 kilometers

Head as far west as you can go, to the Oregon Coast, and then north. In Florence, a serene town where the Siuslaw River meets the sea, the beach can be cloaked in mist or gleaming with sunshine. The nearby historic Heceta Head Lighthouse is a good place to spot sea lions and migrating whales.

Florence is the gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation

Area, a 50-acre expanse of ocean-front sand dunes. The southern half of the dunes is open to off-highway vehicles, including dune buggies and dirt bikes, while the northern dunes are reserved for wildlife, which makes for good hiking and canoeing.

Drive north along a stunning stretch of coastline to Newport, an active commercial fishing hub with a waterfront area lined with gift shops, restaurants and barking sea lions. The historic bayfront is a great place to eat locally caught seafood and watch the fishing boats come and go. Climb aboard a boat for a bay and ocean tour from Marine Discovery Tours in Newport. Naturalist guides educate landlubbers about wildlife spotted during the cruise — which hopefully includes a whale sighting.

Leave the bayfront area and cross the 1930s Yaquina Bay Bridge to reach the world-class Oregon Coast Aquarium, where you can watch sea otters crack open mollusks and a giant octopus unfurl its arms.

Day 9: Newport to Astoria134 miles/216 kilometers

Head north to the Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center, another great place to see one of the thousands of whales that pass by each year, with its free binoculars and informed park rangers.

Then stop in Lincoln City, where you can learn to blow glass at the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio. With just the right amount of help, you can make colorful glass bowls,

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paperweights or floats to take home the next day.

Don’t miss the spectacular Three Capes Scenic Drive, a road that offers views of a haystack rock, dramatic rocky beaches, coastal rain forests, a giant Sitka spruce and a historic lighthouse. The drive ends in Tillamook, a town surrounded by dairy farms that provide milk to the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Tour the factory to see how the famous cheese is made.

For more culinary inspiration, the evOO Cannon Beach Cooking School offers interactive chef dinners and classes on how to prepare every-thing from dinner party menus to artisan bread. You can’t miss Cannon Beach’s iconic Haystack Rock, which rises from the ocean during high tide but has accessible tide pools during low tide. Nearby ecola State Park offers secluded sandy beaches, forest-ed trails to viewpoints, an abandoned lighthouse, picnic areas and prime surfing spots.

Get a taste of oceanfront fun in the town of Seaside, where a carnival atmosphere means arcades, ice cream parlors, surf shops and a boardwalk.

End your day of coastal explora-tions in Astoria, a town situated where the great Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Day 10: Astoria to Portland97 miles/156 kilometers

Begin your day with a bird’s-eye view of Astoria by climbing the stairs inside the 125-foot-tall Astoria Column. From the top, you’ll see ocean liners at the mouth of the Columbia River and the Coast Mountains rolling south.

In town, walk along the riverfront for a closer look at the great ships, or meander through hilly residential neighborhoods filled with historic homes. One of those, the Flavel House, is a refurbished Queen Anne built by Captain George Flavel, one of the town’s prominent men of the 1880s. The home is a museum filled with extravagant period pieces. At the Astoria Sunday Market, which runs from May to October, hear live music and peruse local arts and crafts.

Drive to nearby Fort Clatsop, the

spot where Western explorers Lewis and Clark wintered over with their expedition in 1805. Today the site holds a replica fort and the trailhead for a path that follows the route the explorers took to walk to the ocean.

Then head inland to Portland, just two hours away.

Day 11: Portland Today you’ll spend the entire day in Portland, a vibrant and laid-back city inhabited by eco-conscious residents who ride bikes everywhere, from work and school to restaurants and the theater. Urban commuting is just one element of the city’s booming bike culture.

Get a taste for the food scene at some of the more than 500 food carts. Serious culinary talent cre-ates and cooks in these small mobile kitchens, which are located in “pods” all over the city. Try every waffle, Korean taco and plate of poutine you can handle.

A new crop of urban wineries is producing wine inside city limits, and you can visit their tasting rooms to try numerous vintages, while Distillery Row is home to six local distilleries making everything from whiskey and gin to rum and aquavit. Since you’re in “Beervana,” don’t miss taprooms at some of the city’s more than 50 craft breweries, which brew everything from barrel-aged beers to hoppy India Pale Ales.

Shopping gets good in the Pearl District, once an industrial area that now holds upscale boutiques and the city’s highest concentration of galleries. Be sure to check out North-west 23rd Avenue, a stretch inside a residential neighborhood with big trees and old bungalows that holds clothing shops, shoe stores and fine restaurants. In North Portland, Mis-sissippi Avenue has a quirky artistic vibe — think comic books, a garden store with chickens, and a store filled with chocolate, salt and fresh flowers.

Day 12: Depart PortlandPortland International Airport (PDX) offers flights around the world, all accessible by public transportation and a paved bike trail, of course.

extend Your Stay: Add visits to these areas.

MT. HOOD / TIMBeRLINe

Mt. Hood, a pointy, glacier-covered peak, offers all types of winter and summer recreation, from hiking and mountain biking to year-round skiing and snowboarding. Timberline Lodge is perched on the flanks of the mountain, at the base of a ski resort. The building holds iron and woodwork crafted by crews during the Great Depression. The onsite restaurant and Ram’s Head Bar have beautiful south-facing views of towering Cascade Mountain peaks. Down the mountain a bit, in the town of Welches, The Resort at the Mountain offers a golf course, a spa, tennis courts and an outdoor pool, with easy access to nearby hiking and mountain-biking trails, river rafting, fly-fishing, skiing and snowboarding.

WINe TASTING NeAR PORTLAND

The northern Willamette Valley, which includes Portland, is known for its world-class pinot noirs. The grapes thrive here, and winemakers have honed their craft. You can taste local wines at wineries with every type of tasting room, from small and rustic to luxurious and modern. The towns of Carlton and Dundee offer clusters of tasting rooms and wine-centric restaurants.

SOuTHeRN OReGON COAST

A sparsely populated and wild section of the state, the Southern Coast area offers spectacular beaches, wide rivers entering the sea and many opportunities for exploring the natural world. Go fishing or crabbing in the town of Bandon, then explore Gold Beach, where the Rogue River meets the sea.

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