Oregon

Things definitely look different at the Beaver State. It is a land of unparalleled beauty, with graceful beaches, rocky headlands, lakes, and lava lands.

Let us give you a lowdown of the attractions to be found in Oregon:
- Beaches: Enjoy lazy times at the beach and scenic vistas of the coast. For a day at the beach, you can go to Sunset Bay State Park, the beaches of Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Cannon Beach at Ecola State Park, the beach at Oswald West State Park and Bandon.
- Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport: This marine attraction features sea otters and puffins and a realistic view of marine life. The aquarium is Oregon’s biggest attraction on the coast and proudly houses close to 200 animal species that live in Oregon’s marine habitats.
- Sea Lion Caves: This is America’s biggest sea cave and the place that hundreds of sea lions call home.
- Wildlife Safari in Winston – a recreation of the African savanna, you can get up close to rhinoceroses and giraffes.
- John Dellenback Dunes Trail: Ride the sand dunes, some of which tower as high as 500 feet.
- Hiking trails: You can have outstanding hiking experiences at the following trails: Cape Lookout, Timberline, Eagle Creek, McKenzie River Trail and Deschutes River Trail.
- Fort Clatsop National Memorial: This is a commemoration of the historic expedition of Lewis and Clark. The site features the salt-making operations of the expedition along with a replica of the original Fort Clatsop used by the famed duo.
- Nez Perce National Historical Park: These contain prairies, plateaus and valleys that the Nez Perce Indians call home. It is a showcase of the diversity of the West. This park spans four states, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Washington.
- Oregon Caves: Go down to the marble cave and explore and discover its secrets.
- John Day Fossil Beds: Witness the world-renowned records of preserved plant and animal fossils. The specimens mark a significant portion of the Cenozoic Era.
- Jacksonville: This is the site of over 80 buildings that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, some of which are the oldest buildings in the state. Jacksonville is a gold-mining town in the 19th century.
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: Have fun while learning at the hands on exhibits, OMNIMAX theater and planetarium in this museum.
- Art Museums: Oregon also has it share of arts and culture. You can visit the following museums to view Native American artifacts and contemporary art: Portland Art Museum (Portland), Favell Museum of Western Art and Indian Artifacts, among others.