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Oregon Coast 207 places Region guide
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Plan it: 1483 Duane Street · Downstairs pub open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Coast and beaches · Coxcomb Hill
Plan it: Grounds open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Climbing the Column is free · Gift shop 10 to 5 October to March, 9 to 6 April to September
Coast and beaches · Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Plan it: $10 per adult, good for seven days · Kids 15 and under free
Coast and beaches · South Astoria
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Coast and beaches · Fort Stevens State Park
Plan it: Inside Fort Stevens State Park · Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10, or $12 for out-of-state vehicles
![Astoria Sunday Market Visiting Astoria Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Plan it: 12th Street downtown · Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the summer season
![Flavel House Astoria Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Plan it: 714 Exchange Street · Daily 10 to 5 May to September, 10 to 4 October to April, last entry 30 minutes before close · $7 adults, $6 seniors, $2 youth
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Plan it: 1792 Marine Drive · Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. · $18 adults, $15 seniors, $8 ages 6 to 17, 5 and under free
Coast and beaches · Downtown Astoria
Plan it: 732 Duane Street, in the old Clatsop County Jail · Daily 10 to 4 October to April, 10 to 5 May to September · $6 adults, $2 youth
Coast and beaches · Coxcomb Hill
Coast and beaches
Plan it: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10, or $12 for out-of-state vehicles · Day-use permits are also sold at the park museum
![Best things to do Cannon Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
![Indian Beach Oregon coast beaches]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: Ecola State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
![Short Sands Beach Oregon, most beautiful beaches in Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: Oswald West State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
![Manzanita Beach]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
![Tunnel Beach Oregon]()
Oceanside Beach and Tunnel Beach
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: Oceanside Beach lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
![best beaches Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site: no day-use fee
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: Fort Stevens State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Cape Kiwanda Beach]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Parking: Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area: no day-use fee
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Cobble Beach Tide Pools Yaquina Head Lighthouse]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
![Beverly Beach Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Parking: Beverly Beach State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 2 hr 15 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 3 hr 35 min from Portland
![Bandon Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Parking: Bandon State Natural Area: no day-use fee
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 4 hr 25 min from Portland
![Harris Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Parking: Harris Beach State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 5 hr 50 min from Portland
![Secret Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Parking: Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor: no day-use fee
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 5 hr 40 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
From Irresistible Oregon Coast Beaches to Explore By Summer’s End · about 4 hr 55 min from Portland
![Cape Lookout State Park Campground]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Camping 2026: Campground closed since Aug. 3, 2026 for park improvements, reopening date not set
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
![Humbug Mountain State Park Campground]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round; the group camp is closed until further notice
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 5 hr from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round, reservations up to 6 months ahead
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 30 min from Portland
![Umpqua Lighthouse State Park Campground]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Camping 2026: Open
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 3 hr 25 min from Portland
![Nehalem Bay State Park Campground at the Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round, reservations up to 6 months ahead
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
![Fort Stevens State Park Campground]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round, reservations required; the South Loops are closed during construction
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round, some loops close for the winter
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 5 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 45 min from Portland
![Wright’s for Camping at the Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Camping 2026: A hike-in camp for Oregon Coast Trail hikers; no overnight parking in Ecola State Park
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Camping 2026: Open year-round, reservations up to 6 months ahead
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 4 hr 10 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Campgrounds at the Oregon Coast · about 3 hr 5 min from Portland
![The Liberty Theatre in Astoria]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![The Seaside Turnaround at sunset]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![A path to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
![A surfer on the beach at Oswald West State Park]()
Hug Point and Oswald West State Park
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Oswald West State Park
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Crabbing on a boat near Tillamook]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 20 min from Portland
![Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Parking: No day-use parking fee at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Proposal Rock at Neskowin]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
![The creek and tide pools at Fogarty Creek]()
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
![Yaquina Head Lighthouse]()
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
![A drink on a patio in Newport]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 55 min from Portland
![Old Town Florence]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 2 hr 55 min from Portland
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 3 hr 20 min from Portland
![Simpson Beach below Shore Acres]()
Coos Bay, Charleston and Shore Acres State Park
Coast and beaches · South coast
Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Shore Acres State Park
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 4 hr 10 min from Portland
![Bandon Beach and its sea stacks]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 4 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 5 hr 25 min from Portland
![A sea arch on the Samuel H. Boardman corridor]()
Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor
Coast and beaches · South coast
Parking: No day-use parking fee at Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 5 hr 45 min from Portland
![The harbor at Brookings from above]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 5 hr 45 min from Portland
![Redwoods on the Redwood Nature Trail]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
From Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary · about 6 hr from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 4 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Fee: Shore Acres State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 4 hr 10 min from Portland
Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor
Coast and beaches · South coast
Fee: No day-use fee
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 5 hr 45 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
Cape Perpetua and the Spouting Horn
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 55 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Fee: Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 3 hr 5 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Fee: Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 15 min from Portland
Cape Meares and the Octopus Tree
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: Cape Lookout State Park’s day-use area and campground have been closed since Aug. 3, 2026 for construction; check the park notice before you go
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: Oswald West State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Best time: At low tide
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Best time: At low tide · Fee: No day-use fee
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Canon Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Best time: Mid-December to mid-January, and March to May
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
![Seaside Oregon Coast, end of the Lewis & Clark trail]()
End of the Lewis & Clark Trail
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Thor’s Well]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 55 min from Portland
![Tillamook Creamery Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 3 hr 10 min from Portland
![Astoria Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Fort Clatsop Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: $10 per adult, good for seven days, kids 15 and under free
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
![Fort Stevens State Park Things to Do]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: Fort Stevens State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Oregon Redwoods Trail]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 5 hr 55 min from Portland
![Ecola State Park]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Fee: Ecola State Park lot: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Luna fish and chips Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
![best things to do at the Oregon coast Ghost Forest Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Best time: At low tide
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Pelican Brewing, Pacific City]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![God’s Thumb]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
Circles in the Sand, Bandon Beach
Coast and beaches · South coast
Best time: Late April through August
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 4 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 3 hr from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
From The Best Things to Do at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
![Astoria Oregon Coast Towns]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Historic port on the Columbia
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Quiet base by Fort Stevens
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 55 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Low-key beach houses and golf
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Seaside Oregon Coast, end of the Lewis & Clark trail]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Classic boardwalk beach town
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Canon Beach Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Haystack Rock and art galleries
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Small, walkable, calm beach
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Tiny town on Nehalem Bay
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Rockaway Beach Oregon Birthplace of the corndog]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Miles of open, easy beach
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Working fishing harbor
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
![Tillamook]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Dairy town inland from the bay
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Cliffside village with sea stacks
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Cape Kiwanda Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Dory boats and a giant dune
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr from Portland
![Neskowin]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Ghost forest and Proposal Rock
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr from Portland
![Lincoln City]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Long beach, lots of lodging
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Depoe Bay Oregon]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Tiny harbor, big whale views
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr 10 min from Portland
![Newport Oregon, charming Oregon Coast Towns]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Bayfront, aquarium, lighthouses
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Bay town under a big bridge
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr 35 min from Portland
![Yachats Oregon Coast town]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Rocky shore and wild tide pools
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 2 hr 45 min from Portland
![Florence Oregon Coast Towns]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Old Town on the Siuslaw
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 3 hr from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
River town at the dunes
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 3 hr 15 min from Portland
![Coos Bay Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Big working harbor town
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 3 hr 45 min from Portland
![Bandon charming towns at the Oregon coast]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Sea stacks and golf
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 4 hr from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Wild headlands, dolly dock
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 4 hr 30 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Where the Rogue meets the sea
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 5 hr from Portland
![Brookings, Oregon Coast]()
Coast and beaches · South coast
Mild weather near California
From Charming Oregon Coast Towns · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
![A path to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach]()
Coast and beaches · North coast
Look for: starfish and tide pools at low tide, plus birds, with tufted puffins nesting May to August
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Look for: sea lions and seals · Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Nehalem Bay State Park
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · North coast
Look for: seabirds · Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
Coast and beaches · North coast
Look for: seals, seen from Oceanside
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Look for: sea lions and seals near Siletz Bay
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Look for: whales and seabirds · Parking: No day-use parking fee at Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Look for: whales from the free Whale Watching Center deck, a few sea lions in the harbor, and birds
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 5 min from Portland
![Yaquina Head Lighthouse]()
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Look for: sea lions, whales, tide pools and seabirds
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 20 min from Portland
Seal Rock State Recreation Site
Coast and beaches · Central coast
Look for: seabirds · Parking: No day-use parking fee at Seal Rock State Recreation Site
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 2 hr 35 min from Portland
Coast and beaches · South coast
Look for: sea lions year-round and, if you’re lucky, elephant seals on Shell Island at Simpson Reef · Parking: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Cape Arago State Park
From Best Spots for Wildlife at the Oregon Coast · about 4 hr 15 min from Portland
![Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach]()
Parks, lakes and views · North coast
Best time: Year-round, at low tide · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Cape Kiwanda]()
Parks, lakes and views · North coast
Best time: Year-round · Fee 2026: $10 county parking
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 2 hr from Portland
![Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor]()
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
Parks, lakes and views · South coast
Best time: Late summer and September · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
![BEST TRAILS IN OREGON]()
Hikes · Oregon Coast
Distance 4.3 miles · Elevation 1,130 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
Natural Bridges Viewpoint Trail
Hikes · Oregon Coast
Distance 0.7 miles · Elevation 62 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 5 hr 40 min from Portland
![john dellenback dunes trail]()
Hikes · Oregon Coast
Distance 5.5 miles · Elevation 300 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 30 min from Portland
Hikes · Oregon Coast
Distance 2.8 miles · Elevation 900 feet · Trail facts: 2026 status: the west side of the loop has been closed since April 17, 2026, because of an active landslide; the east side and Ecola State Park are open
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 40 min from Portland
![A dock on Devil’s Lake in Lincoln City]()
Parks, lakes and views · Oregon Coast
Fee and status: No day-use parking fee at Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Lincoln City Oregon Where to live in Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Central coast
Small town · By the numbers: Population 9,968 · median rent $1,314
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![BEST TRAILS IN OREGON]()
Things to do · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
![Natural Bridges Viewpoint Trail]()
Things to do · South coast
Best months: Late summer and September · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 5 hr 40 min from Portland
![Oregon Coast Dunes]()
Things to do · Central coast
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 3 hr 10 min from Portland
![Sweet Creek Falls Oregon Coast]()
Waterfalls · Mapleton, near Florence
Fee 2026: None at the Sweet Creek Falls trailhead
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 3 hr 15 min from Portland
142 stops with my photos and notes, 65 more places from my maps.
65 more places from my guides
Great Oregon Coast Crabbing Spots Garibaldi Marina · Wheeler Marina · Kelly's Brighton Marina & Campground · Jetty Fishery Marina & RV Park · Crabbing Pier · Public Pier · Alsea Bay · South Jetty Crab Dock – Day Use (Oregon Dunes NRA)
Epic Tide Pools at the Oregon Coast Hatfield Marine Science Center Oregon State University · Cape Blanco · Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
The Best Day Trips from Portland Oregon Coast Highway
All 15 Breweries at the Oregon Coast Buoy Beer Company · Rogue Ales & Spirits · Beachcrest Brewing Company · Arch Rock Brewing Company · Chetco Brewing Company · Werner Beef & Brew · 7 Devils Brewing Co. · Newport Brewing Company
Jaw-Dropping Hikes at the Oregon Coast The Knoll / God's Thumb Trailhead · Fort To Sea Trail · Cascade Head · Neahkahnie Mountain Trail Viewpoint · Cape Perpetua Trailhead · Cape Falcon Trailhead
Iconic Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast Pelican Bay Lighthouse · Coquille River Lighthouse · Cape Arago Lighthouse · Umpqua River Lighthouse · Yaquina Bay Lighthouse · Tillamook Rock Lighthouse · Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Unforgettable Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Cape Horn
Stunning Oregon State Parks You Can’t Afford to Miss Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park · Oswald West State Park · Darlingtonia State Natural Site
Most Beautiful Oregon Coast State Parks Bullards Beach State Park · Alfred A. Loeb State Park
Fun Things to Do in Lincoln City, Oregon Robert's Bookshop · Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge · Drift Creek Covered Bridge
Memorable Things to Do Tillamook, Oregon Tillamook Creamery · Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site · Nevør Shellfish Farm · Tillamook Forest Center
Best Things to Do at Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor Arch Rock · Thomas Creek Bridge · China Beach · Whaleshead Beach · House Rock · Cape Ferrelo · Lone Ranch Beach
Charming Things To Do at Cannon Beach, Oregon Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site · John Yeon State Natural Site · Crescent Beach · Kite Factory | aka Pinky's Kite Factory · Bruce's Candy Kitchen
Best Things to Do in Bandon, Oregon Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge · Old Town Bandon · Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint · Washed Ashore Gallery & Volunteer Workshop · Sisters Rocks North Trailhead · Whiskey Run Beach · Coastal Mist
Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood 95 places Region guide
Hikes · Tygh Valley
Trail facts: Parking: no fee listed (Oregon State Parks)
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 55 min from Portland
Hikes · Easy hike, Oregon side
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state), required since March 30, 2026
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 30 min from Portland
Hikes · Easy hike, Oregon side
Parking and status: Check the Eagle Creek Trail’s status with the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area before you go
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 45 min from Portland
Hikes · Easy hike, Oregon side
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 1 hr 10 min from Portland
Hikes · Easy hike, Oregon side
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 25 min from Portland
Hikes · Easy hike, Oregon side
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 40 min from Portland
![Multnomah Falls Loop]()
Hikes · Moderate hike, Oregon side
Parking and status: No permit needed now; in 2026 the I-84 lot needed a $2 timed-use permit from May 22 to September 7
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 35 min from Portland
Hikes · Moderate hike, Oregon side
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state) at the trailhead since March 30, 2026, not a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 30 min from Portland
Hikes · Challenging hike, Oregon side
From The Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge · about 55 min from Portland
![Mt. Hood National Forest]()
Parks, lakes and views
Best time: Summer to hike, winter for snow · Fee 2026: Forest Pass at many trailheads
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
![The Columbia River Gorge]()
Parks, lakes and views · Columbia Gorge
Best time: Spring for waterfalls and wildflowers · Fee 2026: Varies by trailhead
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 30 min from Portland
![Ramona Falls Oregon]()
Parks, lakes and views · Mt. Hood
Best time: Summer to early fall · Fee 2026: Forest Pass, free wilderness permit
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
![Multnomah Falls]()
Parks, lakes and views · Columbia Gorge
Best time: Spring for peak flow · Fee 2026: $2 timed permit, late May to early September
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Hood River Lavender Farms]()
Parks, lakes and views · Columbia Gorge
Best time: July · Fee 2026: Varies by farm
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
![Tamawanas Falls Best waterfalls near Portland]()
Hikes · Mt. Hood
Distance 3.4 miles · Elevation 580 feet · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Ramona Falls Oregon]()
Hikes · Mt. Hood
Distance 7.1-mile loop · Elevation 1,066 ft · Trail facts: Parking: Northwest Forest Pass, plus a free self-issue wilderness permit at the trailhead
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 10 min from Portland
![Most beautiful waterfalls in Oregon]()
Hikes · Columbia Gorge
Distance 2.4 miles · Elevation 800 feet · Trail facts: Parking: a $2 timed-use permit was required for the I-84 lot from May 22 to September 7 in 2026 (Recreation.gov); outside those dates it isn't
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 35 min from Portland
Hikes · Columbia Gorge
Distance 4.5 miles · Elevation 1,480 feet · Trail facts: Parking: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state), required at the trailhead since March 30, 2026
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 30 min from Portland
Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain Trail
Hikes · Mt. Hood
Distance 9 miles · Elevation 1,460 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 10 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Mt. Hood
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 1 hr 45 min from Portland
![Mt. Hood over Trillium Lake]()
Parks, lakes and views · Mt. Hood
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Population about 114K
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 20 min from Portland
![pFriem Brewing Hood River]()
Towns and cities · Columbia Gorge
Small town · By the numbers: Population 8,361 · median rent $1,480
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 1 hr 5 min from Portland
![most beautiful places in Oregon Hood River Lavender Valley]()
Things to do · Columbia Gorge
Best months: Mid-June to July
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
Historic Columbia River Highway at Vista House
Things to do · Columbia Gorge
Best months: Spring for waterfalls and wildflowers
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 30 min from Portland
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Things to do
Best months: Summer to hike, winter for snow · Fee: Northwest Forest Pass at many trailheads
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 20 min from Portland
Things to do · Mt. Hood
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 20 min from Portland
![Multnomah Falls]()
Things to do · Columbia Gorge
Best months: Spring for peak flow · Fee: $2 timed-use permit, late May to early September
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Hood River Fruit Loop Oregon produce stand]()
Things to do · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 10 min from Portland
Things to do · Troutdale
From The Best Portland Date Ideas · about 20 min from Portland
![Multnomah Falls]()
Hikes · Columbia Gorge
Trail facts: No permit needed now; in 2026 the I-84 lot needed a $2 timed-use permit from May 22 to September 7
From The Best Hikes Near Portland · about 35 min from Portland
Hikes · Columbia Gorge
Trail facts: Pass update: since March 30, 2026, the Angel’s Rest trailhead takes an Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state), not a Northwest Forest Pass · Checked September 27, 2026.
From The Best Hikes Near Portland · about 30 min from Portland
![Latourell Falls]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 30 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 35 min from Portland
![Multnomah Falls]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Parking and status: No permit needed now; in 2026 the I-84 lot needed a $2 timed-use permit from May 22 to September 7
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 35 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Mt. Hood
Parking and status: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Mt. Hood
Parking and status: Northwest Forest Pass, plus a free self-issue wilderness permit at the trailhead; no seasonal footbridge over the Sandy River in 2026
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Parking and status: Check the Eagle Creek Trail’s status with the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area before you go
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 45 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 50 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 30 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 40 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 40 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 40 min from Portland
![Most beautiful waterfalls in Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: $2 timed permit for the I-84 lot, May 22 to Sept 7 in 2026
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Tamawanas Falls Best waterfalls near Portland]()
Waterfalls · Mt. Hood
Fee 2026: $5 day pass or Northwest Forest Pass, all year
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Latourell Falls]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: $10 day-use permit, $12 out of state, since March 30, 2026
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Ramona Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Mt. Hood
Fee 2026: Northwest Forest Pass plus a free wilderness permit, May to Oct. No seasonal bridge over the Sandy
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
![Bridal Veil Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: $10 day-use permit, $12 out of state, since March 30, 2026
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Punch Bowl Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: Northwest Forest Pass. Eagle Creek Trail closes after storm damage, so check the Forest Service Gorge alerts before you drive out
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 45 min from Portland
![White River Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Maupin area
Fee 2026: None
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 2 hr from Portland
![Elowah Falls plunging into a mossy basalt amphitheater in the Columbia]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: None at the John B. Yeon lot
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 45 min from Portland
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Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: $5 day pass or Northwest Forest Pass at Wyeth
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 1 hr from Portland
![Horsetail Falls Columbia Gorge Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Columbia Gorge
Fee 2026: None at the roadside lot
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
53 stops with my photos and notes, 42 more places from my maps.
42 more places from my guides
The Best Day Trips from Portland Mt. Hood National Forest · Columbia River Gorge
Enchanting Oregon Lavender Farms Lavender Valley
Charming Hood River Wineries Mt. Hood Winery · Marchesi Vineyards & Winery · The Gorge White House · Wy'East Vineyards · Cathedral Ridge Winery · Hood Crest Winery and Distillers · Viento Wines · Phelps Creek Tasting Room · Syncline Winery · Domaine Pouillon
U-Pick Pumpkin Patches Near Portland Bushue's Family Farm
Celebrating Christmas in Portland Mt. Hood Skibowl
All 12 Columbia River Gorge & Hood River Breweries Ferment Brewing Company · pFriem Family Brewers · Double Mountain Brewery · Working Hands Fermentation · Everybody's Brewing · Backwoods Brewing Company · Thunder Island · Walking Man Brewing · Gorges Beer Co. · Solera Brewery
Unforgettable Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Horsethief Butte · Oneonta Gorge · Beacon Rock Trail · Coyote Wall Trailhead · Table Mountain · Mount Defiance · Hamilton Mountain Trail
Craft Breweries in Oregon Thunder Island Brewing Co
Oregon Wine Regions Worth Getting Excited About Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Local’s Love Letter to Hood River, Oregon Mount Hood Railroad · Post Canyon · Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail · Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM)
Outstanding Oregon Wineries Hiyu Wine Farm
Best Stops: Portland to Hood River Road Trip Bonneville Fish Hatchery · Dry Creek Falls · Panorama Point
Portland and the Willamette Valley 309 places Region guide
Hikes · Willamette Valley foothills
Trail facts: Access: the falls sit on private land, and the state moved to buy it on September 25, 2026 (OPB), so access rules may change. Check before you go
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 2 hr 55 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Willamette Valley
Best time: Late March and April · Fee 2026: Festival admission
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views
Best time: Spring, and harvest in September and October · Fee 2026: Tasting fees
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
Hikes · Willamette Valley
Distance 7.8 miles · Elevation 1,300 feet · Trail facts: Parking: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Population 59,960 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Population about 62K
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Population 97,812 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 15 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Population 108,231 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 25 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Population 178,865 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 50 min from Portland
![Eugene Oregon downtown]()
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Population 179,591 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
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Towns and cities · Portland metro
Population 641,165 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Small town · By the numbers: Population 26,738 · median rent $2,029
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 20 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Small town · By the numbers: Population 34,596 · median rent $1,380
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 50 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 97,812 · median rent $1,826
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 15 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 40,381 · median rent $2,139
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 15 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 59,960 · median rent $1,391
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 37,755 · median rent $1,708
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 25 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Large city · By the numbers: Population 108,231 · median rent $1,978
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 25 min from Portland
![Salem Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Large city · By the numbers: Population 178,865 · median rent $1,400
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 50 min from Portland
![Eugene Oregon downtown]()
Towns and cities · Willamette Valley
Large city · By the numbers: Population 179,591 · median rent $1,402
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 1 hr 50 min from Portland
![Best places to live in Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Portland metro
Large city · By the numbers: Population 641,165 · median rent $1,655
![Things to do Oregon]()
Things to do · Willamette Valley
Best months: Late March and April
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
Things to do · Willamette Valley
Fee: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
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![Belmont Books Portland]()
![Mother Foucault’s Bookshop]()
Things to do · Central Eastside
![Daedalus Books in Portland]()
Things to do · Northwest District
Things to do · Sellwood-Moreland
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Things to do · Alberta Arts District
Things to do · Irvington
Things to do · Multnomah Village
![Green Bean Books Portland]()
Things to do · Alberta Arts District
Things to do · Hawthorne
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Things to do · Pearl District
![Tilikum Crossing from the OHSU hill]()
Parks, lakes and views · South Waterfront
Walk or bike across: yes, and no cars
![The Fremont Bridge from Overlook Park]()
Parks, lakes and views · North Portland
Walk or bike across: no
Parks, lakes and views · Pearl District
Walk or bike across: yes
![The Burnside Bridge from above]()
![The Morrison Bridge and downtown Portland]()
![The Steel Bridge from above]()
Parks, lakes and views · Old Town
Walk or bike across: yes, on the lower deck
![The Hawthorne Bridge and downtown Portland]()
![The Marquam Bridge over the Willamette]()
Parks, lakes and views · Downtown
Walk or bike across: no, it carries I-5
![The Ross Island Bridge from above]()
Parks, lakes and views · South Portland
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge
Parks, lakes and views · Linnton
Walk or bike across: no, trains only
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![Keeper Coffee]()
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Things to do · Downtown
![Portland Japanese Garden in the fall]()
![The view from Pittock Mansion]()
Things to do · Washington Park
Best time: Late May, once the roses open
![Northwest Portland]()
Things to do · Northwest District
Things to do · Concordia
Proud Mary Cafe and Alberta Street
Things to do · Alberta Arts District
Things to do · Downtown
![Mt. Tabor Portland]()
![The Best Portland Date Ideas (From a Local Couple) - Kayaking on the Willamette at Sunset]()
Things to do · Pearl District
![council crest sunset portland is a romantic date idea]()
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Cherry blossoms at Waterfront Park
Things to do · Downtown
Best time: March
![Romantic things to do in Portland]()
Vaux’s swifts at Chapman School
Things to do · Northwest District
Best time: September
![Northwest Portland and NW 23rd in the fall]()
Northwest Portland and NW 23rd
Parks, lakes and views · Northwest District
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
![Portland Japanese Garden in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · Washington Park
Usual peak: Usually late October to early November
![South Park Blocks in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · Downtown
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
Parks, lakes and views · Pearl District
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
![Eastbank Esplanade in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Eastside
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
![Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · Downtown
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
![Pittock Mansion in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · West Hills
Usual peak: Vine maples from mid-September, Japanese maples near peak in late October, larches and dawn redwoods into November
![Washington Park in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views
Usual peak: Vine maples from mid-September, Japanese maples near peak in late October, larches and dawn redwoods into November
![Overlook Park in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views · North Portland
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
Parks, lakes and views · Washington Park
Usual peak: Vine maples from mid-September, Japanese maples near peak in late October, larches and dawn redwoods into November
![Forest Park in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views
Usual peak: Vine maples from mid-September, Japanese maples near peak in late October, larches and dawn redwoods into November
![The Pearl District in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
![Laurelhurst Park in the fall]()
Parks, lakes and views
Usual peak: Mid to late October most years
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Hikes · Washington Park
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Hikes · Southwest Portland
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![The Best Hikes Near Portland (A Local's Trail Guide) - 7. Maple-Wildwood Loop Hike]()
Hikes · Southeast Portland
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Hikes · Forest Park
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Hikes · Central Portland
Hikes · North Portland
Trail facts: Parking: free · Open sunrise to sunset · Dogs: only on the Marine Drive Trail, on leash; not allowed on the wetland trails (Metro)
From The Best Hikes Near Portland · about 20 min from Portland
Hikes · Sauvie Island
From The Best Hikes Near Portland · about 40 min from Portland
![Alberta Neighborhood Portland]()
Towns and cities · Northeast
Great for art, food, nightlife · By the numbers: Typical home value $550K to $583K · Walk Score 76 to 90
![Northwest Portland Oregon neighborhood]()
Towns and cities
Great for walkable shopping, brunch · By the numbers: Average rent $1,872 · Typical home value $497K
![Hawthorne District Neighborhood]()
Towns and cities · Southeast
Great for vintage shops, bars · By the numbers: Average rent $1,585 to $1,589 · Typical home value $591K to $626K
![Boise Neighborhood Portland]()
Towns and cities · North
Great for food, live music · By the numbers: Average rent $1,878 · Typical home value $548K
![Laurelhurst, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Portland]()
Towns and cities · Northeast and Southeast
Great for families, the park · By the numbers: Typical home value $822K · Walk Score 82
![Kerns Neighborhood food pod]()
Towns and cities · Close-in east side
Great for food, a central location · By the numbers: Average rent $1,661 · Typical home value $546K
![Irvington Neighborhood Portland Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Northeast
Great for historic homes · By the numbers: Typical home value $814K · Walk Score 84
![Upper Left Coffee in Ladd's Addition Portland]()
Towns and cities · Southeast
Great for quiet streets, biking · By the numbers: Average rent $1,568 · Typical home value $676K
![Mount Tabor]()
Towns and cities · Southeast
Great for families, the park · By the numbers: Average rent $1,461 · Typical home value $686K
![The Pearl District]()
Towns and cities · Northwest
Great for condo living, galleries · By the numbers: Average rent $2,078 · Typical home value $419K
Towns and cities
Great for no car needed · By the numbers: Average rent $1,902 · Typical home value $329K
Towns and cities · North
Great for lower prices, small-town feel · By the numbers: Average rent $1,529 · Typical home value $432K
Towns and cities · Southeast
Great for families, the river · By the numbers: Average rent $1,547 · Typical home value $626K
Towns and cities · East side
Great for a local main street · By the numbers: Typical home value $438K · Walk Score 76
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Things to do · North and Northeast
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
![Interior of Powell's City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world]()
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: 1005 W Burnside St, on the edge of the Pearl · Open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. · Free to browse
![Mill Ends Park, the smallest park in the world, in downtown Portland Oregon]()
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: SW Naito Pkwy and SW Taylor St, in the street median · Free, a two-minute stop on the way to the waterfront (portland.gov)
![portland japanese garden]()
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: 611 SW Kingston Ave, Washington Park · Adult admission $22.50 · Hours change by season, so check japanesegarden.org the day you go
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: 239 NW Everett St, Old Town Chinatown · Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., last entry 5 · Adults $18, seniors and students $17, ages 6 to 18 $15, 5 and under free
![portland rose garden]()
International Rose Test Garden
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: 400 SW Kingston Ave, Washington Park · Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Free
![Historic Pittock Mansion overlooking Portland Oregon from the West Hills]()
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: 3229 NW Pittock Dr · 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in September, noon on Tuesdays, last admission 30 minutes before close · Adults $17, seniors and students $15, ages 6 to 18 $14, under 6 free
![keep portland weird sign]()
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Things to do · North and Northeast
Plan it: Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave · Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, about 20 to 25 minutes from downtown · Kennedy School's soaking pool is $5 for day visitors, free for hotel guests (mcmenamins.com, c
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Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: Naito Pkwy from SW Harrison St to NW Glisan St · Open 5 a.m. to midnight · Free (portland.gov)
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Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
![Storefronts and an ice cream shop along Mississippi Avenue in Portland Oregon]()
Things to do · North and Northeast
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
![portland tram]()
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: Lower terminal at 3303 S Bond Ave · Weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays · $9 round trip
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Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: Council Crest Park, SW Council Crest Dr, 1,073 feet up, open 5 a.m. to midnight, no cars 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. · Mt. Tabor Park, SE 60th Ave and Salmon St, closed to cars all day Wednesday (portland.gov)
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Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: 5,200 acres and more than 80 miles of trail · Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Free (portland.gov)
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Washington Park · 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when checked, last entry 4:30, hours shift by season · Ages 12 and up $26, 2 to 11 $21, under 2 free
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Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
Plan it: Start at the Lower Macleay trailhead in NW Portland and follow Balch Creek up to the Stone House · Free · Forest Park is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (portland.gov)
![The downtown Portland skyline at dusk seen from Departure Rooftop Bar]()
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: 525 SW Morrison St, 15th floor · Check departureportland.com for the day's hours
Things to do · Southeast
Plan it: At the east end of the Sellwood Bridge · Rides, mini golf and games run spring through fall, roller skating year-round · Buy ride wristbands online ahead
![antonina speaking at OMSI museum Portland]()
Things to do · Southeast
Plan it: 1945 SE Water Ave · OMSI After Dark is 21 and over, 6 to 10 p.m. on select evenings; the next one listed is September 30, 2026
Things to do · Downtown and the Pearl
Plan it: Heads up, as of 2026 the market runs Saturdays only, every Saturday from March through the last Saturday before Christmas (December 19 in 2026) · 2 SW Naito Pkwy in Waterfront Park · Free to browse (portlandsatu
Things to do · North and Northeast
Plan it: Cathedral Park, N Edison St and Pittsburg Ave, under the St. Johns Bridge · Open 5 a.m. to midnight · Check the festival's current dates before planning around it (portland.gov)
Things to do · Northwest and the West Hills
![The Portland Oregon White Stag sign at dusk]()
Parks, lakes and views · Old Town
The White Stag sign; the best view is from the Burnside Bridge sidewalk
From Portland Viewpoints
![Best view downtown Portland]()
Parks, lakes and views · North Portland
The Fremont Bridge with the skyline behind it
From Portland Viewpoints
![Downtown Portland from the Departure rooftop]()
Parks, lakes and views · Downtown
A rooftop bar at 525 SW Morrison St, one block from Pioneer Courthouse Square
From Portland Viewpoints
![Mt. Hood at sunset from Powell Butte]()
Parks, lakes and views · Southeast Portland
Mt. Hood over open meadows, with trails
From Portland Viewpoints
![The Hawthorne Bridge and downtown Portland from the waterfront]()
Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Eastbank Esplanade
Parks, lakes and views · Downtown and the Central Eastside
The skyline from the river; the Esplanade side is the wider view
From Portland Viewpoints
![The Fremont Bridge from NW Westover Road]()
Parks, lakes and views · Northwest Portland
The Fremont Bridge with Mt. Adams behind it, from the top of a staircase off Westover
From Portland Viewpoints
![Mt. Hood over Portland from Council Crest]()
Parks, lakes and views · Southwest Portland
The highest point in Portland; you can drive to the top · Hours: Open 5 a.m. to midnight; the road gate closes to cars from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
From Portland Viewpoints
![The Mt. Tabor reservoir with downtown Portland behind it]()
Parks, lakes and views · Southeast Portland
The skyline from an extinct volcano inside the city
From Portland Viewpoints
![Downtown Portland and Mt. Hood from the OHSU campus]()
OHSU Campus, by the Aerial Tram
Parks, lakes and views · South Waterfront
Ride the tram up from the South Waterfront terminal · Fee: $9 round trip; weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays
From Portland Viewpoints
Parks, lakes and views
The Rose Garden and the staircase by the tennis courts
From Portland Viewpoints
![Downtown Portland and Mt. Hood from Pittock Mansion]()
Parks, lakes and views · West Hills
The overlook behind the mansion; you don’t need a house ticket for it · Hours: Grounds open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the main lot is paid, and the gravel turnouts below are free · Fee: House tours $17 for adults (Pittock Mansio
From Portland Viewpoints
Waterfalls · Silver Falls
Parking and status: Oregon State Parks day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
Waterfalls · Willamette Valley foothills
From The Best Waterfalls Near Portland · about 1 hr 10 min from Portland
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Waterfalls · Willamette Valley foothills
Fee 2026: No fee. Private land the state approved buying in Sept 2026, rough road
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 1 hr 30 min from Portland
![Trail of Ten Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Silver Falls State Park
Fee 2026: $10 day-use permit, $12 out of state
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 1 hr 15 min from Portland
![Domaine Serene from above]()
Drink · Dundee Hills, Dayton
Reservations: Strongly encouraged, walk-ins for wine by the glass · Tastings from: $60 estate flight
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 50 min from Portland
![Vineyards near Bergström from above]()
Drink · Dundee
Reservations: By appointment · Tastings from: Private tastings, price not posted
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 40 min from Portland
![A tasting table at Domaine Roy & fils]()
Drink · Dundee
Reservations: Book ahead, daily 11 to 5 · Tastings from: $50, waived with a two-bottle purchase
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 40 min from Portland
![The patio at Stoller Family Estate]()
Drink · Dundee Hills, Dayton
Reservations: Not required, walk-ins welcome, daily 10:30 to 5:30 · Tastings from: $25 classic flight
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 45 min from Portland
![The Sokol Blosser tasting room]()
Drink · Dundee Hills, Dayton
Reservations: Highly recommended, especially weekends · Tastings from: $40, waived with a two-bottle purchase
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 40 min from Portland
![Vineyard rows near Soter from above]()
Drink · Carlton
Reservations: Required · Tastings from: $40, waived with a four-bottle purchase
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 50 min from Portland
Drink · Ribbon Ridge, Newberg
Reservations: Recommended, required for groups over 6 · Tastings from: $35 to $45 flights
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 45 min from Portland
![The Knudsen Vineyards patio]()
Drink · Dundee
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome, required for 9 or more · Tastings from: $35, one flight waived per two bottles
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 45 min from Portland
![The Domaine Drouhin tasting room garden]()
Drink · Dundee Hills, Dayton
Reservations: Required, up to 90 days ahead, four per booking · Tastings from: $25 intro, $40 signature
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 45 min from Portland
![Wine on a table at White Rose Estate]()
Drink · Dundee Hills, Dayton
Reservations: Suggested, walk-ins first come · Tastings from: $65
From Memorable Willamette Valley Wineries Worth Visiting · about 45 min from Portland
199 stops with my photos and notes, 110 more places from my maps.
110 more places from my guides
Rewarding Farmers Markets in Portland, Oregon Portland Farmers Market at PSU · Hollywood Farmers Market · Portland Farmers Market – Kenton · Milwaukie Farmers Market · Hillsdale Farmers Market · Hillsboro Farmers' Markets – Orenco Station · Lake Oswego Farmers' Market · Tigard Farmers Market · Beaverton Farmers Market
The Best Brunch in Portland Pine State Biscuits | Schuyler · Stacked Sandwich Shop · Besaws · Jam On Hawthorne · Gravy · HunnyMilk · Pambiche · Off The Griddle
Enchanting Oregon Lavender Farms Durant at Red Ridge Farms · Mountainside Lavender Farm · Eagle Creek Lavender · Wayward Winds Lavender Farm · Little Lavender Shop
Fun Spring Activities in Portland, Oregon PDX Cherry Blossoms · Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden · Adelman Peony Gardens · Duniway Park Lilac Garden
The Best Breweries in Portland StormBreaker Brewing · Cascade Brewing Barrel House · Wayfinder Beer · Culmination Brewing
U-Pick Pumpkin Patches Near Portland Topaz Farm · Bella Organic Farm · The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island · Plumper Pumpkin Patch & Tree Farm · Fazio Farms Corn Maze · Roloff Farms · Bauman's Farm and Garden · Lee Farms · Liepold Farms · Hoffman Farms Store
Unforgettable Portland Tasting Menus Langbaan · Willow Restaurant · Castagna Restaurant
Portland Pizzas Apizza Scholls · Pizza Jerk · Handsome Pizza · East Glisan Pizza Lounge · Lovely's Fifty Fifty · Red Sauce Pizza · Gracie’s Apizza · Life of Pie · Ranch PDX, NW 21st · Ex Novo Brewing Co.
The Best Museums in Portland World Forestry Center · Oregon Rail Heritage Center · Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Cozy Wine Bars in Portland, Oregon Fullerton Wines · Bar Norman · Frank Wine Bar · Corkscrew Wine Bar · Bar Diane · Dame · Arden Restaurant Portland · Division Wines
The Best Hotels in Portland for Every Budget The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton · The Heathman Hotel · Hotel deLuxe · Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel · Portland's White House
Mouthwatering Portland Doughnuts Worth the Calories coco donuts · Sesame Donuts · Doe Donuts · Annie's Donut Shop
Celebrating Christmas in Portland Oregon Ballet Theatre School · Southeast Peacock Lane
Breathtaking Flower Fields Near Portland Schreiner's Iris Gardens · West Union Gardens · Lilac Gardens-Hulda Klager · Swan Island Dahlias
Safest Cities in Oregon West Linn · Sherwood – Tualatin South · Monmouth · Milwaukie · Lebanon · Silverton · Keizer · Independence
Visiting the Peaceful Portland Grotto The Grotto
Craft Breweries in Oregon Gigantic Brewing – Brewery & Taproom · Baerlic Brewery & Taproom · Block 15 Brewing Co. · Breakside Brewery – DEKUM · Ruse Brewing · Migration Brewing – Gresham · Occidental Brewing Company
Stunning Oregon State Parks You Can’t Afford to Miss Tryon Creek State Natural Area · L.L. Stub Stewart State Park · Milo McIver State Park
Outstanding Oregon Wineries Beaux Frères · Alexana Winery · Antica Terra Winery · Teutonic Wine Company · Abbott Claim – By Appointment
Prime Portland Ice Cream Shops Cloud City Ice Cream · Handel's Homemade Ice Cream · Eb & Bean SE
High-Spirited Portland Cocktail Bars You Won’t Soon Forget Scotch Lodge · Palomar · Bar West
Bend and Central Oregon 121 places Region guide
Food · Westside
Food · Northwest
![Hikers above No Name Lake on Broken Top]()
Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · Permit: $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit from Recreation.gov, required June 15 to October 15 · Road: Forest Roads 370 and 380 past Todd Lake are rou
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 30 min from Portland
![Sparks Lake at sunset]()
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
Trail facts: Parking: $5 per vehicle May to September, or a Northwest Forest Pass
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
![Tumalo Falls in the fall]()
Hikes · West of Bend
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · Season: the road is closed to cars about November to late May · Dogs on leash, but not on the Bridge Creek Trail in Bend’s watershed
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 30 min from Portland
![Snow-covered trees and Mt. Bachelor from the summit at sunrise]()
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 30 min from Portland
![The Misery Ridge Trail above the Crooked River at Smith Rock]()
Misery Ridge Trail, Smith Rock
Hikes · Terrebonne
Trail facts: Parking: Smith Rock State Park day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state) · Open year-round · Dogs on leash
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![Fly fishing on the Metolius River]()
Hikes · Camp Sherman
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 5 min from Portland
![Inside Lava River Cave]()
Hikes · Newberry
Trail facts: Season: open early May to September 15 · Entry: free timed ticket on Recreation.gov ($2 reservation fee), plus a Forest Pass per vehicle
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 15 min from Portland
![A hiker above Green Lakes]()
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · Permit: $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit from Recreation.gov, required June 15 to October 15
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 35 min from Portland
![The Cascades from Paulina Peak]()
Hikes · Newberry
Trail facts: Parking: $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass, covers every Newberry site · Season: the caldera road is usually open late May to mid-November
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr from Portland
![Tamolitch Blue Pool]()
Hikes · McKenzie River
Trail facts: Parking: no fee (Willamette National Forest) · Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Never park on Highway 126
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 5 min from Portland
![Proxy Falls]()
Hikes · McKenzie Pass
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · Season: the McKenzie Highway (OR 242) is closed to cars from early November to mid-June; it opened June 15 in 2026
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 5 min from Portland
![Fall color on the Deschutes River Trail]()
Hikes · Bend
Trail facts: Parking: free in town with no permit; the Benham Falls trailhead south of Bend takes $5 per vehicle or a Forest Pass
Hikes · Newberry
Trail facts: Parking: $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass, covers every Newberry site · Season: the caldera road is usually open late May to mid-November
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 55 min from Portland
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass at the Devils Lake trailhead · Permit: $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit from Recreation.gov, required June 15 to October 15
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
Hikes · Cascade Lakes
Trail facts: Starts at the Devils Lake trailhead · Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · Permit: $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit from Recreation.gov, required June 15 to October 15
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 40 min from Portland
Hikes · McKenzie River
Trail facts: Parking: no fee listed (Willamette National Forest)
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr from Portland
Hikes · Willamette Pass
Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 25 min from Portland
![Best things to do Bend Oregon]()
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Plan it: Downtown on the Deschutes · Free · Free Munch & Music concerts on July Thursday evenings (2026 series July 2 to August 6)
![Best Wine Bars Bend Oregon]()
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
![Floating Deschutes River in Bend Oregon]()
Float the Deschutes (Riverbend Park put-in)
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Plan it: Riverbend Park to Drake Park · Park & Float parking is free, the Ride the River shuttle is $5 a ride (June 13 to September 7 in 2026)
![hayden homes ampitheater bend oregon]()
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Plan it: Old Mill District · Tickets per show, about a $7 flat fee in person at the Ticket Mill versus higher online fees · Season runs May into October
![High Desert Museum Bend Oregon]()
Things to do · South and Newberry
![Downtown Bend Oregon, best places to live in oregon]()
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Plan it: East side of Bend · Free parking · Trail open year-round, summit road usually mid-April through October, sunrise to sunset
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
![McMenamins Old St. Francis School]()
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Things to do · Downtown and Old Mill
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
![Newberry National Volcanic Monument]()
Newberry National Volcanic Monument (Lava Lands)
Things to do · South and Newberry
Plan it: South of Bend off US 97 · $5 per vehicle per day or a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass, one pass covers every Newberry site · Lava Lands open May to early October, the caldera road late May to
![Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake]()
Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
Plan it: Forest Roads 370 and 380 past Todd Lake are very rugged, high-clearance 4WD strongly recommended · $5 per vehicle or a Forest Pass · A $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit from Recreation.gov is required Ju
![Smith Rock State Park with the Crooked River winding below the tuff cliffs near Bend]()
Things to do · North and Smith Rock
Plan it: Terrebonne, north of Bend · $10 day-use permit per vehicle, more for out-of-state visitors · Year-round
![Snow-covered pines and Mount Bachelor under a pink sunrise sky from Tumalo Mountain near Bend]()
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
Plan it: West of Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway · 2026-27 opening day is set for December 4 · The summer scenic chairlift ran June 25 to October 4 in 2026
![Lava River Cave]()
Things to do · South and Newberry
Plan it: Newberry National Volcanic Monument · Open early May to September 15 · Free timed ticket on Recreation.gov ($2 reservation fee) plus a Forest Pass per vehicle
![Tumalo Falls]()
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
Plan it: West of Bend · $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass · The road is closed to cars about November to late May
Things to do · South and Newberry
Plan it: South of Bend off US 97 · $5 per vehicle or a Forest Pass
![Sparks Lake]()
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
Plan it: On the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway · $5 per vehicle May to September or a Northwest Forest Pass
Things to do · South and Newberry
![Sisters Oregon]()
Things to do · North and Smith Rock
Things to do · West side and Cascade Lakes
Plan it: West edge of Bend · Free · Dogs on leash on every trail
McKenzie River Trailhead (Trail Bridge)
Waterfalls · Start here
Know before you go: No fee or pass required · Day use 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. · The lot fills on nice weekends. Don’t park along Highway 126 or at EWEB access points
![The Tamolitch Blue Pool from the trail above it]()
Waterfalls · 2.1 miles up the McKenzie River Trail
Know before you go: About 37 degrees on average, with cliffs 10 to 60 feet high. People have been severely injured or killed here, so don’t jump
![Smith Rock State Park with the Crooked River winding below the tuff cliffs near Bend]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
Best time: Spring and fall · Fee 2026: $10 state park parking
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 3 hr from Portland
![sparks lake bend, most beautiful places oregon]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
Best time: July to September · Fee 2026: Recreation pass May 1 to September 30
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 4 hr from Portland
![BEST OREGON HIKES]()
Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 6 miles · Elevation 1,400 feet · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 40 min from Portland
![COOL OREGON HIKES]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 5.5-miles · Elevation 1,800 ft · Trail facts: Parking: Smith Rock State Park day-use permit, $10 a day ($12 out of state)
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
![Proxy Falls, best hikes oregon]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 1.6 miles · Elevation 140 feet · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
![Green lakes trail near Bend]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 9 miles · Elevation 1,180 feet · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 45 min from Portland
![tamolitch blue pool, best hikes in oregon]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 4.2 miles out and back · Elevation 300 ft · Trail facts: Parking: no fee (Willamette National Forest)
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 2 hr 30 min from Portland
![Newberry National Volcanic Monument]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 2 miles out and back · Trail facts: Parking: $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass, covers every Newberry site · Season: the caldera road is usually open late May to mid-Novemb
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 4 hr from Portland
![Tumalo Falls in the fall near Bend, Oregon]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 1-mile out and back · Elevation 350 ft · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 35 min from Portland
![best hikes near Bend Oregon]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 46 miles · Elevation 7,050 feet · Trail facts: Permit: overnight trips in the Three Sisters Wilderness need an overnight permit from Recreation.gov
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 15 min from Portland
![The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits - 22. Steens Mountain Gorges Loop (Multi-Day Oregon Hike)]()
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 6.1 miles · Elevation 1,600 feet · Trail facts: Parking: $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass, covers every Newberry site
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 55 min from Portland
Hikes · Central Oregon
Distance 12.2 miles · Elevation 4,900 ft · Trail facts: Parking: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass at the Devils Lake trailhead
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 3 hr 45 min from Portland
![Paulina Lake and Paulina Peak]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 4 hr from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Central Cascades
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 3 hr 15 min from Portland
![A bench over Detroit Lake]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Cascades
Fee and status: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at the Mongold day-use area
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 1 hr 55 min from Portland
![Sparks Lake at sunset with South Sister and Broken Top]()
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 3 hr 50 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Central Cascades
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 2 hr 30 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 4 hr from Portland
Towns and cities · Central Oregon
Population 103,390 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 3 hr 10 min from Portland
![Best hikes Bend Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Central Oregon
Large city · By the numbers: Population 103,390 · median rent $1,883
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 3 hr 10 min from Portland
![Broken Top Trail to No Name Lake]()
Things to do · Central Oregon
Best months: Late July through September · Fee: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass, plus a $1 Central Cascades Wilderness day permit June 15 to October 15
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 3 hr 40 min from Portland
Things to do · Mt. Hood
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 1 hr 35 min from Portland
![Proxy Falls Oregon]()
Things to do · Central Oregon
Best months: When the McKenzie Highway (OR 242) is open, usually July to October · Fee: $5 day pass or a Northwest Forest Pass
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
Things to do · Central Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 3 hr 15 min from Portland
Things to do · Central Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 3 hr 20 min from Portland
Things to do · Central Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 2 hr 45 min from Portland
![Things to do Oregon]()
Things to do · Central Oregon
Best months: Spring and fall · Fee: $10 a day, $12 out of state
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 2 hr 50 min from Portland
![best waterfalls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Bend
Fee 2026: $5 day pass or Northwest Forest Pass. The road is closed to cars roughly November to late May
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 3 hr 45 min from Portland
![Proxy Falls, best waterfalls near Bend Oregon]()
Waterfalls · McKenzie Pass
Fee 2026: $5 day pass or Northwest Forest Pass. Hwy 242 is closed from early November to mid-June
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 3 hr from Portland
![Salt Creek Falls Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Willamette Pass
Fee 2026: $5 day-use fee or Northwest Forest Pass
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 3 hr from Portland
![Oregon best waterfallas]()
Waterfalls · McKenzie River
Fee 2026: None
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 2 hr 45 min from Portland
![paulina falls, best waterfalls near bend oregon]()
Waterfalls · Newberry Volcanic Monument
Fee 2026: $5 day pass or Northwest Forest Pass
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 3 hr 45 min from Portland
![Downing Creek Falls, Best waterfalls near bend Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Detroit, Hwy 22
Fee 2026: None
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 2 hr 15 min from Portland
82 stops with my photos and notes, 39 more places from my maps.
39 more places from my guides
Enchanting Oregon Lavender Farms Cascade Lavender
Campgrounds Near Bend, Oregon Elk Lake Campground · Islet Campground · Fall River Campground · Smiling River Campgrounds · Crane Prairie Campground · Paulina Lake Campground · Cultus Lake Campground · Lava Lake Campground · Soda Creek Campground · Devils Lake Campground · Olallie Campground · Tumalo State Park Campground · Deschutes Campground · Reservoir Campground · Little Crater Campground
Waterfalls Near Bend, Oregon Koosah Falls · Fall Creek Falls · Upper Proxy falls · Marion Falls
Bend Breweries Worth the Wait Crux Fermentation Project · 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Bend · The Ale Apothecary · Immersion Brewing · Bevel Craft Brewing · Boneyard Beer · Bridge 99 Brewery · Craft Kitchen & Brewery · Monkless Belgian Ales · Oblivion Brewing Co. · Spider City Brewing Company
Oregon Caves to Explore This Summer Skylight Cave · Arnold Ice Cave Road · Boyd Cave · Redmond Caves · Derrick Cave
Charming Bend Wine Bars Flights Wine Bar & Restaurant · Evoke Winery
Charming Cocktail Bars in Bend, Oregon Waypoint by Bend Brewing
North Central Oregon 8 places Region guide
Parks, lakes and views · Central Oregon
Best time: Spring and fall · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 4 hr from Portland
Things to do · Central Oregon
Best months: Spring and fall · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 4 hr from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Painted Hills Unit
Easy, 1/4 mile loop
Parks, lakes and views · Painted Hills Unit
Easy, 1/4 mile loop
Parks, lakes and views · Painted Hills Unit
Easy, 1/4 mile loop
Parks, lakes and views · Painted Hills Unit
Easy, 1/2 mile out and back
Parks, lakes and views · Painted Hills Unit
Easy to moderate, 1.6 miles out and back, 400 feet of gain
7 stops with my photos and notes, 1 more places from my maps.
1 more places from my guides
Stunning Oregon State Parks You Can’t Afford to Miss Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Southern Oregon 31 places Region guide
Cleetwood Cove Trail, Crater Lake
Hikes
Trail facts: 2026 status: closed for rebuilding for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons (Crater Lake National Park)
From Hikes Near Bend, Oregon · about 1 hr 55 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Oregon
Best time: July to September · Fee 2026: $30 per vehicle in summer
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 4 hr 30 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Cascades
Best time: Spring through fall · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 4 hr from Portland
Hikes · Southern Oregon
Distance 2.2 miles · Elevation 700 feet · Trail facts: 2026 status: closed for rebuilding for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons (Crater Lake National Park)
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 4 hr 20 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Oregon
Fee and status: National park pass $15 to $30, no cash. The Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only way down to the water, is closed all season
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 4 hr 20 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 4 hr 10 min from Portland
![Mt. McLoughlin above Lake of the Woods]()
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 5 hr 5 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southern Oregon
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 4 hr 50 min from Portland
![Medford Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Southern Oregon
Population 86,315 (Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
From The 10 Largest Cities in Oregon By Population · about 4 hr 20 min from Portland
![Ashland Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Southern Oregon
Small town · By the numbers: Population 21,259 · median rent $1,387
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 4 hr 35 min from Portland
![Medford Oregon]()
Towns and cities · Southern Oregon
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 86,315 · median rent $1,376
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 4 hr 20 min from Portland
Towns and cities · Southern Oregon
Medium-sized city · By the numbers: Population 39,311 · median rent $1,217
From Best Places to Live in Oregon · about 3 hr 55 min from Portland
Things to do · Southern Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 4 hr from Portland
![Crater Lake]()
Things to do · Southern Oregon
Best months: July to September · Fee: $30 per vehicle in summer
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 4 hr 30 min from Portland
![Crack-in-the-Ground]()
Things to do · Central Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 5 hr 15 min from Portland
Things to do · Southern Oregon
Best months: Spring through fall · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 3 hr 50 min from Portland
Things to do · Southern Oregon
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 4 hr 35 min from Portland
Things to do · Southern Oregon
Fee: No boat tours for now: the Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only way down to the dock, is closed for rebuilding for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 4 hr 20 min from Portland
![Toketee Falls]()
Waterfalls · Umpqua National Forest
Fee 2026: None listed by the Forest Service
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 4 hr 15 min from Portland
![Waterfalls in Oregon]()
Waterfalls · Umpqua National Forest
Fee 2026: None listed by the Forest Service
From The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Oregon · about 4 hr 30 min from Portland
20 stops with my photos and notes, 11 more places from my maps.
11 more places from my guides
Enchanting Oregon Lavender Farms Lavender Fields Forever · Growing Miracles Lavender Garden
Charming Oregon Small Towns Jacksonville · Cottage Grove
Craft Breweries in Oregon Alesong Brewing & Blending
Stunning Oregon State Parks You Can’t Afford to Miss Fort Rock State Natural Area · Valley of the Rogue State Park
Oregon Wine Regions Worth Getting Excited About Rogue Valley · Applegate Valley · Umpqua Valley Wineries
Oregon Caves to Explore This Summer Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Eastern Oregon 27 places Region guide
Parks, lakes and views · Northeast Oregon
Best time: July to September · Fee 2026: $10 at Wallowa Lake State Park, Forest Pass at trailheads
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southeast Oregon
Best time: July to October · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 6 hr from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southeast Oregon
Best time: Spring and fall · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 7 hr from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Southeast Oregon
Best time: Late spring to early fall · Fee 2026: No fee
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 7 hr 30 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Northeast Oregon
Best time: May to October · Fee 2026: No fee at the overlook
From The Most Beautiful Places in Oregon · about 6 hr 30 min to the overlook from Portland
Hikes · Eastern Oregon
Distance 8 miles · Elevation 2,450 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
![juniper gulch trail, leslie gulch, best hikes oregon]()
Hikes · Eastern Oregon
Distance 3.3 miles out and back · Elevation 1,000ft
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 7 hr 5 min from Portland
![BEST HIKES OREGON]()
Hikes · Eastern Oregon
Distance 38 miles · Elevation 8,264 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 5 hr 25 min from Portland
![Steens Mountain Oregon]()
Steens Mountain Gorges Loop (Multi-Day Oregon Hike)
Hikes · Eastern Oregon
Distance 28 miles · Elevation 5,240 feet
From The Best Hikes in Oregon, From Easy Walks to Epic Summits · about 6 hr 50 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Eastern Oregon
Fee and status: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Lake Owyhee State Park
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 6 hr 45 min from Portland
Parks, lakes and views · Eastern Oregon
Fee and status: $10 a day parking permit, $12 out of state at Wallowa Lake State Park
From Legendary Oregon Lakes Perfect for Summer · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
![Steens Mountain Oregon]()
Things to do · Eastern Oregon
Best months: July to October · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 6 hr 55 min from Portland
![Hells Canyon]()
Things to do · Eastern Oregon
Best months: May to October · Fee: No fee at the overlook
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 6 hr 30 min from Portland
![Alvord Desert]()
Things to do · Eastern Oregon
Best months: Late spring to early fall · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 7 hr 30 min from Portland
![Owyhee Canyonlands]()
Things to do · Eastern Oregon
Best months: Spring and fall · Fee: No fee
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 7 hr from Portland
![best things to do in Oregon]()
Things to do · Eastern Oregon
Best months: July to September
From The Best Things to Do in Oregon · about 5 hr 30 min from Portland
16 stops with my photos and notes, 11 more places from my maps.
11 more places from my guides
Charming Oregon Small Towns Baker City
Stunning Oregon State Parks You Can’t Afford to Miss Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Oregon Wine Regions Worth Getting Excited About Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area
Steens Mountain & Alvord Desert Frenchglen · Alvord Hot Springs Bath House & Campground · Frog Spring – Alvord Desert Access · The Fields Station · East Rim Overlook · Kiger Gorge Overlook · Fish Lake Recreation Site · Kiger Mustang Viewing Area