Oregon

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Plan your Oregon trip

First time in Oregon, or just trying to make sense of a big state with a short trip? Start here. This is the map I’d draw for a friend, the whole thing in one place, so you can find your way to the part you actually need.

From Antonina, who’s been at this a while
When to come
May through October
For most of the state. Come in winter if you’re here to ski.
How long
A long weekend per region
A full week if you want to link two of them together.
Do you need a car
Yes, basically always
Portland is walkable. Everywhere else, you’ll want to drive.
Where to start
Portland + the Gorge
Easiest landing, and an hour from waterfalls. Then pick a direction.

Step one

Choose your Oregon

Pick a region and I’ll hand you the whole thing. Where to stay, what to eat, what to skip.

The practical stuff

Before you go

Timing

Best time to visit Oregon

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Lodging

Where to stay, by region

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Getting around

Renting a car & driving Oregon

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Packing

What to actually pack

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Weather

Oregon weather, month by month

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Money

What an Oregon trip costs

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Moving here

Thinking about making the move

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With kids

Oregon with little ones

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Antonina

A note from me

I built this page because I get the same questions over and over, usually from friends-of-friends about to book a trip. So here’s everything I’d tell them, in order. Start wherever makes sense and ignore the rest.

Antonina

Before you go

Field notes from Oregon

Where I’ve been lately, what’s actually worth the drive right now, and the occasional spot I probably shouldn’t share.