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Things to Do in Oregon

There are 86 attractions in Oregon. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, interactive science museum with exhibits and planetarium, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive science museum with exhibits and planetarium
Museum
Crater Lake National Park
2
Crater Lake National Park
National park protecting deep volcanic crater lake
Park
Portland Art Museum
3
Portland Art Museum
Art museum with regional and international collections
Museum
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
4
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
Marble cave network within old-growth forest preserve
Park
High Desert Museum
5
High Desert Museum
Museum interpreting regional natural and cultural history
Museum
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
6
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Fossil-rich badlands and paleontological sites in Oregon
Park
Columbia River Maritime Museum
7
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Maritime museum interpreting Columbia River's nautical history
Museum
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
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Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Regional museum exhibiting minerals, gems, and fossils
Museum
Crater Lake
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Crater Lake
Deep volcanic lake in Oregon, famous for clarity
Lake
Mount Hood
10
Mount Hood
Oregon volcanic peak and prominent Cascade stratovolcano
Mountain
Mill Ends Park
11
Mill Ends Park
World's smallest park, a tiny urban green space
Park
Mount Mazama
12
Mount Mazama
Collapsed volcano forming Crater Lake in Oregon
Mountain
Providence Park
13
Providence Park
Portland stadium hosting soccer and sporting events
Park
Mount Bachelor
14
Mount Bachelor
Dormant volcano and ski resort in Oregon
Mountain
Mount Jefferson (Oregon)
15
Mount Jefferson (Oregon)
Stratovolcano in Cascades, challenging alpine climbs
Mountain
Bull Mountain, Oregon
16
Bull Mountain, Oregon
Forest-covered mountain near Portland, popular hiking area
Mountain
Three Sisters (Oregon)
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Three Sisters (Oregon)
Three volcanic peaks in Oregon's Cascade Range
Mountains
Hayward Field
18
Hayward Field
Historic University of Oregon track stadium hosting major meets
Stadium
Blue Mountains (Pacific Northwest)
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Blue Mountains (Pacific Northwest)
Mountain range in Oregon with volcanic origins
Mountains
Mount McLoughlin
20
Mount McLoughlin
Prominent Cascade volcano in Oregon with alpine summit
Mountain
Mount Thielsen
21
Mount Thielsen
Oregon volcanic peak notable for its spire-like summit
Mountain
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
22
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Aviation and space museum featuring iconic aircraft exhibits
Museum
Upper Klamath Lake
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Upper Klamath Lake
Large freshwater lake supporting rich birdlife
Lake
24
Wallowa Mountains
Mountain range in northeastern Oregon with glaciated peaks
Mountains
Haystack Rock
25
Haystack Rock
Iconic 235-foot sea stack and wildlife refuge
Island
Mount Scott (Klamath County, Oregon)
26
Mount Scott (Klamath County, Oregon)
Volcanic summit within Crater Lake region, scenic views
Mountain
Roxy Ann Peak
27
Roxy Ann Peak
Prominent volcanic peak near Medford with hiking trails
Mountain
Sacajawea Peak (Oregon)
28
Sacajawea Peak (Oregon)
Highest summit of Oregon's Wallowa Mountains
Mountain
Three Fingered Jack
29
Three Fingered Jack
Volcanic peak in Oregon's Cascades, jagged remnant
Mountain
30
Trillium Lake
Recreational lake beneath Mount Hood, scenic reflections
Reservoir
Broken Top
31
Broken Top
Stratovolcanic peak in the Cascade Range
Mountain
Cape Blanco (Oregon)
32
Cape Blanco (Oregon)
Oregon headland with historic lighthouse and bluffs
Cape
Mount Bailey (Oregon)
33
Mount Bailey (Oregon)
Shield volcano and forested peak in Oregon
Mountain
Oregon Zoo
34
Oregon Zoo
Large zoo in Portland with conservation programs
Park
Steens Mountain
35
Steens Mountain
Prominent fault-block mountain range in southeastern Oregon
Mountain
Belknap Crater
36
Belknap Crater
Volcanic cinder cone within Oregon's Newberry volcanic field
Crater
Detroit Lake
37
Detroit Lake
Reservoir in Oregon popular for boating, fishing
Reservoir
Fort Clatsop
38
Fort Clatsop
Lewis and Clark winter encampment replica at coast
Park
Portland Japanese Garden
39
Portland Japanese Garden
Traditional Japanese garden noted for authentic design
Park
Diamond Lake (Oregon)
40
Diamond Lake (Oregon)
Alpine lake in Oregon's Cascade Range
Lake
Forest Park (Portland, Oregon)
41
Forest Park (Portland, Oregon)
Expansive urban forest park in Portland
Park
International Rose Test Garden
42
International Rose Test Garden
Historic rose garden in Portland for cultivar testing
Park
Wizard Island
43
Wizard Island
Volcanic cinder cone island inside Crater Lake
Island
Black Crater
44
Black Crater
Volcanic crater feature in Oregon Cascades
Crater
Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint
45
Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon scenic viewpoint overlooking Rogue River valley vistas
Park
Smith Rock State Park
46
Smith Rock State Park
Climbing and canyon park famed for volcanic cliffs
Park
Astoria Column
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Astoria Column
Historic column monument offering panoramic views over Astoria
Park
Diamond Craters
48
Diamond Craters
Lava field with volcanic craters and basalt features
Crater
Fort Klamath
49
Fort Klamath
19th-century military post near Upper Klamath Lake
Park
Hoyt Arboretum
50
Hoyt Arboretum
City arboretum with international tree collections and trails
Park
Jordan Craters
51
Jordan Craters
Oregon volcanic field featuring lava flows and craters
Crater
Lan Su Chinese Garden
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
Authentic Suzhou-style Chinese garden in Portland
Park
Leach Botanical Garden
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Leach Botanical Garden
Botanical garden preserving native Pacific Northwest plants
Park
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Extensive coastal sand dunes offering recreation and wildlife habitat
Park
Silver Falls State Park
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Silver Falls State Park
Oregon park famed for its Trail of Ten Falls
Park
Waldo Park
56
Waldo Park
Small coastal city park with picnic areas
Park
Big Hole (Oregon)
57
Big Hole (Oregon)
Crater
Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area
58
Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area
Coastal natural area with a collapsed sea cave
Park
Jamison Square
59
Jamison Square
Urban plaza in Portland featuring interactive fountain
Park
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
60
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Vast Oregon refuge protecting wetlands and migratory birds
Park
Oswald West State Park
61
Oswald West State Park
Oregon coastal park with old-growth forest and surf
Park
Pioneer Courthouse Square
62
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Urban public square hosting events in downtown Portland
Park
Rooster Rock State Park
63
Rooster Rock State Park
Columbia River Gorge park with iconic basalt column
Park
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
64
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Small riverside park offering trails and picnic areas
Park
The Pioneer (Eugene, Oregon)
65
The Pioneer (Eugene, Oregon)
Monumental statue in Eugene, Oregon
Park
Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
66
Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
Offshore wildlife refuge protecting seabirds and marine mammals
Park
Willamette Falls
67
Willamette Falls
Large cascade on the Willamette River near Oregon City
Waterfall
Abert Rim
68
Abert Rim
Extensive volcanic escarpment and dramatic cliff rim
Cliff
Modoc Point
69
Modoc Point
Promontory overlooking Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon
Cliff
Oregon Badlands Wilderness
70
Oregon Badlands Wilderness
High-desert wilderness with volcanic formations and canyons
Area
Oregon Jewish Museum
71
Oregon Jewish Museum
Museum documenting Jewish history and culture in Oregon
Museum
Tillamook Air Museum
72
Tillamook Air Museum
Aviation museum housed in historic airship hangar
Museum
Washington Square Transit Center
73
Washington Square Transit Center
Major public transit hub in downtown Tigard
Square
Bagby Guard Station
74
Bagby Guard Station
Historic forest guard station and trailhead in Oregon
Historical Site
75
Coos Art Museum
Regional art museum showcasing Pacific Northwest artists
Museum
Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum
76
Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum
Open-air museum preserving Pioneer homesteads in Oregon
Museum
Lost Forest Research Natural Area
77
Lost Forest Research Natural Area
Protected research forest preserving unique high-elevation ecology
Area
78
Museum of Contemporary Craft
Museum of contemporary craft showcasing modern handcrafted works
Museum
Oregon Air and Space Museum
79
Oregon Air and Space Museum
Regional aviation and space museum in Oregon
Museum
Pumice Castle
80
Pumice Castle
Volcanic rock formation resembling a ruined castle
Cliff
Sandy Glacier Headwall
81
Sandy Glacier Headwall
Steep glacial headwall on Mount Hood
Cliff
82
Canby Depot Museum
Local railroad depot museum preserving Canby history
Museum
Newberry Crater
83
Newberry Crater
Large volcanic caldera and lava fields in Oregon
Crater
The Museum at Warm Springs
84
The Museum at Warm Springs
Tribal museum interpreting Warm Springs tribal history
Museum
Bad Lands
85
Bad Lands
Eroded badlands landscape with dramatic rock formations
Area
86
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
Historic gold-mining dredge and surrounding heritage park
Museum