Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, The Glass Forge, Lincoln City Glass Center, Seaside Inverted Experience, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Oregon State Capitol, Gilbert House Children's Museum.
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The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE! Enjoy over three-and-a-half acres of indoor exhibit space.
I first heard of WAAAM years ago, shortly after they opened. At first I thought "An antique airplane and car museum in Hood River? How good could that be?" I have come to rue those thoughts. If only I had visited much sooner. If you like antique planes, this is a must see, bucket list item. The number and variety of antique aircraft is simply astonishing. And the fact that the planes are maintained in flying condition - well, that is just fantastic. I am not a pilot, but I do like vintage aircraft. I love to see all the details that make up a craft that can take to the air, in the relatively simple form of old airplanes. You can see all the working bits in some of these planes. Take a look at the 1910 Curtis Pusher, where you CAN see everything. If you also like vintage cars, those are here in abundance as well. Would you like to learn how to drive old cars? WAAAM has you covered there as well. I have taken the Model T driving course, and will be back for another one. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about WAAAM, it is simply wonderful.
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This is a fully operational glass blowing shop, where you can get up close and even try your hand at blowing molten 2000 degree glass. The artisans are usually working producing all kinds of glass art from vases, bowls to paperweights and sculptural pieces. Come browse the gift shop, or just stay and visit. It does get warm so can be very nice in the winter!
Easy glass blowing for people who have never done it before. Wonderful selection of colors for making floats or ornaments. Awesome explanations!!
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Had a great time !! Fun place to visit and make your own creations !! I would absolutely recommend giving it a shot !
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A one-of-kind photo adventure with a vintage Seaside theme! All props are upside down (inverted) and hung from the ceiling, allowing for a fun interactive photo opportunity! Use your smartphone or ours, with the help of our staff take the best, fun pose in the scene of your choice, then invert it and you're now upside down!
We had a great time. Even my teenage son who hates having pictures taken of him was enjoying the experience. They did a great job during the photo shoot. Even after they went above and beyond to help us get a picture. I highly recommend
4.5 based on 211 reviews
The institute chronicles tribal heritage and the impact of Western migration from the Native American perspective.
Pendleton has a LOT of high quality cultural attractions, and ideally visitors should stay for a couple days and do them all, but if you only have time for one, this is where I’d send you. The addition of interpretive information about contemporary Native culture sets it apart from most museums, and you’ll leave with a good understanding of Plateau culture. Plan 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
You don't need to head to England to experience the genius of a Shakespearean play. Much closer to home is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival located in Ashland, Oregon. Every year at the end of October you can enjoy on average over ten of Shakespeare's plays performed in both classic and newly imagined style. Separate tickets are needed for each show which is held at one of the event campus's two indoor or one outdoor spaces.
Theater, Shakespeare and contemporary plays, creatively presented In a fabulous outdoor Elizabethian theater and in indoor venues to engage all ages and "likes". The town of Ashland is also enchanting with amazing music, arts and crafts, food, and drink. Take a break and visit crater lake too!
4.5 based on 2,738 reviews
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Newport, on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Our mission is to create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation. The Aquarium is a living classroom for all learning styles and ages. As one of Oregon's top tourist attractions, the Aquarium is a vital educational resource for the state, with over 40,000 students visiting the Aquarium each year. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and plays an active role in conservation and animal rehabilitation efforts.
Great Family Activity worth The 3hr Trip and Love the jelly fish tank and especially Love The Underwater Tunnels with The Sharks n Stingrays and School of Fish very very cool
4.5 based on 1,769 reviews
The Columbia River Maritime Museum tells the dramatic and inspiring stories of a mighty river, a vast ocean, and the generations of people who have made their living plying the waters of the region. The Museum is home to the largest collection of maritime artifacts in the Pacific Northwest (over 20,000 pieces in all), as well as a 19,000+ volume research library and more than 30,000 photographs. In addition to permanent and rotating exhibits, the campus includes a lightship, 3D movie theater, gift shop and the Barbey Maritime Center. Classes, workshops, demonstrations, lectures and other educational programs are offered regularly.
The museum has so much to explore about the fishing industry, canneries, coast guard rescues, etc. the museum fee also includes touring the light ship Columbia. Spent nearly two hours.
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Architecture and history enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to this white, Greek-style building whose rotunda is topped with a gold leaf statue representing Oregon's first settlers. Inside are murals depicting state history, and outside are sculptures, gardens and grounds for strolling or picnicking.
Always impressed by the Oregon State Capital building with its gold man standing watch over the Art Deco marble building built in the mid 1930s after the previous capital was destroyed by fire.
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Gilbert House Children's Museum (formerly known as A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village) is a private nonprofit children's museum connected to downtown Salem's Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, Gilbert House provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity. The Museum's mission is to "inspire children to learn through creative play." This is accomplished through fun and challenging exhibits, camps, birthday parties, membership opportunities and outreach programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities. The Museum is composed of three historic houses; the Rockenfield House, Gilbert House and Parrish House.
As Children museums go, this one is rates 2 thumbs way up! It has so many great features, learning, education and play areas. I will continue to take my Grandchildren back for many years.
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