Top Things to do in Oregon
Top Hotels in Oregon
- 1. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 2. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Hallmark Resort
- 5. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 6. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Bandon Inn
- 9. The Whaler
- 10. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
Things to do in Oregon, United States: The Best National Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Crater Lake National Park, Willamette National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest, Deschutes National Forest, Siuslaw National Forest, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills Unit, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Restaurants in Oregon
1. Crater Lake National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,026 reviews
Beautiful lake which is the centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park.
Reviewed By mgschmidt2019 - Dorsten, Germany
Blue, blue pure and intense colour allover with Wizard Island on one side! The deepest lake in the US, rised by a volcanic eruption, is a visitor´s resp. photographer´s dream. Surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range it offers unbelievable and beautiful views along the various trails and alongside the West and East Rim drive with more than 30 pullouts to inhale the dramatic scenery. Take your sandwiches, fruit and coffee with you to enjoy a great picnic near the Rim Village. The park´s entrance feeis $25 per vehicle, good for 7 days.
2. Willamette National Forest
3. Mount Hood National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 192 reviews
Scenic area that extends south from scenic Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams.
Reviewed By 614rishus - New York City, United States
I can't even believe how good the day was and how beautiful the lighting was. We started at around 3.45 PM and it took us 1 hour 10 mins to go to the top. The elevation gain is pretty steady, although its 1200ft so you need to be an average hiker to tackle this one. Its almost a 5 mile round trip, a hiking pole really helps manage the elevation gain towards the end of the hike. No views while hiking as you are just hiking up surrounded by beautiful pine trees, at the end you are treated to a beautiful view of Mount hood. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone who is going to this area. Its a must do activity.
4. Deschutes National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 201 reviews
Encompassing more than 1.6 million acres of Central Oregon, this region extends for about 100 miles with a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains of the Cascades.
Reviewed By pepevallejo
amazing place to visit with family or groups, nice views, good kids activity , clean and the gardeners work very hard to keep this area up to . at 100 %
5. Siuslaw National Forest
6. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills Unit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By PALTravel - Portland, United States
Sa many places have been in the news referring to over-tourism ... and it's not just the world-famous places ... the Painted Hills will soon have flowers blooming in the crevices and the photographers usually arrive in droves. Hopefully this year, the park will remain closed. Many tourists disobey the signs that request visitors stay on paths and walkways. It takes a long time to erase the human footprints.
7. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Birders making a trip to this area on the Idaho/Oregon border will be able to view Peregrine falcons and Gold eagles.
Reviewed By shunpiker26
We drove to the Hells Canyon Overlook, north on Highway 350, then on Forest Service paved roads that can be narrow & winding. They're not dangerous, just take it slow & easy. It's about 40 or so miles from Joseph, so allow about 1 hour travel time. The view is stunning, although the river isn't visible. Interpretive panels explain the history & geology. No services are available from Joseph to the overlook. Make sure you have gas, maybe a snack & water. Enjoy.
8. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 586 reviews
ALERT: The Oregon Caves Chateau will be closed for rehabilitation throughout 2019 and 2020. Cave tours are still available late March through early November. The Oregon Caves is a place of adventure, wonder, and discovery. Join your guide and a small party of fellow cave explorers for a 90-minute tour. The route wends through narrow, twisting passages with ceilings as low as 45 inches! See strangely beautiful of stalactites, stalagmites, and other mysterious calcite flowstones. The route is moderately strenuous and not recommended for people with breathing, heart, knee or back issues. Children must be 42” tall or taller, no exceptions. The cave is 44 degrees year round. Tours are popular in the summer. Arrive early to avoid long waits or closures. Reservations are available at Recreation.gov. Cave tours offered late March to early November. There are a few wonderful trails to explore on the surface.
Reviewed By Mraschio - Milwaukie, United States
The local guides make it informative and entertaining to do a tour. We started and did a lil short of a mile hike over top of cliff area with amazing vista views of sprawling forests. Then we got to do the caves. Make a reservation. The temp was nice and cool and it wasn’t too difficult to get around. Our four year old just made it past height minimum of 42inchs. There was a bail out point about 1/4 of the way through but we held steady and made it all the way through. We’ve done a fair amount of caving and I think the coolest part of this cave system was that it’s mostly marble stone.
9. Fort Clatsop National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 850 reviews
A replica of Lewis & Clark's original fort built during their expedition in 1805.
Reviewed By DavidWG5001
We really enjoyed the Fort Clatsop National Memorial, it gave us a great Lewis & Clark History experience, with well planned displays, exhibits and presentations. You really walk away a bit in wonder at the rigors of their expedition.
