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 Scenic Drives
Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway, McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop, Oregon Coast Highway 101, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, Crooked River Scenic Drive, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Oregon Route 38, Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site, Rattlesnake Grade, Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Restaurants in Oregon
1. Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
This route meanders past cascading waterfalls, parks and hiking trails while offering expansive views of the Gorge.
Reviewed By MandC0218 - Riverside, United States
Easy to drive while enjoying the scenic views of spectacular rivers, mountains, and waterfalls. This narrow and scenic drive is the beautiful highway above and parallel to the main highway that is next to Columbia River. Many scenic stops and lookout points along the way. Highly recommended.
2. McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass loop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 240 reviews
Eighty-two-mile scenic byway offering the best foliage in the state.
Reviewed By aprilcD2559QJ - Yakima, United States
Great loop drive with lots of interesting things to stop and see along the way. Flowers, Dee Wright Observatory, Proxy Falls, Clear Lake, Salhalie/Koosah Falls, Camp Sherman, Head of the Metolius, Wizard Falls Hatchery, and more.
3. Oregon Coast Highway 101
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 210 reviews
Scenic driving route along Oregon's Pacific coast and through the mountains.
Reviewed By embay - Texas, United States
This outfit runs a great trip out of Portland to the coast. We enjoyed a picturesque drive in a luxury van through pastures, valleys, to Ecola Park, along hwy 101 to Cannon Beach and beyond. Our guide was informative, energetic, and provided several stops to look at ocean views and beach strolls. A full day of fun, food, snacks, and 8 friendly passengers learning and enjoying this amazing area of the Northwest United States.
4. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,161 reviews
Reviewed By YvonneP1979
My family and I are lucky enough to call this area home! Cape Perpetua is a regular stop for family or solo day trips. This area is majestic to say the least and there is so much to explore in just a few miles. Go to the top and view the most Amazing view from the historic look out or hike down to a giant spruce tree through a magical forest, check out the Spouting Horn on high tide or venture down to Thors Well on a low tide (high tide can be very dangerous to get close)! Walk along the trails and stand in awe of the Native American shell Middens leftover from hundreds of years of gathering from the ocean!
5. Crooked River Scenic Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Freedom29161356425 - Silverdale, United States
Beautiful drive, a few spots a big scary, since trucks over 60 ft should not use this road. We had a pickup with a very long trailer coming down the road, we stopped on before a corner to give him room otherwise we probably would have an issue. Its a slow traveling road with lots of campsites, evidently great fishing as there were lots of fisherpersons out. the damn is hard to see when on top. Its worth the drive, enjoy.
6. Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By TomBrody - Berkeley, United States
BOARDMAN CORRIDOR is located about 6 miles north of Harris Beach and about 10 miles south of Gold Beach. Harris Beach seems to be the starfish capital of the world, and the tourist will find plenty of photo-opportunities to pose near a pink-colored starfish. Gold Beach is a charming seaside community, where (depending on the restaurant) you can find excellent clam chowder and excellent oyster chowder and where, if you are lucky, you can see whales from your motel room balcony. The Boardman Corridor is free of any commercialization and, in this way, it is like the equally legendary and scenic segment of Route 1 that takes you through Salt Point State Park in northern California. Secret Beach is announced by a tiny sign located near a dirt turnout by Route 1. Secret Beach is abundantly photogenic, and the visitor might be under the impression that he or she has been magically converted into a dab of ink, and reincarnated as a component of a picture postcard. Yes, Secret Beach has picture postcard written all over it. A narrow trail takes you from the dirt turnout, past a few scenic spots, and ultimately to the beach itself. The entire trail can be walked in about 20 minutes. Children should be kept at close hand, because there are some spots along the trail where they might be tempted to go out and explore on their own, and by accident tumble down a steep embankment. Also, visitors need to be very aware of whether the tide is rising, since being trapped between the rising tide and a cliff would be a real bummer. Actually, I would prefer to let my photographs (attached) do all of the talking. Photogenic features of Secret Beach include clusters of mussels attached to boulders, many seastacks both near and far, and sea arches.
7. Oregon Route 38
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By J8600HOmikeb - Coos Bay, United States
Everything you read about this ride that is wonderful is true. One warning. Just before you go across Scottsburg bridge, the road is very narrow especially on the east side. Time your going into the corner when there are no big trucks, motorhomes or big trailers sharing it with you. The new bridge should be finished by the end of 2021. Stop at Dean Creek Elk Durelk season is when you see the most elk. Wonder why, Lol.
