Your Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Oregon

05 Portland

You can't talk about Oregon without talking about Portland. Portland is an excellent place to begin your adventures, as it is close to the Willamette Valley, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Mount Hood. Try a wine tasting tour in the Willamette Valley or explore Portland's underground tunnels and learn about Portland's seedier past. While you're there, don't forget to visit Washington Park, which hosts the Oregon Zoo, the International Rose Test Garden, the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Portland Children's Museum.

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