What to do in Oregon

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Crater Lake National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains
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Crater Lake National Park featuring landscape views, island views and mountains
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1. Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park is a natural experience that creates lifelong devotees. People fall in love with this landscape and the remarkable lake at its center. Navigate the placid waters of Crater Lake on a boat tour. Cast a fishing line into a deep reserve filled with trout and salmon. Inhale the crisp, piney air of this forested wonderland.
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Crater Lake National Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole

2. Moda Center

Watch top sporting action, family shows and concerts by national and international artists at the Moda Center, a multi-purpose arena with a capacity for nearly 20,000 spectators. This popular venue is used for ice shows, rodeos, hockey games, conventions and more. The arena is also the home of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team and the Portland Winterhawks, a junior ice hockey team.
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Moda Center showing modern architecture

3. Oregon Zoo

There are a large number of exotic species on show at Oregon Zoo, such as fearsome big cats from Africa. Being located in such an environmentally-aware city, the zoo also takes its conservation responsibilities very seriously. For example, it has a highly successful breeding programme for its Asian elephants which has been in operation for over 50 years.
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The California Condor was a common sight along the Columbia River in Lewis and Clark's day.  By the early 1980's, there were only twenty-two left on the face of the planet, all in California.

Today, thanks to a massive effort to re-populate the species via in-captivity pairing, there are some two-hundred members.  But their recovery is far from assured.

The Oregon Zoo has undertaken its own recovery effort whose ultimate goal is the re-introduction of the species into the protected wilderness area around the Columbia River Gorge.  In short, to bring them home.

For now, they live out their days in a vast, outdoor aviary designed specifically to mimic their habitat in the wild.

If you have never seen one up close before, I urge you to come take a look. They are larger than any flying bird you will ever see, unless you go to Peru.  And though black and white practically from head to toe, their plumage shines and reflects the light like dark, polished metal.

If that doesn't suit your fancy, I will tell you that, as with all big birds, if you wait around long enough, they will do something so awe-inspiring that it will take your breath away, and something so goofy that you will laugh out loud.

Either way, you won't be bored for a second.

http://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/new-zoo/condors-columbia

4. Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls is among the most iconic and picturesque of the many cascades decorating the tributaries that flow into the Columbia River. Icy water drops majestically from its rocky summit, which is 611 feet (186 meters) high. Leave your car in the parking lot beside the highway and walk along the scenic trail for 5 minutes to see the waterfall in all its glory.
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Multnomah Falls showing rainforest, a bridge and a waterfall

5. Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

The 3,700 acres (15 square kilometers) of prime ski terrain of Mount Bachelor Ski Resort offers exhilarating runs for snow seekers of all abilities. The scenic site is also a popular destination in other seasons. Speed down its slopes on skis, board or bike, depending on the month. Hike its trails in sun or snow for year-round thrills.
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Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort featuring mountains, snow and snow skiing

What to do in Oregon


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Sunriver

Unique features of Sunriver include the golf courses and river views. Make a stop by Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center or Sunriver Resort Golf Course while you're exploring the area.

Sunriver
Downtown Portland which includes picnicking, boating and a bay or harbour

Downtown Portland

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Portland is a vibrant, cultural city offering the best of the arts, dining and great shopping.

Downtown Portland
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Edgewater Shores

While Edgewater Shores isn't home to many top sights, Big Stump Beach and Holly Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Edgewater Shores
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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

Northeast Portland
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Southeast Portland

Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

Southeast Portland
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Southwest Portland

Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

Southwest Portland

 

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