The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights in Oregon
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!
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This Eerie Underground Tour Beneath Astoria Reveals a Hidden Side of Oregon’s Oldest City
Beneath the streets and sidewalks of Astoria lies a secret world few visitors ever see — a dimly lit labyrinth of tunnels, artifacts, and stories from Oregon’s oldest coastal city. Astoria Underground Tour / Trip Advisor…
This Oregon Candy Wonderland With a 21 Foot Chocolate Waterfall Would Make Willy Wonka Proud
If Willy Wonka ever opened a shop in Oregon, it would look a lot like this. Hidden in plain sight on NE 181st Avenue in Portland, Candy Basket Inc. is part old-fashioned candy store, part chocolate…
Pick A Pumpkin And Get Lost In The Corn Maze With A Million-Dollar View of Oregon’s Backcountry
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it's the hoedown you didn't know you needed.
This Pumpkin Patch In Oregon Has Apple Cider Floats That’ll Put Your Pumpkin Spice Latte To Shame
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden center,…
Fall Family Fun Is No Prob-Llama At This Charming Willamette Valley Farm
If autumn makes you crave crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of hot cider, then Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, is about to become one of your family’s favorite traditions. This family-run farm is…
Step Back In Time At This Little Coastal Museum Full Of Big Stories
Gold panning, pioneer stories, and historic shipwreck exhibits bring Bandon Oregon's colorful coastal past to life.
The Oregon Country Fair Celebrates 56 Years of Magic in the Woods This Weekend
For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed performers, and everywhere…
Get Ready to Do the Truffle Shuffle! The Goonies 40th Anniversary Bash Is Coming to Astoria
Hey you guuuuys! Fire up your Data-style gadgets, pull out your map to One-Eyed Willy’s treasure, and grab a Baby Ruth because it’s time to head to Astoria, Oregon, for one of the most epic celebrations…
Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon
Rows and rows of colorful tulips on a foggy morning or a crisp spring day are the perfect way to welcome spring. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers blooms, hot air balloons, wine, and family fun!
The Most Bizarre Museum in Oregon Will Leave You Scratching Your Head in Wonder
Each display showcases a whimsical blend of natural history, rogue taxidermy, and surreal artistry that will have you both scratching your head and snapping pictures.
This Is The Dreamiest Little Bookstore For Romantasy Fans In Oregon
Romance, fantasy, coffee, and cozy vibes collide at Daffodil Romantasy Books in Eugene, Oregon. Dive into dreamy romantasy reads, sip delicious drinks, and shop unique gifts in this enchanting space.