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RV Road Trip; 100 Best Things to Do in Oregon 6/20

The state of Oregon is known for the diverse landscape. You will find forests, farms, mountains, and beaches within short distances from each other. The capital city is Portland, and you will find the city full of iconic shops and boutiques. Coffee shops abound, and you will be able to sample different beers at the many microbreweries. Farm-to-table restaurants will give you a taste of local cuisine, while art and historic museums will satisfy your knowledge about the past events there.

An interesting fact to note is that the capital, Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world! You will be able to choose from 60 within the city limits.

Known worldwide is the amazing Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the USA. These are just two of the many wonderful things you will find in this diverse state.

 

26. Tillamook Air Museum

This is in fact the largest wooden building in the world! If you are an airplane buff, then this must be on your list to see! You will find the museum in Tillamook.
The hangar used to be a former Blimp hangar, although now it houses a huge private collection of planes.
The hangar was built in 1942, and the collection includes planes from World War II. Be sure to look out for the strange plane called the ‘Mini Guppy’.
It will take a day to see all that is on display.

 

27. Jawbone Flats Mining Museum

This museum is found in Lyons, and is one of the last of its kind in the country. The 1920’s mining camp serves as an educational center, aimed in preserving the forests in the area.
The mine used to produce zinc, copper, lead, and silver, but it ceased working in 1992.
The center is now open to the public, with the original camp right where it was left. Note the rough-hewn cabins, which have been updated, and can be rented out to hikers.
Plan to spend a half day looking around the area, although you may want to book a cabin and stay a few days.

 

28. Prehistoric Gardens

Prepare to be astonished by the collection of dinosaurs in the rainforest! This is located in Port Orford. The collection began in 1953 when Ernest Nelson first started to make them. When his house got too crowded, he moved them to the forest and opened the area to the public.
The models are accurate and as scientifically correct as possible and you can see over 23 of them in the forest. The largest one is over 85 feet high!
Follow the trail through the rainforest, and prepare to be surprised by them when you least expect it!

 

29. Oregon Coast Aquarium

The aquarium in Newport opened in 1992, and sits on 23 acres.
An interesting point about the aquarium is that it was home to Keiko, the whale who played in the movie ‘Free Willy’ in 1996.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is considered to be of world class standard, and ranks as one of the top ten in the USA.
Plan to spend most of the day here. There is a café where you can get a bit to eat.

 

30. Japanese Balloon Bomb Memorial

You can see this monument in Klamath County. It is dedicated to the victims of a Japanese floating bomb which fell there during World War II.
The Japanese launched these bombs towards the USA, and they were supposed to cause forest fires. Only a few of them ever reached the land. One did, in May 1945, and the memorial is to remember the people who died because of it.
The Mitchell Monument as it is locally known was named after Elsie Mitchell, who was pregnant and died in the explosion.
It will only take an hour or two to look at this, although the area has interesting shops and cafes to see.

 

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