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Downtown   Portland

Downtown, Portland

 10 Reviews  Part of the Local Improvement District for the MAX light rail ten fountains with twenty-five bronze sculptures of Pacific Northwest animals were installed in 1986. They were designed by Georgia... 

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man, that steak was good

by richiecdisc

You have to see Crater Lake to believe it. The feeling you get when you come over the rim to first catch a glimpse of it is really on a par with the Grand Canyon. In some ways, it's even better as you don't have the high expectations to contend with. In 1994, Kristin, a long time girlfriend, and I were traveling around the US. We were on a tight budget and camping to save money. Of course, that budget seemed to hold no weight when it came to going to brewpubs. We had just discovered them and we hit 120 on that trip. Gas was cheap back then so we thought very little of driving hundreds of miles out of our way to find the perfect beer. Deschutes was reputed to be one of the very best in the Pacific Northwest so there was little question we would make the excursion to Bend where it was located. The scenery on the way out was as amazing as unexpected, a stark and bone dry contrast to the...

me at Crater Lake in 1994
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The Great Northwest

by mattw

The entire Oregon coast is beautiful. I also suggest the Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and the city of Portland as other great places to visit. Although July and August are the only months with lots of sunshine, all the rain makes the state extremely beautiful.For more details send me a message! Hiking up small waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Mountain range. The lush forests smell great and the water is very clear.

Portland

by goingsolo

Beautiful Portland is known as one of the friendliest cities in the U.S. If you fly into the state, chances are you'll land here. Besides having great views of Mount Hood, Portland has some hidden gems of its own, including several rose gardens, a spectacular Japanese Garden and brewpubs aplenty. For more information, feel free to browse my Portland page.

Portland
Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.

by worldkiwi

Along the historic Columbia River Highway are several picturesque waterfalls. The biggest and most visited natural attraction in Oregon, is the Multnomah Falls. See my 'Things to do' section for more information. Here are some more pictures of the Multnomah Falls and one of the Bridal Veil waterfall.

The Multnomah Falls are spectacular.
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Killing time in Brookings.

by worldkiwi

I stopped in Brookings, the last major town before California to linger in Oregon and after making the mistake of ordering lunch at The Hungry Clam down on the waterfront, I really did get to linger in Oregon. On Saturday morning there is a market on the waterfront selling local wares. It makes for a minor diversion if you fancy a stroll in Brookings.

Saturday morning marker, Brookings.
Sealions for free!

by worldkiwi

Just south of Heceta Head is the tourist operation called "The Sea Lion Caves". Several people warned me that this was a bit of a rip-off and when I saw that it was about $US15 or something, I decided to skip it. Well, when I pulled over on highway 101, just south of Heceta Head to take a picture of the lighthouse from afar, in a layby, just before the Sea Lion Caves, I was pleased to see, when I looked down at the rocks and surf below me, sealions! Several were lounging on rocks and others were bobbing about in the waves. It was a great view and all for free!

Sealions, near Heceta Head.
Memorable placenames on the coast.

by worldkiwi

Along the southern stretch of the Oregon Coast is the memorably named Mount Humbug. I would guess that this large lump of land rising suddenly up on the coast, is an old volcano. It is one of the rare spots on the coast that highway 101 deviates significantly from its maritime route. This photograph is from the south.

Mount Humbug, Oregon.
The McCullough Bridge, Northbend.

by worldkiwi

This bridge is an impressive sight as you drive into Northbend/Coos Bay, the largest urban settlement on the southern part of the Oregon Coast. Named after the designer of the fine bridges dotted all the way along the coast, this bridge, although not as graceful as the Yaquina Bay Bridge and others, is very imposing.

The McCullough Bridge, Coos Bay, Oregon.
A brief stop in Waldport.

by worldkiwi

I stopped in Waldport to change some travellers cheques at the bank there, as I had left Newport before the banks opened. I also wanted to photograph the Alsea Bay Bridge. Unlike many of the grand Conde McCullough designed bridges on the coast, the Alsea Bay Bridge was not built in the 1930s or even designed by the aforementioned engineer-supreme. The current-day Alsea Bay Bridge actually replaced one of McCullough’s masterpieces. I liked the feel of sleepy little Waldport on the Oregon Coast.

Alsea Bay Bridge, Waldport, Oregon.
Stop everywhere!

by bicycle_girl

On the coast, there is lots of opportunities for beach walk, for a picture, for a picnic, or a walk in the forest. Stop everywhere, you never know what you will find! Be sure to keep your camera handy and to get out there. Don't stay in the car... I don't have a BEST memory. All the time I spent on the coast was just wonderful.

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Hotel Monaco Portland - a Kimpton Hotel  Portland

 7 Reviews and 1516 Opinions  The Hotel Monaco is a terrific hotel. Located in the downtown area of Portland, it is within walking... 

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La Quinta Inn and Suites Eugene  Eugene

 1 Review and 103 Opinions  AVOID THIS PLACE! My family and I decided to stay here for the college football season for home... 

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Best Western Pier Point Inn  Florence

 3 Reviews and 281 Opinions  Since the last review, this hotel has changed ownership for the better. The hotel is remodeled; I... 

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