The 9 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Oregon This Spring
By Catherine Armstrong|Published April 03, 2019
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
It’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and get out of the house for some springtime adventures! Here’s a list of nine places we’ve recently featured, and they’re all perfect spots to visit this spring. Check them out, choose your favorites, then hop in the car and start exploring.
To learn more about each place on this list, click on the link below its description to read our feature article. You’ll find all the details and more photos there!
You'll find Cobble Beach near Newport, but you won't find any sand there. This cobblestone-covered beach is the perfect spot for viewing wildlife. Watch for the harbor seals frolicking in the water! Read our feature article here.
2. Sip a glass of wine in a treehouse at Augustino Estate Treehouse Winery.
Oregon has tons of wineries to explore, but you'll definitely want to visit this treehouse, where you can sip a glass of wine on the deck amongst the trees. Read our feature article here.
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3. See fields of tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.
This year marks the 39th anniversary of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn. The festival runs from March 23rd through April 29th. You won't want to miss these blooms! Read our feature article here.
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4. Say hello to some furry alpacas, and stay overnight at Alpaca Country Estates Ranch And Bed & Breakfast.
Visit Alpaca Country Estates Ranch And Bed & Breakfast near Terrebonne, where you'll enjoy 134 acres of stunning rural scenery. More than a thousand alpacas call this ranch home, making it the second largest alpaca ranch in the U.S. Read our feature article here.
Artist Patrick Dougherty created this incredible stickwork figures at Orenco Woods Nature Park, along with the help of 150 volunteers. Each of the 18-foot-tall sculptures has its own personality, and you'll want to meet them up close. Read our feature article here.
6. Ride the carousel at the Historic Carousel & Museum in Albany.
This is Oregon, so not every springtime day will be sunny. Don't let the rain chase you away from a springtime adventure - head to this historic carousel for a ride. While you're there, watch volunteers carving and painting carousel animals. Read our feature article here.
7. Explore The Cove Palisades State Park on a kayak.
The Cove Palisades State Park is a 4,402-acre gem on the banks of Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon. See it up close with a guided kayak tour by park rangers this spring. Read our feature article here.
8. Go for a hike along the top of the Big Obsidian Flow.
Around 1,300 years ago, a lava flow seeped into this landscape in the Deschutes National Forest. Take the .75-mile hike up along it for some up-close views of the flow and scenic vistas. Read our feature article here.
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9. Watch some whales and enjoy a pint at The Horn Public House & Brewery.
It's whale-watching season on the coast, and Depoe Bay is just the place to be. Stop in for a meal and a pint at The Horn Public House & Brewery. It has ocean views and sits on a cliff overlooking the world's smallest navigable harbor. Read our feature article here.
This list just scratches the surface – there are so many more things to see and do in the Beaver State this spring. What are some of your favorites? Tell us in the comments!
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