Traveling through Oregon
May 21st, 2012, 12:35 PM
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Traveling through Oregon
My 21 year old daughter and I are traveling from San Luis Obispo CA to Seatlle in mid-June over 3 days. We are staying the first night near Mt. Shasta and would like to stay the second night in Oregon -- we would like to stay in a fun (small?) town with cute shops and a farm fresh restaurant, preferably close to wine tasting!, and relatively close to either the coast or other pretty scenery for a day side trip (when I read that, it sounds like a lot to ask out of one place!!).
Please let me know your suggestions! The only place we have both been to in Oregon is Portland, and would like to try somewhere new this time.
Thanks so much,
Michele
Please let me know your suggestions! The only place we have both been to in Oregon is Portland, and would like to try somewhere new this time.
Thanks so much,
Michele
May 21st, 2012, 02:56 PM
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I think Ashland (just across the Oregon border from Cal) - a very cute college town with - wait for it - A Shakespeare festival and beaucoup good restaurants - would be the place for you. Check prior posts in here under Oregon. http://tinyurl.com/87tlg5w
Ashland has some small vintners - but there are real wineries/vinyards further north about 2 plus hours - outside of Eugene - a University town - which is a bit larger but also a great place for what you are looking for. http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt It's also about an hour plus to world renowned Crater Lake: http://tinyurl.com/6mqetd8
From either place - you can get over to the Oregon Coast and drive that if you have the time for such spectacular scenery.
Ashland has some small vintners - but there are real wineries/vinyards further north about 2 plus hours - outside of Eugene - a University town - which is a bit larger but also a great place for what you are looking for. http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt It's also about an hour plus to world renowned Crater Lake: http://tinyurl.com/6mqetd8
From either place - you can get over to the Oregon Coast and drive that if you have the time for such spectacular scenery.
May 21st, 2012, 03:00 PM
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Oops: Wrong cut and paste. Crater Lake is about an hour and a half from Crater Lake - and you can drive back to Interstate 5/Roseburg (an hour south of Eugene) - along the uber scenic North Umpqua River (138) from Crater Lake. http://www.everytrail.com/guide/crat...d-driving-tour
May 21st, 2012, 03:15 PM
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There are 2 places that would make great stops for that second night.
Corvallis, which is a university town, but with a small feel to it. Great farmers market, great restaurants and lots of shops, and a straight shot over to the coast. Also near the wine region so a few wineries right nearby.
The other place I would suggest would be McMinnville. Again a small college town, but right smack in the heart of wine country, great farmers market, great restaurants, and an easy day trip over to the coast, either heading to Lincoln City or up towards Cannon Beach.
Corvallis, which is a university town, but with a small feel to it. Great farmers market, great restaurants and lots of shops, and a straight shot over to the coast. Also near the wine region so a few wineries right nearby.
The other place I would suggest would be McMinnville. Again a small college town, but right smack in the heart of wine country, great farmers market, great restaurants, and an easy day trip over to the coast, either heading to Lincoln City or up towards Cannon Beach.
May 21st, 2012, 05:10 PM
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In three days you could see the spectacular Oregon Coast.
I would stay the first night at the Best Western in Garberville and have dinner at Cecil's: http://www.cecilsrestaurant.com/
The second night I would stay in Yachats at the Overleaf or Fireside and have dinner at the Adobe or The Drift Inn.
The next day I would drive to McMinnville via Lincoln City and I would spend the night there or continue on to Seattle if an overnight isn't in the books.
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I would stay the first night at the Best Western in Garberville and have dinner at Cecil's: http://www.cecilsrestaurant.com/
The second night I would stay in Yachats at the Overleaf or Fireside and have dinner at the Adobe or The Drift Inn.
The next day I would drive to McMinnville via Lincoln City and I would spend the night there or continue on to Seattle if an overnight isn't in the books.
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May 22nd, 2012, 04:01 AM
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bbqboy: For the visitors - RV means Rogue Valley - which is where Ashland is located. And I didn't mean to diminish what is going on over the hill from my hometown of Klamath Falls
As for going to Corvallis - that is probably the least scenic place in all of Oregon - flat as a pancake - without any rivers/lakes - but it certainly is a nice little University town - Oregon State.
And if you are close to Portland - I would recommend you stay at our favorite - the Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood http://www.timberlinelodge.com/ - an hour or so away from Portland - or out along the mighty Columbia - along the Gorge and beyond Multnoma Falls. http://www.multnomahfallslodge.com/
There are wineries by Hood River and the valley between it and Mt. Hood, many of which are listed in prior posts under Oregon.
As for going to Corvallis - that is probably the least scenic place in all of Oregon - flat as a pancake - without any rivers/lakes - but it certainly is a nice little University town - Oregon State.
And if you are close to Portland - I would recommend you stay at our favorite - the Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood http://www.timberlinelodge.com/ - an hour or so away from Portland - or out along the mighty Columbia - along the Gorge and beyond Multnoma Falls. http://www.multnomahfallslodge.com/
There are wineries by Hood River and the valley between it and Mt. Hood, many of which are listed in prior posts under Oregon.
May 22nd, 2012, 04:07 AM
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And to give you a little better idea of driving in Oregon - here is a map. http://tinyurl.com/7jv8e34
Generally speaking - it's 4 hours up I 5 from Ashland to Portland, and from say Eugene over to the Coast at Florence - takes about an hour. From Crater Lake - via Roseburg over to the Coast - might take two hours - maybe a bit longer.
And if after a stop in Ashland - for a great meal, etc, you wanted to continue on to stay overnight at Crater Lake - there is a lodge - but it does fill up - and there is a lodge/resort at nearby/scenic Diamond Lake also. http://www.diamondlake.net/
From Florence - drivng up the Oregon Coast to Portland would take most of a beautiful day, and from Portland to Seattle - it's about two and a half hours.
Generally speaking - it's 4 hours up I 5 from Ashland to Portland, and from say Eugene over to the Coast at Florence - takes about an hour. From Crater Lake - via Roseburg over to the Coast - might take two hours - maybe a bit longer.
And if after a stop in Ashland - for a great meal, etc, you wanted to continue on to stay overnight at Crater Lake - there is a lodge - but it does fill up - and there is a lodge/resort at nearby/scenic Diamond Lake also. http://www.diamondlake.net/
From Florence - drivng up the Oregon Coast to Portland would take most of a beautiful day, and from Portland to Seattle - it's about two and a half hours.
May 22nd, 2012, 05:41 AM
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bbqboy--Yes ,you do
Just not as many as up here, that's all
Tomsd--When was the last time you were in Corvallis? Guess you have forgotten about Mary's Peak, the Willamette River, and numerous trails and parks, etc.
Just not as many as up here, that's all Tomsd--When was the last time you were in Corvallis? Guess you have forgotten about Mary's Peak, the Willamette River, and numerous trails and parks, etc.
May 23rd, 2012, 07:35 AM
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Jun 6th, 2012, 08:39 AM
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For dining in McMinnville, try Bistro Maison on 3rd Street. It's my favorite restaurant in the area. There's also La Rambla on 3rd for Spanish tapas. Panther Creek Cellars is just around the corner from Bistro Maison.
Dining in Dundee, I recommend Red Hills Market (deli counter ordering) as a place for a quick lunch while out wine tasting or to pick up sandwiches, salads, cheese to take with you for a picnic. The Dundee Bistro and Tina's are good options for dinner. Wineries are everywhere in Dundee - too many to list here, but I can make some suggestions if you like.
For dining Newberg, you could try Recipe or The Painted Lady (more upscale) for dinner. Again, lots of wineries to choose from.
Hope this helps! Have fun!
Dining in Dundee, I recommend Red Hills Market (deli counter ordering) as a place for a quick lunch while out wine tasting or to pick up sandwiches, salads, cheese to take with you for a picnic. The Dundee Bistro and Tina's are good options for dinner. Wineries are everywhere in Dundee - too many to list here, but I can make some suggestions if you like.
For dining Newberg, you could try Recipe or The Painted Lady (more upscale) for dinner. Again, lots of wineries to choose from.
Hope this helps! Have fun!
Jun 6th, 2012, 10:49 AM
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mms: LOL - it was during Grad School at the U of O in the spring of 1970 as I recall. About as flat as a pancake - but have they grown some hills since then?
And from Portland to SeaTac - 3 hours easy - less if no traffic.
And from Portland to SeaTac - 3 hours easy - less if no traffic.
Jun 6th, 2012, 10:54 AM
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Here is a topo map for flat Corvallis. Mary's Peak is 16 miles to the West.
http://tinyurl.com/888qalt
http://tinyurl.com/888qalt
Jun 6th, 2012, 10:57 AM
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Pics of downtown Corvallis. Cute - but I would still take Ashland - and the nearby ski mountain and Crater Lake any day. http://tinyurl.com/78lmlt2
http://tinyurl.com/78lmlt2
Jun 6th, 2012, 01:25 PM
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The problem with Crater Lake in mid-June is that you must enter/exit through the south entrance off Rt. 62. Yes it snowed there early yesterday (6/5).
Take Rt. 138 and 38 west to Reedsport. About 5 miles before you get into Reedsport, you will be at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area. Last time I stopped I saw over 40 Roosevelt Elk.
Take Rt. 138 and 38 west to Reedsport. About 5 miles before you get into Reedsport, you will be at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area. Last time I stopped I saw over 40 Roosevelt Elk.
