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Albany
Known as the grass-seed capital of the world, Albany is believed to be home to one of the largest and most varied collections of historic buildings in Oregon. Some 700 historic buildings, scattered over... (more) -
Brownsville
Early settler James Blakely named this area on the banks of the Calapooia River after his uncle, Hugh Brown. Blakely helped lay out the town, and in 1895 the communities of North Brownsville, Amelia, and... (more) -
Champoeg State Park
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Corvallis
To some, Corvallis is a brief stopping place along the way to Salem or Portland. To others, it's a small town that gives you a chance to escape from the bigger cities. Driving the area's economy are a growing... (more) -
Cottage Grove
With more than a half dozen historic "creek covers" close by, Cottage Grove's self-proclaimed title as the Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon is well deserved. Of particular note is the Chambers Railroad... (more) -
Drain
Famous for its castle and covered bridge, this small timber town between Roseburg and Eugene has several Victorians and good antiques shops worth seeing. Other nearby attractions in Douglas County include... (more) -
Dundee and Yamhill
The lion's share (more than 90%) of the U.S. hazelnut crop is grown in Dundee, a haven of produce stands and wine-tasting rooms. The 25 mi of Highway 18 between Dundee and Grande Ronde, in the Coast Range... (more) -
Eugene
Eugene was founded in 1846 when Eugene Skinner staked the first federal land-grant claim for pioneers. Back then it was called Skinner's Mudhole. Wedged between two landmark buttes—Skinner and Spencer—along... (more) -
Forest Grove
Forest Grove is surrounded by stands of Douglas firs and giant sequoia, including the largest giant sequoia in the state. To head to the wineries from here, head south from Forest Grove on Highway 47 and... (more) -
Grand Ronde
Grand Ronde is mostly a stopping place for people en route to the coast who want to spend time at the town's Indian-operated casino. In July and August the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde hold powwows... (more) -
Lake Oswego
Contrary to the intentions of its early founders, who built iron smelters in an effort to turn the area into "the Pittsburgh of the West," Lake Oswego is an affluent residential community immediately south... (more) -
McKenzie Bridge
On the beautiful McKenzie River, the town of McKenzie Bridge is surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, covered bridges, and wilderness trails in the Cascades. Fishing, skiing, backpacking, and rafting are among... (more) -
McKenzie River Highway
Highway 126, as it heads east from Eugene, is known as the McKenzie River Highway. Following the curves of the river, it passes grazing lands, fruit and nut orchards, and the small riverside hamlets of... (more) -
McMinnville
The Yamhill County seat, McMinnville lies at the center of Oregon's burgeoning wine industry. There is a larger concentration of wineries in Yamhill County than in any other area of the state, and the... (more) -
Newberg
Fertile fields of the Willamette Valley surround the community of Newberg, named by the first postmaster for his Bavarian hometown, Newburgh. Many of its early settlers were Quakers from the Midwest who... (more) -
Oregon City
Historic Oregon City was the destination for thousands of pioneer families, who traveled the Oregon Trail from St. Louis, Missouri, to the promised land on the western frontier. Several of Oregon's prominent... (more) -
Salem
... Salem has a rich pioneer history, but before that it was the home of the Calapooia Indians, who called it Chemeketa, which means "place of rest." Salem is said to have been renamed by missionaries. According... (more) -
Silver Falls State Park
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Silverton
Near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, south of Portland and east of Salem, Silverton takes pride in the fact that it stands apart from the fast pace of urban life. Silverton remains an agricultural... (more) -
Tigard
This Portland suburb has made great strides in attracting visitors with its festivals and shopping options. Its old downtown Main Street is enjoying a rebirth with antique shops, espresso bars, and fashionable... (more)
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