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Oregon travel guide

A wild coast, the deepest lake in America and a quirky food city.

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Capital
Salem
Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
PDX Portland

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Top places to visit in Oregon

  1. Crater Lake National Park

    The deepest, bluest lake in the U.S.

  2. Cannon Beach & Haystack Rock

    Iconic rock and tide pools.

  3. Columbia River Gorge

    Waterfalls including Multnomah Falls.

  4. Portland

    Food carts, bookstores and gardens.

  5. Mount Hood

    Skiing even in summer.

  6. Painted Hills

    Striped red and gold hills in the high desert.

What to eat in Oregon

  • Marionberry pie
  • Dungeness crab
  • Tillamook cheese
  • Food cart everything

When is the best time to visit Oregon?

Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit Oregon. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.