FAMILY VACATIONS IN OKLAHOMA WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN OKLAHOMA WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - OREGON
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN OREGON (For example - Portland, OR - Salem, OR - The Dalles, OR)
Tillamook Naval Air Museum - See one of America's finest collection of over 30 War Birds including our P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt, F4U-Corsair, P51-Mustang, PBY Catalina, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, and SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Climb into a jet simulator! Have lunch at our 40/50's Café. Enjoy shopping in our aviation gift shop. All housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar...the largest wooden structure in the world!
Flavel House Museum - You can step back in time with a visit to the elegant Astoria home built in 1885 by Captain George Flavel, Columbia River bar pilot and the area's first millionaire. A magnificent example of Queen Anne style architecture with period furnishings and artwork, the Flavel House rests on park-like grounds covering an entire city block. This elegant Victorian mansion has been returned to its original form by experts in historic restoration. Its decorative exterior, with hipped roof, balconies and verandas, is distinguished by a fourth-story cupola used by Captain Flavel and his wife to watch river traffic.
Location: 441 8th St. Astoria, OR 97103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tillamook County Creamery Association - If you like cheese, then a visit to the home of Tillamook Cheese is a must. Over one million folks tour our Visitor's Center each year to watch the cheesemakers and packagers at work and to enjoy the rich, delicious Tillamook goodies available at the ice cream dipping counters, fudge counter and cafe. You can also learn a lot. There are educational videos, historical and natural resource displays and interactive kiosks. You'll also find a gift store filled with hundreds of unique items and a wide variety of cheese and ice cream for you to eat on the spot or take home with you. And don't forget the sampling counter where you can taste for yourself our internationally award-winning cheeses.
Location: 4175 Highway 101 North PO Box 313 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 Tel: 503.815.1300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portland Classical Chinese Garden - This walled Garden encloses a full city block. Serpentine walkways, a bridged lake, and open colonnades set off meticulously arranged landscape of plants, water, stone, poetry, and buildings. Architects and artisans from China who designed and constructed the Garden mean for each aspect of the Garden to convey artistic effect and symbolic importance.
Location: NW 3rd & Everett Portland, OR 97208 Tel: 503 228 8131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Founded in 1944 and one of the nation's top ten science museums, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the "WOW!" in science for the kid in each of us. Five exhibit halls and eight science labs offer 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. OMSI's multi-attraction complex features a big screen OMNIMAX® Theater, the Northwest's largest planetarium, and the USS Blueback, the last fast-attack, diesel-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy and after serving for 31 years, the last of its kind to be decommissioned.
Location: 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214-3354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Zoo - The Oregon Zoo has 1,029 animals representing 200 species, nine major exhibits, an elephant museum, an art and photo gallery and a zoo railway.
Location: 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CM2-Children's Museum 2nd Generation - Discover this new center for arts and creativity, designed for kids from babies to 13 years old. Filled with hands-on exhibits, you can make a splash in Water Works; experiment with how you look in Mirror, Mirror; create your own fairytales in Once Upon a Time; do dental work on a giant alligator, and discover what's new in the drop-in art studios.
Location: 4015 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 Tel: 503 223 6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oaks Park - There is something for every member of the family. We've got thrill rides, kids rides, bumper cars, and carnival games. In addition to roller skating and midway rides, we also have quite a selection of carnival treats. Whether you are planning a company picnic or just a day at the park with the family, Oaks Amusement Park offers a little something for everyone.
Location: Portland, Oregon 97202 Tel: 503-233-5777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
World Forestry Center - Founded in 1966 in Portland, Oregon, the World Forestry Center educates and informs people about the world's forests and trees, and their importance to all life, in order to promote a balanced and sustainable future. It has 20,000 square foot museum, Tree farms and World Forest Institute.
Location: 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, Oregon 97221 Tel: 503-228-1367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portland Parks & Recreation - Portland Parks & Recreation offers 100 park and recreation buildings, 12 swimming pools, 180 park grounds, 100 play structures, 200 ball fields, five public gardens, 7700 acres of forests and more.
Location: 1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204 Tel: 503-823-PLAY(7529) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portland Art Museum - The mission of the Portland Art Museum is to serve the public by providing access to art of enduring quality, by educating a diverse audience about art and by collecting and preserving a wide range of art for the enrichment of present and future generations.
Location: 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Tel: 503·226·2811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Japanese Garden - The Japanese Garden is tucked into a cusp in Portland's West Hills, situated at about five hundred feet above sea level. It is a haven of tranquil beauty that has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.
Location: P O Box 3847 Portland Oregon 97208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Willamette Jetboat Excursions - Portland's ultimate River experience, spectacular sights and exciting surprises make for an unforgettable adventure for all ages.
Location: 1945 S.E. Water Ave - Portland, Oregon 97214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portland Center for the Performing Arts - The Portland Center for the Performing Arts (or PCPA as we call it), is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation, the PCPA hosts every type of event imaginable. In fact, every year we have over 900 performances.
Location: 1111 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Symphony - The Oregon Symphony now ranks among the largest orchestras in the nation and as one of the largest arts organizations in the Northwest, with an attendance of more than 320,000 people annually and 88 full-time musicians.
Location: 923 SW Washington Portland, OR 97205 Tel: 503-228-1353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mt. Hood Railroad - Fun begins the moment you step aboard this century-old railroad. Dating from the early 1900s, the Excursion Train is comprised of enclosed Pullman coaches, a concession car offering light food and beverage, a red caboose and an open air car. Sit back, enjoy the great views and visit with friends and family as you travel along the river, through forests, meadows and numerous fruit orchards to the town of Parkdale. A live narration along the way covers local history and key points of interest. During the one hour layover, have a picnic in the park, sample local cafés, browse the gift shops, visit the Hutson Museum and take in stunning views of Mt. Hood.
Location: 110 Railroad Avenue Hood River, Oregon 97031 Tel: (541)386-3556 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lakewood Center for the Arts - Lakewood Center for the Arts is a non-profit community cultural center housing three theatres, one art gallery, music studios, dance and exercise company, arts pre-school, resident artists and more.
Location: 368 S. State Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discovery Center and Museum - The official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area. Inspiring appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural history of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County.
Location: 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles OR 97058 Tel: 541 296 8600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enchanted Forest - Visit a world of fantasy where storybook characters come alive in a beautiful forest setting.
Location: 8462 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97392 Tel: (503) 363-3060 or (503) 371-4242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marion County Historical Society Museum - The Marion County Historical Society (MCHS), a community resource, promotes the appreciation of regional history by present and future generations. The Society connects the past to the present by preserving and interpreting the county’s cultural and natural history.”
Location: 260 12th Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301 Tel: (503) 364-2128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Willamette Queen Sternwheeler - Life returns to the Willamette River where once sternwheelers were the main mode of transportation. Sternwheeler Excursions Inc. will operate the 87 foot, 86 ton, twin paddle-wheeler year-round from Riverfront Park in downtown Salem. The "Willamette Queen" was designed as a scaled down likeness of the former Mississippi and Yukon Territory Riverboats with paddles that really do propel her. Built in Newport, Oregon, in 1990, she has a Coast Guard approved capacity of 90. She features a full service bar and a solid oak dance floor which is located on the upper deck in the main dining room. Charter all or part of the "Willamette Queen" for your special occasion!
Location: P.O. Box 5896 Salem, OR 97304 Tel: (503) 371-1103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thrill-Ville U.S.A - Thrill-Ville offers fun rides the whole family can enjoy. Besides visitors' choice of thrilling or tame rides, the park offers waterslides, picnics, and even group rates.
Location: 8372 Enchanted way Turner OR 97392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village - A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village is a private nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Salem in Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity. The Village's mission is to provoke curiosity, inspire awe, foster enjoyment, encourage learning, and enable understanding in all youth. This is accomplished through fun and challenging exhibits, summer camps, birthday parties, membership opportunities and outreach programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities.
Location: 116 Marion Street NE, Salem, Oregon Tel: 503 371 3631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elsinore Theatre - The Historic Elsinore Theatre, a leading performing arts facility, is now owned and operated by Salem Theatre Auditorium Group Enterprises (STAGE, Inc.). STAGE continues to bring world-class performers to the Willamette Valley.
Location: 170 High St SE Salem, Oregon 97301 Tel: (503) 375-3574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - WESTERN OREGON (For example - Lincoln city, OR - Newport, OR)
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Yaquina Lights - The 93 foot tower, Oregon's tallest, is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean north of Newport, at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Winds and rain have buffeted this lighthouse since its beginning in 1872. It took approximately one year, and over 370,000 bricks to construct Oregon's tallest lighthouse.
Location: PO Box 410 Newport OR 97365 Tel: 541-574-3116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connie Hansen Garden - The Garden has been featured in the Fine Gardening Magazine, Sunset, Better Homes and Garden Quarterly, and other publications. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve, maintain and continue the development of the Garden, to promote gardening interest, and become the focus of gardening in the area. The Garden itself is an urban coastal garden and is utilized for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Location: 1931 NW 33rd Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Tel: 541 994 6338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tradewinds Charters - Depoe Bay has been providing "Top Deck" ocean charters for whale watching, sportfishing, bird watching, and Ecology Tours. With a fleet of twelve modern, fully equipped vessels, experienced, knowledgeable, and very friendly captains and crew, Tradewinds is the premier ocean charter service on the Oregon Coast.
Location: P.O. Box 123 Highway 101, Downtown Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341 Tel: (541) 765-2345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Newport Performing Arts Center - The 23,000-square-foot facility is set on a 4.5 acres at 777 W. Olive Street. It includes a main auditorium, lobby, administration offices, a studio theater/rehearsal room, actors' lounge, dressing rooms, costume shop, scene shop, mechanical and storage rooms, and a detached 2,650 foot storage building. Designed by the Portland-based firm of Moreland Christopher Myles Architects, the NPAC floorplan seats up to 390 in the orchestra and balcony sections and four galleries . The more intimate Studio Theater seats up to 100 people.
Location: 777 W. Olive PO Box 1315 Newport, OR 97365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wildlife Safari - Wildlife Safari is a fun-filled family destination where you can view animals in their natural habitat, roaming freely as they do in the wild. It is a world renowned medical and research facility and a nationally recognized educational facility for veterinary and biological sciences.
Location: Winston, OR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Coast Aquarium - See 500 species of animals in stunning indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Some of our indoor exhibits include Passages of the Deep, Keiko’s former home, now an undersea adventure featuring sharks, rays and other creatures of the ocean.
Location: Newport Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Coast History Center - Explore a time just past when our beaches were highways and tall ships graced our coastline. A sturdy ship's wheel, an intricate Native American basket, a rugged crosscut saw, an 1890s boarding house... all have stories to tell about the settlement of Oregon's Central Coast!
Location: 545 S.W. 9th Street, Newport, Oregon 97365 Tel: (541) 265-7509 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea Lion Caves - Sea Lion Caves is nature's home for wild area sea lions and a variety of sea birds, located 11 miles North of Florence on the Oregon Coast. The vast cavern with the roar of the great Steller Sea lions, the cries of the wailing birds and the restless surge of the ocean into the cave below, form an unforgettable experience.
Location: 91560 Hwy. 101 N. Florence, OR 97439 Tel: 541.547.3111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) - Oregon's OSU Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center creates a unique, dynamic environment for lifelong exploration and discovery. The Visitor Center encourages adults and children to enjoy marine science. The Center exhibits and programs explain how scientific research enhances our ability to interpret the natural patterns that shape our world and enables us to better appreciate, manage, and sustain coastal and marine resources.
Location: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr Newport, OR 97365 Tel: 541-867-0100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mariner's Square - Mariner Square in Newport, Oregon – home of Oregon Undersea Gardens, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and The Wax Works. Set on the bustling causeway lining Newport's historic bayfront – Mariner Square has long been a favorite vacation destination for travelers from near and far.
Location: 250 SW Bay Boulevard Newport OR 97365-4535 Tel: (541) 265-2206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Newport Visual Arts Center - The Newport Visual Arts Center, located at the historic Nye Beach Turnaround, is a facility built by the City of Newport as a public art exhibition space and for art education programs. The William Runyan Gallery occupies approximately 1000 square feet on the first floor and exhibits 12 shows per year. The Upstairs Gallery, a 300 square foot gallery space on the third floor level, schedules 12 exhibits per year featuring new and experimental artists in the norhwest region.
Location: 777 NW Beach Drive - P.O. Box 1315 Newport, OR 97365 Tel: (541) 265-6540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sandland Adventures - On top of the largest dunes you can view the beautiful Oregon Coast, Pacific Ocean and the mouth of the Siuslaw River. We offer professional drivers that can take your family on a safe and exciting ride to the most scenic parts of the dunes. The guided tours carry a maximum of 5 passengers plus our driver. Larger groups can be accommodated with multiple vehicles or our Giant Dune Buggies with a capacity of up to 40 people per buggy. After your dune ride, you can have fun bumping and splashing on our Bumper Boats, race on our Grand Prix style Go-Kart track or play our Miniature Golf Course.
Location: 85366 Hwy 101 So Florence, OR 97439 Tel: (541) 997-8087 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL OREGON (For example - Bend, OR - EUGENE, OR)
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Oregon Whitewater Adventures - The spectacular rivers of Oregon are an outdoor treasure waiting to be discovered. We encourage each and every one of you to find a way to make your white water rafting dreams come true this season. There are whitewater rafting trips for every range of interest and every level of ability, from half-day thrillers to five-day adventures through the heart of wild Oregon.
Location: 39620 Deerhorn Road Springfield, OR 97478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cascades Raptor Center - Nature center and wildlife hospital for birds of prey. Visitors can see 40 permanent resident birds of 24 different native Oregon species including 10 species of owls.
Location: 32275 Fox Hollow Road - P.O. Box 5386 - Eugene, OR 97405 Tel: 541/485-1320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lane ESD Planetarium - Lane ESD Planetarium is the second largest in the Pacific Northwest. It offers year-round educational /entertainment programming, including seasonal planets, constellations; images from the Hubble Space Telescope and laser shows.
Location: 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene Tel: (541) 461-8227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Science Factory - The Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium is dedicated to playful learning, scientific exploration and hands-on/minds-on activity for each and every visitor. We provide thousands of children the opportunity to explore their curiosity and creativity through our ever-changing exhibit hall, innovative educational programming, planetarium, computer laboratory, thematic special events, field trips and summer adventure science camps.
Location: 2300 Leo Harris Parkway Eugene, Oregon 97401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All Star Rafting & Kayaking - All Star Rafting and Kayaking in Maupin, Oregon is the place to go for your next rafting, fishing, or kayaking adventure.
Location: 405 Deschutes Ave. Maupin OR 97037 Tel: 800-909-7238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Mountain Fun Center - Sun Mountain Fun Center offers a variety of interactive and fun activities to be enjoyed by youth of all ages. The center offers bowling, billiards, redemption arcade, mini-golf, go karts, sand volleyball, horseshoes and more.
Location: 300 NE Bend River Mall Ave. Bend Oregon 97702 Tel: 541 382 6161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inclimb - INCLIMB rock gym opened in the fall of 1996. Starting at 5000sqft we have now grown to 8000sqft of climbing terrain with the addition of our new bouldering rooms completed in May 2001. We are the most diverse rock climbing service in the state of Oregon. By offering so many options we are sure you can find one to meet your rock climbing needs.
Location: 550 SW Industrial Way, Studio 39, Bend, Oregon 97702 Tel: 541-388-6764 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Desert Museum - This newest exhibit at the High Desert Museum examines the lives and work of the men, women, and communities of the U.S. Forest Service as they have served the public in our distinctive part of the West over the course of the last century.Remarkable historic images and artifacts highlight the exhibit as it explores the evolution of the Forest Service from its earliest beginnings to its complex, modern-day role managing timber, wildland fire, land use, and recreation. Features of this exhibit include a Forest Service 1935 Chevrolet Fire Engine, a replica of a typical early 1900’s ranger camp, and a reproduction of a fire lookout tower.
Location: 59800 South Highway 97 Bend, OR 97702-7963 Tel: 541-382-4754 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory - The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is a private, not-for-profit scientific and educational organization in Sunriver, Oregon. Our services include interpretive exhibits, large scale public observatory, educational programs, botanical garden, and a nature trail. Our enthusiastic staff and volunteers provide a fun and thoughtful view of our natural environment.
Location: P.O. Box 3533 Sunriver, OR 97707 Tel: 541-593-4394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fifth Street Public Market - The past and the present happily coexist a few blocks from the butte’s south flank at the Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. 5th Ave., tel. 541-484-0383, an old-time feed mill converted into an atrium. This rustic structure houses an impressive collection of craft boutiques, specialty stores, and restaurants surrounding an open-air courtyard. This courtyard is a favorite haunt of sun worshippers, people-watchers, and street performers. Note: Though the market bears the word street in its title, it is actually located on E. 5th Ave. and High Street.
Location: Eugene, Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terwilliger Hot Springs - Water emanates from a natural rock formation to fill these six hot springs pools, with temperatures of about 105 degrees.
Location: Eugene, Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Springfield Museum - Situated in historic downtown Springfield, Oregon amid cafes, antique and specialty shops. Large colorful murals grace nearby buildings. The Museum is housed in the 1911 Oregon Power Company transformer station. Because of its unique architecture and its important role in the early utility industry.
Location: 590 Main St, Eugene, Oregon Tel: 541/726-2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Willamette River bike trail - A six-mile bike trail along the Willamette River.
Location: Eugene, Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Pisgah - A popular mountain for runners with paths taking you up 1,500 feet.
Location: Eugene, Oregon Tel: 541-747-3817 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ComedySportz Theater - The Comedysportz Theater is an intimate 99 seat venue. It offers fast paced team on team improv Friday & Saturday nights at 8:00 PM. The Comedysportz Show is an all ages show. The Theater is a non-smoking environment. We offer non-alcoholic beverages. Located conveniently in downtown Eugene, it is a great place to see a family friendly improv show.
Location: 1030 Oak, Eugene, Oregon 97401 Tel: 541.517.9996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - EASTERN OREGON (For example - Baker City, OR - Ontario, OR)
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Wallowa Lake Tramway - Enjoy a scenic ride on a tram to the top of Mt. Howard. During this spectacular ride, guests get a view of the Eagle Cap Wilderness area and its rugged peaks. Upon arriving at the upper terminal, guests can explore the summit area, enjoying the extensive variety of alpine plants and vegetation along any of the many trails.
Location: 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway Joseph, Oregon 97846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wallowa County Museum - The purpose of the museum is to preserve, protect and present Wallowa County History, both Indian and settlers; and to aid students, historians, and families in research.
Location: 110 S Main, Joseph, Oregon 97846 Tel: 541) 432-6095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four Rivers Cultural Center - For centuries, the Snake, the Malheur, the Owyhee and the Payette have supported life here, attracting people from all points of the compass. Four Rivers Cultural Center is named for these waterways. The rivers, in turn, represent the constant flow of people of varied ancestries - American Indian, Basque, European, Hispanic and Japanese - people who have made this a diverse and vital region that has opened its arm to many cultures and accepted their differences.
Location: 676 S.W. 5th Ave. Ontario, Oregon 97914 Tel: (541)889-8191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon - Be a kid again in the Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon, where visitors can enjoy hands-on fun in the Music Room, the Bubble Table, All-aboard train, the Shop 'n Kart Grocery Store, and much more!
Location: 400 South Main Street Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Tel: (541) 276-1066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lehman Hot Springs - Lehman Hot Springs offers Natural hot mineral pools including Camping and ATV Tours, with nearby fishing and ATV trails.
Location: PO Box 187, Ukiah, Oregon 97880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pendleton Underground Tours - The Pendleton Underground Tours office is located in Pendleton's Historic District, on the corner of SW 1st Street and Emigrant Avenue. The buildings that house the tours are: the Empire Building, 1907, The Hendricks Building, 1897 and the Empire Meat Company, 1895.
Location: 37 S.W. Emigrant Ave. Pendleton OR 97801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eastern Oregon Museum - A trip through Eastern Oregon is not complete without a visit to the Eastern Oregon Museum Home to the finest collection of Western Memorabilia in the Northwest Located along the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway This is wonderful place to stop and explore Eastern Oregon's History
Location: PO Box 182, Haines, OR 97833 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - This 23,000 square-foot interpretive center atop Flagstaff Hill overlooks nearly seven miles of well-preserved Oregon Trail ruts that extend across Virtue Flat southeast of Flagstaff Hill. This arid trail segment, where emigrants fought their way through shoulder-tall sagebrush, tested weary emigrants who had endured four or five difficult days ascending Burnt River.
Location: Baker City, Oregon Tel: 503-523-1843 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baker City Mini-Loop - Easy bike trail for everyone: a 12.5-mile loop passing through farms, fields, and historic Baker City.
Location: Baker City, Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three Forks Hot Springs - These remote springs offer a three-foot-deep pool, perfect for viewing the sunset.
Location: Jordan Valley, Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN OREGON (For example - Medford, OR - Ashland, OR - Klamath Lake, OR)
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Adventure Center Whitewater Rafting - Ashland's premier rafting outfitter offering guided trips on Southern Oregon's Wild & Scenic rivers; The Rogue, Klamath, North Umpqua, Cal-Salmon, Scott and Owyhee. Choose from 1/2 day to multiday trips March-October.
Location: 40 North Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: (800) 444-2819 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kokopelli River Guides - Kokopelli River Guides is your premiere paddle sports destination! We'll thrill you with whitewater rafting! Challenge yourself in a whitewater kayak lesson! Or rent a kayak and relax and paddle the day away on a serene alpine lake.
Location: 2475 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: (541) 201-7694 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mt. Ashland Ski Area - Four chair lifts, 23 runs, 1,150 vertical feet, learning center, rental shop, Mountain cafÈ, T-Bar Lounge, Granite Cove Retail Shop, Terrain Park & Rail park, majestic vistas, and inexpensive ski/lodging packages.
Location: PO Box 220 Ashland, OR 97520 Tel: (541) 482-2897 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mail Boat Hydro Jet Trips - Experience the wildlife, scenery and history of the Roque river canyon. Today, the original Mail Boats still deliver the U.S. Mail to the remote village of Agness, just as they have for over one hundred years, since 1895. Our mail boats are consistently judged to be one of the very best attractions in the entire Northwest.
Location: Post Office Box 1165 Gold Beach, Oregon 97444 Tel: 800-458-3511, 541-247-7033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rogue Klamath River Adventures - Southern Oregon's premier outfitter offering 1/2 to multi-day guided whitewater rafting and fishing trips. Offering guided trips to the "Wild & Scenic" Upper Klamath and Rogue Rivers. The finest equipment, gourmet food and world class guides. We provide everything you need for an exciting, unforgettable adventure. Special family and group rates.
Location: PO Box 4531 Medford, OR 97501 Tel: (541) 779-3708 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Motorcycle Adventures - Ride through some of the most breathtaking scenic routes in existence. Partake in the beauty as you open the throttle and surge forward on the back of America’s greatest two wheeled craft, a Harley Davidson. Explore the back roads and trails of the Oregon and Northern California wilderness on a satisfying Dirt Ride you'll dream back on.
Location: 335 E. McAndrews Rd. Medford, OR 97504 Tel: (541) 773-RIDE (7433) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running Y Ranch Resort - The Running Y Ranch offers the Bill Collier Community Ice Arena. The 200' x 85' sparkling outdoor sheet of ice is covered by a beautiful tensile fabric roof and is open November through March. School field trips, figure skating lessons, recreational hockey leagues for ages five through adult, and a multitude of other skating sessions are offered.
Location: 5500 Running Y Road Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Tel: (541) 850-5758 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Klamath Belle Paddle Wheel - PO Box 5043 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Tel: (541) 883-4622
Location: Explore the fabulous vistas of Oregon's largest freshwater lake on the Klamath Belle Paddle Wheel, the first one to grace these waters in over 75 years. With over 300 square miles of open water, abundant wildlife viewing, and clean mountain air, a true lake adventure awaits. You'll be treated to a great lunch or dinner and our guide will share stories and information on the history, geology, and geography of the basin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sundance River Center - Explore the rivers of Southern Oregon with us. One to five day raft trips on the Rogue & Illinois are perfect for families and friends. Five to nine day whitewater kayak schools include lodging and 35-mile river trip
Location: 14894 Galice Road Merlin, OR 97532 Tel: (541) 479-8508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southern Oregon Historical Society - In 1946 the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) was formally organized to save the 1883 Jackson County Courthouse in Jacksonville; its white cupola can be seen throughout the town. In the decades since, SOHS has grown to become one of the finest regional historical societies in the West. SOHS operates the Jacksonville and Children's Museums, the History Store, Historical Research Library, several other historic properties of interest including the C.C. Beekman Bank, C.C. Beekman House, the U.S. Hotel, and the 37-acre 1850s era Hanley Farm located just outside of Jacksonville.
Location: 106 N Central Medford, OR 97501 Tel: 773-6536 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lost Creek Lake - The beauty and many recreational pleasures available on and around scenic Lost Creek Lake. At Lost Creek, there's something for everyone. Water Sports, Bike or Hike the Lake.
Location: 35211 Highway 62 Trail, Oregon 97541 Tel: (541) 560-3646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spirit of the Rogue Nature Center - Nature never sleeps. It is always moving into balance. It is here, at Spirit of the Rogue Nature Center, that nature can be seen and experienced in new ways which capture the imagination, call to our sense of caring, and provide tools to understand this balance. We all live in the same watershed and ultimately share the same resources.
Location: PO Box 130 580 Takelma Drive Trail, OR 97541 Tel: (541) 878-3800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southern Oregon Nature Excursions - Jack Leishman was born and raised along the shores of Puget Sound , north of Seattle. He has been photographing since he was 13 years old, being mostly attracted to nature, close-ups and scenics. Jack’s work blends traditional nature photography with digitally enhanced photo-art that takes on an impressionistic, almost painterly look, which sometimes borders on the abstract. Images are from throughout the Pacific Northwest , Hawaii , Micronesia and Europe . Some of the pieces are printed in standard photo process, on inkjet printers, and others are giclee’ on canvas.
Location: 2320 Talent Avenue Talent, OR 97540 Tel: 541-535-6744 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applegate Trail Interpretive Center - Offers a glimpse into the colorful history of this rugged area through the stories of the pioneer settlers, the naming of Grave Creek, the discovery of gold, the impact of the stageline, and the building of the railroad. Located in Beautiful Sunny Valley, The Applegate Trail Interpretive Center is a "must see." Enjoy visiting the many historical displays.
Location: 500 Sunny Valley Loop Sunny Valley, Oregon 97497 Tel: 541-472-8545, 1-888-411-1846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Umpqua Valley Arts Association - The heart of the Umpqua Valley in southern Oregon is rich in culture and the arts. Since 1979 the Umpqua Valley Arts Association has been involved in the culture and community of Roseburg. Offering classes in most artistic areas including painting, life drawing and ceramics, The Arts Center is a fun place for adults and children to learn more about art and culture. On campus you'll find an art gallery, full ceramics studio, gift gallery, artists studios and a variety of art programs for people of all ages.
Location: 1624 W. Harvard Avenue Roseburg, Oregon 97470 Tel: (541) 672-2532 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friends of the Museum - Beautiful river Basin has tall timbered forest with lush green ferns and moss cascading right down to the river's edge. To our guests, the Umpqua River reveals scenic white water rafting, biking and hiking trails that overlook spectacular views of basalt rock formations and serene mountain lakes. You can really get away from it all with a complete rafting, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking experience! Our professional guides are certified in trail and river safety and are experienced outdoor adventure guides.
Location: P.O. Box 495 Glide, OR 97443 Tel: (541) 496.3333 or 1.888.454.9696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon Vortex House of Mystery - The Oregon Vortex is an area of naturally occurring visual and perceptual phenomena, which can be captured on film. No matter your education or profession you will find a challenge to all your accepted theories.
Location: 4303 Sardine Creek L Fork RD Gold Hill, OR 97525-9732 Tel: (541) 855-1543
