Travel Oregon

The Oregon Tourism Commission, known as Travel Oregon, focuses on improving the experience for visitors by offering helpful information, resources, and tools for trip planning that inspire travel and highlight the outstanding qualities of Oregon. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for residents of Oregon by boosting the economic benefits of the state's tourism industry, which is valued at $10.9 billion and provides jobs for over 100,000 people in the state.

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A Food and Wine Lover’s Guide to Tualatin Valley

1 week ago | traveloregon.com | Emily Teel

Just a short drive southwest of Portland at the north end of the Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley is a top spot to experience the state’s rich wine culture. Here Ponzi Vineyards was founded in 1970, which helped establish Oregon as a world-class wine region. Today Tualatin Valley wineries are thriving, from heritage brands to newcomers like Winery Lane Collective, a collaborative tasting room where you can taste pours from multiple wineries in one space.
3 Days of Adventure at Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa

3 weeks ago | traveloregon.com | Juliet Grable

Astoria, located at the tip of the Oregon Coast, feels like a world apart. So does the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa, where you can truly escape the stress and hubbub of everyday life. Perched atop 500 pillars and set 600 feet into the Columbia River at the foot of the iconic Astoria-Megler Bridge, this luxury hotel offers tasteful amenities, a full-service spa and an on-site bar. Best of all, each of the 46 rooms offers an unobstructed and breathtaking view of the Columbia River.
Find Fun and Adventure on the Oregon Coast Trail

1 month ago | traveloregon.com | Matt Wastradowski

Dramatic views await along every step of the Oregon Coast Trail — a remarkable combination of trails, paths and roads that traverses the state’s 363-mile public coastline. Those sites include rugged headlands and top-down views of coastal cities, up-close looks at the geological forces that shaped the region and quiet beaches at the base of towering cliffs.
6 Great Museum Experiences in Central Oregon

1 month ago | traveloregon.com | Matt Wastradowski |Portland Monthly

History and culture are everywhere in Central Oregon. They’re apparent in the volcanic features and colorful rock formations that dot the region, and they show up in unexpected ways — through wildlife encounters, tribal cuisines and vintage buildings in the local communities. On your next visit, take it all in at some of Central Oregon’s top museums and cultural experiences. Here are a few favorite stops, along with suggestions for extending your visit and enjoying local fare.
Rafting Trips on the “New” Klamath River

Feb 10, 2025 | traveloregon.com | Juliet Grable

Are you ready for some whitewater? Southern Oregon-based Indigo Creek Outfitters has offered heart-pumping rafting trips on the Rogue and Klamath rivers since 2011. Now that four dams have been completely removed from the Klamath River in Southern Oregon and Northern California, Indigo Creek is offering two brand-new adventures on the Oregon segments of the Upper Klamath River in 2025. The Klamath River originates in Klamath County and winds 260 miles to the Pacific Ocean.
2 Days of Fun and Games in Tualatin Valley

Feb 7, 2025 | traveloregon.com | Emily Gillespie

When was the last time you really let yourself play? In Tualatin Valley, fun isn’t just for kids. Here creative, playful and gamified spaces pack in enough excitement to entertain the whole family. Here’s how to let loose and fill two days with smiles and laughter in this diverse, vibrant region just west of Portland. Start your day right at Beaverton’s Deadstock Coffee, which serves flavorful coffee drinks made from locally roasted beans.
Romantic Winter Weekend in the Mid-Willamette Valley

Jan 16, 2025 | traveloregon.com | Michelle Kehm

If you’re a wine lover planning a romantic getaway to the Salem region, winter is an idyllic time to visit. January through March is Willamette Valley cellar season, when the vineyards outside are mist-covered and dormant, but the tasting rooms are alive with stoked fires, first sips of new releases, gourmet food pairings and passionate conversations between friends — and winemakers.
Gravel Biking on the Oregon Coast

Jan 16, 2025 | traveloregon.com | Lucas Alberg |Matt Wastradowski

Blending the adventure of car-free riding with the ease of cruising on wide, well-maintained gravel roads, gravel biking is one of the fastest-growing segments of cycling. Unlike mountain biking, gravel biking doesn’t require tackling technical trails. That makes it accessible to a wider range of cyclists, including those using e-bikes or adaptive equipment. Plus, with its ability to connect endless miles of forest roads, you can tailor rides to match your fitness level and schedule.
Try a Vegan Wine Tasting in Portland

Nov 13, 2024 | traveloregon.com | Margarett Waterbury

Oregon is synonymous with pinot noir — and one key contributor is Erath Winery. This pioneering winery was one of the first to grow pinot noir in the Willamette Valley, and they’re still a top producer of the style that made the state famous. So when I got the chance to go experience their vegan-friendly tasting room in Portland’s Pearl District, I was thrilled to leave my car in the driveway and head across the river to meet a friend for an urban wine tasting.
See What’s New - and Old - at Astoria's Columbia River Maritime Museum - Travel Oregon

Oct 10, 2024 | traveloregon.com | Tina Lassen |Chris Santella |Joseph Gallivan

The Columbia River has been a vital source of food, fresh water, transportation and trade for thousands of years. Its stories come to life at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, not far from where the river meets the Pacific and completes its 1,243-mile journey through the Northwest. First opened in 1963, the museum moved to its current location along Astoria’s riverfront in 1982, and it’s been growing and improving ever since.