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Oregon: stunning coast and great outdoors

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Oregon is not a place you visit as much as you see it. You can see beautiful coasts, volcanic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and deserts as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for world-class pinots, some of the best food and craft beer in the country, epic cycling, kayaking, windsurfing, or just about anything else—in, look no further.

Oregon Outdoors

The thing about exploring outside Oregon is that you’ll never be able to do it all in a lifetime. Hike the rugged coastline or the wild Willamette National Forest. Camp in the desert near Steens Mountain, or explore the snow-capped Wallowa Mountains (also known as “Little Switzerland”).

Rent an RV from Cruise America, and park yourself in the volcanic foothills of Mount Hood, the old-growth beauty of Umpqua National Forest, or a mountain lake in Deschutes National Forest. State Parks offer yurts, teepees, rustic cabins, and RV spots along with lovely picnic spots for rent.

Food & Drink

Foodies are trendsetters and tastemakers. We have craft beer, micro-distilleries, and 17 wine regions, as well as handcrafted sea salt, ice cream, cheese, and more. We’re not the only ones who love the taste of Oregon. The New York Times Magazine refers to Oregon as an “always expanding culinary utopia.”

Oregon’s award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, and farmers appear in national and international publications, and you can often meet those culinary masters in person. Don’t miss delicious annual events like the Truffle Festival in January, the Oregon Cheese Festival in March, and Feast Portland, a world-class celebration of food and drink, in September.

Tax-free Shopping

US Unlike most states in the U.S., Oregon has no sales tax. You’ll save 5 to 10 percent on everything you buy. Find your favorite brands at stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s, H&M, and Apple, or try shops for unique Oregon products and gifts. Outlet shoppers will save on brands like Adidas, Coach, Nike, and Gap at centers in Troutdale, Woodburn, Seaside, Lincoln City, Bend, and Phoenix. Hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces in the Pearl District, Nob Hill, and Hawthorne in Portland; and in towns along the Bend, Hood River, and Coast.

Golf

The hardest part of golfing in Oregon is choosing from nearly 200 public courses. Play through spectacular stretches of sand dunes towering above the Pacific Ocean, plunge into the heart of sun-soaked wine country, or revel in the mountainous views of Central Oregon’s 30 high-desert courses. 1 Golf Resort by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, don’t miss the Bandon Dunes and Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, where a young Tiger Woods scored his third consecutive U.S. golf tour. Won the Amateur Championship.

American Indian Heritage

While European settlement in Oregon is less than two centuries old, American Indians have inhabited the area for thousands of years. Learn about the natives, past and present, at Oregon’s interpretive centers and museums. At the Tamastslicht Cultural Institute in Pendleton, learn about the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Indian tribes.

The performances and programs showcase the traditional song, dance, art, language, clothing, religion, and food created by these tribes. The Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs share their heritage at The Museum at Warm Springs. The museum houses one of the most exquisite collections of Plateau Native American artifacts in the country, along with art, history, and culture exhibits by Aboriginal members.

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