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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Oregon

180 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oregon

Updated February 3, 2023

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  1. Ashland
  2. Astoria
  3. Baker City
  4. Bend
  5. Cannon Beach
  6. Cave Junction
  7. Corbett
  8. Crater Lake
  9. Eugene
  10. Florence
  11. Klamath Falls
  12. La Pine
  13. Mc Kenzie Bridge
  14. Mc Minnville
  15. Mitchell
  16. Oregon City
  17. Pendleton
  18. Portland
  19. Redmond
  20. Salem
  21. Seaside
  22. Silver Lake
  23. Sisters
  24. The Dalles
  25. Tillamook
  26. Yachats

Unusual Attractions in Oregon

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Guided Tours of Oregon

Atlas Obscura Itineraries

A Feminist Road Trip Across the U.S.

Over the past month, Atlas Obscura has been exploring the stories of women who changed the world, from wildlife biologists and mountain climbers to Civil War spies and tattoo artists. To celebrate these daring women who struck out on their own, we’ve put together a cross-country road trip. Over 12 stops and more than 3,000 miles, this route will give you a front-row seat to women’s history in America.

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Explore Oregon

Nature 19
Geology 18
Collections 18
Plants 17
Natural Wonders 17
Water 16
Animals 13
Museums And Collections 13

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Stories About Oregon

The Oregon Lab Where Scientists Are Riding the Waves to a Brighter Future

At the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Lab in Corvallis, massive simulators allow researchers to test innovative ideas about sustainable energy, saving coastlines, and more.
by Annalee Newitz

What’s the Real Christmas Tree Capital of the World?

At least a half dozen communities in North America have claimed the title. 
by Justin Franz

The Mysterious Mushroom That Only Grows in Burn Scars

To find fire morels, forage after wildfires.
by Elaina Zachos

The Carousel That Saved a Town

How building a children's attraction rebuilt the community of Albany, Oregon.
by Rebecca Deurlein

What the World's Largest Organism Reveals About Fires and Forest Health

In Oregon, the Humongous Fungus plays a complex role in an ecosystem reshaped by humans.
by Colin Hogan

Meet the Woman Preserving the History of Oregon's Black Loggers

A chance discovery about her father's past led Gwen Trice to dig deep into the story of Maxville and the families who called it home.
by Michelle Harris

Chasing Oregon’s Watery Wonders

Grab a life jacket and a wetsuit! Jessica Mendoza and her family gear up for an outdoor adventure and explore the wet and wondrous sights of Central Oregon’s majestic wilderness.
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Come Hell or High Water, Mail Arrives Weekly in This Remote Canyon

Jill and Jim Koch have been delivering mail by boat to Hells Canyon for decades, following a century-old route.
by Michelle Harris

Lists Featuring Oregon

Darlingtonia State Natural Site.
An aerial view of the rose garden.
The H-4 Hercules, aka "Spruce Goose."
Pete French Round Barn.

7 of Oregon's Most Magical Places

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Including Darlingtonia State Natural Site, International Rose Test Garden, and The Spruce Goose

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
The Bigfoot Trap
Outside Hippo Hardware in Portland.
Antler chandelier plus interior of restaurant

7 Destinations for a Different Kind of Oregon Trail

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Including Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, The Bigfoot Trap, and Hippo Hardware

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