Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Oregon
4.5Pittock Mansion(2.563 reviews) - Beautiful Mansion furnished with lovely antiques! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was a modern home with unique architecture and the latest technology. Experience the story of Portland through the lives of one of its most influential families and get to know the pioneer spirit behind its transformation from “stumptown” to modern, industrial city.See more..
The Turnaround at Seaside is a Destination all in itself. I have seen every walks of life here from the Locals to the well know world travelers. All have visited this very spot to witness a part of the Oregon Coast that can only be seen from this location. You will find some of the most unique performers here that will amaze you with their talents. From this spot, You can walk to many other well known places in Seasides famous Downtown. The Turnaround at Seaside is one of those Iconic places you will always remember once you have seen it.See more..
4.5Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint(715 reviews) - great, quick, paved, safe day hike (only 2 hours) Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Hiking Trails
what a great hike, about 3 miles, but the first part out of the parking lot was not paved, but the trail met up with the paved roadway, and it was amazing, steep in parts, but the views were breathtaking, or was that my out of shape body telling me otherwise. this only took about 2 hours, including time at the top for the rest of us to catch out limited breaths. a must do..See more..
4.5Salem's Riverfront Carousel(486 reviews) - “Round & Round” Fun Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
A beautiful handcrafted operational Carousel ride in historic downtown Salem at Riverfront Park. Family-friendly affordable fun for all to enjoy. Wheelchair accessible. Shop our unique gift shop for a variety of Carousel souvenirs, toys, games, home decor and more! Affordable party and event packages available to fit your needs. Salem's Riverfront Carousel is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Carousel depends on the generous contributions and donations from our community, as well as the patronage of our visitors and guests from all over the world! For more information on how you can help us Keep the Dream Alive Shop our unique gift shop for a variety of Carousel souvenirs, toys, games, home decor and more! Affordable party and event packages available to fit your needs. Salem's Riverfront Carousel is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Carousel depends on the generous contributions and donations from our community, as well as the patronage of our visitors and guests from all over the world! For more information on how you can help us Keep the Dream Alive, visit www.salemcarousel.org > Donte!See more..
4.5Alberta Street(217 reviews) - Food and art zone Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
There are so many places to eat good food, drink good beer and shop on Alberta street. The art galleries are all unique and host some amazing work! During the summer time they host “ last Thursday” every month where on the last Thursday of the month they shut down multiple streets down Alberta to traffic and it’s turned into a walking fair where people sell their crafts and goods! Don’t worry all of the business are still open during the festivities. Usually there are street performers and musicians to watch as well while you shop.See more..
4.5The Gordon House(170 reviews) - Unique Frank Lloyd Wright house Sunday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Welcome to the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed structure in Oregon! The Gordon House is a non-profit historic house museum. Tours are offered by well-trained and knowledgeable volunteer docents. Come for a tour and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright, his architectural principles and how the Gordons worked with Wright to design the home of their dreams.See more..
5.0Painted Hills(128 reviews) - Best of the three Units Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations • Scenic Walking Areas
I visited the Painted Hills near Prineville on a fine afternoon in June and enjoyed the fabulous views. It appears this Unit is the most popular of the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and I agree with that view. The colorful stripes and ripples on the mounds and mountains of Painted Hills can be enjoyed just from the overlooks, though there are a few trails if one wants to spend more time. The Carroll Rim trail is the longest with some steep sections; but the view from the top of the rim is gorgeous. The main parking in the Unit has a wonderful picnic spot and when I was there in June the area was chirping with all kinds of birds. The Painted Hills is very beautiful with striking colors of geology.See more..
Welcome to Springfield, Oregon, home of the official Simpsons mural! Unveiled on August 25, 2014, this is the first mural created through a partnership between The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and any city. It will always be the first – so don’t even go there other Springfields! This mural is the product of several years of work between City officials and Matt’s staff at 20th Century Fox brainstorming a number of ideas to best celebrate Matt Groening’s Oregon roots and his connection to Springfield, Oregon. In the end, the City thought public art would be the perfect venue and Matt agreed. We hope you enjoy the mural and your visit to downtown Springfield, Oregon.See more..
The Historic District Downtown Cottage Grove is like a charming step back in time where strangers still smile and say hello on the sidewalk. Things to see include: murals, history museums, specialty shops, bookstores, and antique shops. Two of the bridges on the covered bridge tour are close by. My favorite spot to eat is Fleur De Lis Patisserie. The ham croissants and seasonal salad make it hard to leave any room for dessert, although the pastries are incredible - - and made by real French people! Another favorite is the Backstage Bakery. They do an incredible grilled chicken sandwich with spicy hot wings sauce on a freshly baked roll. Public restrooms are located across from the Backstage Bakery.See more..
This is a quick but worthwhile stop. It is not far off the main road and easy to find. There isn’t a lot of parking but it’s sufficient at least when I was there. A short walk to an absolute masterpiece. In the fall with all the leaves changing it was absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!See more..
4.5Sumpter Valley Dredge(78 reviews) - Dawn nature walk with panoramic view is the best part. Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Visited 10.16.2021. If staying in Sumpter, the Dredge is an easy walk from lodging. The usual mechanical items are there but the real pleasure was a dawn visit to the walking paths beyond the old equipment 'graveyard'. After crossing over a footbridge, one can get a panoramic view of mountains, free flowing river and peacefulness of a rural setting. Fall colors were in full force. Easy, flat, gravel covered paths. The Dredge itself is decorated for a Halloween Haunted House. A great space for that type of event.See more..
5.0Rowena Crest Viewpoint(75 reviews) - A MUST DO site! Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
No trip to the Gorge is complete without coming here! Easy trailed hikes. Just a short drive from our hotel near the locks. Great place to fly your drone if you brought it with you! And this site is free!!See more..
Well worth the trip and well worth walking a least to the bridge lookout if you can. We went higher for views down which were pretty spectacular. Stunningly pretty place with toilets, restaurant and gift shop at the bottom. Free to see and a must on my opinion if you’re in the area.See more..
4.5Old St. Peter's Landmark(41 reviews) - Visit to Old St. Peter's Landmark Points of Interest & Landmarks
I was traveling on the American Empress and had a free afternoon. The Landmark wasn't on the Hop-on Hop-off tours, but we drove by it and the local historian mentioned the rooster on the steeple. I decided to walk to the site to check it out, basically to find out about the rooster. It is beautiful inside and the docent was great. I was her only visitor at the time and she spent much time with me answering questions and discussing preservation. I would suggest anyone spend an hour in this gem.See more..
The Wallowa Valley is well off the beaten track but has been discovered a bit by a thriving arts community. Those that really gave birth to that have formed the Josephy Center which is a gallery/museum/teaching place for the arts. It is in a pretty modern ex-bank building that is quite attractive. The docents are helpful and friendly and the exhibits change. Plus they sent us to a great local coffee/tea shop in the area. Really glad we stopped. When in the valley you can see why the Nez Pearce were so pissed about getting kicked out! The sort of place you want to figure out how you could stay and live there.See more..
One of my personal favorite bridges, mostly because of the history in the region. It's now open again, repairs are finished. https://gravecreekranch.wordpress.comSee more..
4.5The Office Bridge(24 reviews) - Just wandered to this great feature! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
We were on a long road trip and came out this direction to ride our mountain bikes on the North Fork Trail and found this cool feature by chance! It was cool to drive our Truck and Camper on a covered bridge. Nice open parking area at both end to wait for one way traffic. At the far end there is access to the trail and a covered picnic area too. We were all by ourselves and were able to take a video crossing the bridge. Pretty cool when you stumble on things like this and you are not expectign them - the benefits of wandering!See more..
4.5The Dalles Murals(24 reviews) - Great art to drive by or gaze Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
We found a bunch of murals on walls around downtown, easy to stop and see. There were also a lot of great little shops.See more..
4.5Jenkins Estate(23 reviews) - Beautiful and peaceful Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
This is a hidden gem to spend an hour or two walking around and soaking in the beauty of the trees, gardens and walkways.See more..
4.5The Brigittine Monastery(21 reviews) - Fine chocolates, worth the stop Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a quiet religious retreat, down a short gravel road in the middle of farmland in the heart of wine country. The monks hand roll chocolates and make fudge of a wide variety (lemon, mango, lavender, classic chocolate…). Walk from the little parking area to the small chapel which can be viewed from the inside of there is not a current mass. Continue up the walk to a door that leads to the small gift shop with chocolates, free samples, and a few religious items like books, rosaries and medals for purchase. The monk that assisted us was friendly and helpful and happy to answer any questions. Chocolate items were delicious.See more..
4.0The Dalles Lock and Dam Visitor Center(18 reviews) - Nice Visitors Center, Wonderful Tour Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
Tours are currently offered on Saturday and Sunday by reservation. Our tour, led by Ranger Jim Day was fantastic. Very informative. Jim did a great job of answering many questions. The visitors center has interesting exhibits and a movie about the locks and dam.See more..
4.5Rochester Covered Bridge(17 reviews) - Good access for photos Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
Well signposted off the main highway and worth the detour. Single track traffic makes it easy to photograph and a pull in makes it easy to parkSee more..
4.5Downtown Historic District(17 reviews) - Enjoy a taste of the past Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
The Downtown Historic District is one of four Historic Districts in Albany, Oregon. The District includes restored building dating back to the 1860s. The Buildings are fill with unique businesses including restaurants, retail shops, and an historic theater. Wide clean sidewalks make getting around easy and enjoyable.See more..
So interesting. Very well built and preserved. Great idea for winter training, winters are hard there.See more..
4.0Harvey The Giant Rabbit(12 reviews) - A must-see local landmark Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Harvey is less a destination (there's nothing to do), but definitely a local landmark! Once upon a time, a long time ago, Harvey had a human head and was a common, ordinary Texaco Big Friend. There were about 300 Texaco Big Friends, and they marked Texaco gas stations. In October 1962, bad winds damaged the Texaco Big Friend that's now known as Harvey, and he was bought by someone and taken to Harvey Marine for repairs. But then the person who bought the Texaco Big Friend just abandoned him, and after a few years of sitting broken and unclaimed, Harvey Marine's owner, Ed Harvey, decided to give him a makeover -- giving him a rabbit head and reveling Harvey the Rabbit to the world in 1974. Harvey Marine is closed now, but Harvey the Rabbit is still standing tall, and will probably continue to do so in the future, because he's a beloved member of the community in Aloha.See more..
Always interesting to stop by the view point and see how it looks at different times of year. Rangers scross the street are helpful. See more..
4.0Tsunami Gallery(10 reviews) - A must see! Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
I've driven past this gallery a few times and never stopped but always wanted to, so I finally did it. I pulled up, got out and the owner, Mack, was just closing up shop...he said "please come in!", I felt bad but he insisted so I came in. What a lovely gallery! A huge, beautiful space. Gorgeous art pieces. And a very large variety of things to see. Mack was so kind and lovely. He walked around with me and chit chatted, told me about the pieces, answered all my questions...such a nice man and an incredibly talented artist! I adore his bronze statues! He suggested I take a different route that went around Coos Bay and included some beautiful gardens...great suggestion Mack! Thanks! Great place! And thanks for letting me in after hours!!! See more..
Great place to take your kids to find sunstones on top of the ground. If you are real adventurous you can dig in the free area. As I was with my 10 year old son, it was more rewarding just to wander the desert in search of surface sunstones and we were no disappointed. Remember to bring plenty of water and snacks as this is high desert and there is nowhere to buy anything. Pack out what you bring in so as to keep the area litter free for years to come. You may even see a jack rabbit... We saw a few... Pretty cool but extremely hot. See more..
4.5Art Presence Art Center(10 reviews) - Always something new and awesome! Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
This group of artists are very talented in so many media. You never know what treat for the eyes will appear THIS month! And then there is the Friday night refreshments, which are always interesting and make viewing the work so much more fun.See more..
Pick up a map at Reception and walk up the trail to the Shrine of Our Lady. Quiet, cool and restful setting among the forest trees. At the Shrine there's a wonderful view over the Willamette Valley. On the return trip down, veer to the right at the first fork in the path and follow the sign to 'Mount Hood'. A short hike to a fenceline overlooking hills of beautiful vineyards with the mountain in the distance. Great way to spend a few hours communing with nature at the Abbey.See more..
3.5World's Tallest Barber Pole(9 reviews) - Yep, very cool pole Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Just okay ! Wandering the neighborhood and found it… what a sight for sore eyes. Just goes up and up.See more..
4.5M Crow & Company General Store(7 reviews) - Gotta stop Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A general store and brewery offering cold beer, pizza made from scratch, everyday groceries, ice, cold drinks, camping/hunting supplies, and American made M CROW goods.See more..
4.5Memorial to Yamhill County Soldiers of the World War(7 reviews) - Very moving local war memorial with new WWII monument close by... Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Government Buildings
Being a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War era, I stop at all small town war memorials while on road trips around the U.S. This one is located in McMinnville, Oregon. It was dedicated in on Armistice Day, now Veterans Day, November 11, 1923. Carved into the upper granite panels are the names of all of the Yamhill County soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in The World War, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918. Some soldiers died of typhus following the armistice while waiting for transportation back to the States. On the lower panels are Memorial plaques to Yamhill County soldiers who died in all wars since WWI. This bronze Doughboy statue is located on the well kept grounds of the county courthouse. When you are finished here, walk a couple blocks to the front grounds of the Oregon Mutual Insurance building. There you will find their new WWII Monument to McMinnville soldier Leonard DeWitt recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for Valor.See more..
We were driving through Myrtle Point and decided to stop at this museum but it was closed for the season. Started taking photos of the stunning and unusual architecture when a woman drove up and asked if we wanted to go in! She was very friendly and knowledgeable and told us the history of the museum and the area. It is fascinating and absolutely amazing the number and condition of the artifacts. One of the highlights are the hand carved myrtle wood depictions of life in the logging era. The building itself is an old church and the domed construction lends itself to some amazing acoustics. Definitely stop here if you are in the area.See more..
4.0Seafarers' Park(6 reviews) - A quiet, enchanting seaside park Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks We didn't spend a lot of time at this park, but visited out of curiosity. It's on the estuary, the water view is just magnificent. The park was very clean, parking convenient. It felt safe and, I say again, enchanting. Sea air! See more..
5.0Rattlesnake Grade(6 reviews) - Better than Hell's Canyon Overlook! Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives
Awesome views with rich history. The history part starts at the Old Chief Joseph Gravesite in Joseph. The Rattlesnake Grade starts at Enterprise, OR, on Hwy 3. Driving miles north will take you to the Joseph Canyon Viewpoint which overlooks Joseph Canyon where Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce tribe, was born in a cave on the east side of Joseph Creek. OR Hwy 3 joins with WA 129 which winds through the Blue Mts before Anatone. The best views are here and where the Grande Ronde intersects WA 129. After Anatone, you will pass Asotin, where you will find Nez Perce petroglyphs if you drive to Buffalo Eddy, 18 miles south on the Snake River Rd.See more..
4.5Cascade Locks Marine Park(6 reviews) - Nice park! Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
Walked each evening to this Park..Also took the day boat trip from there..Lots to see, so relaxing! Lots of fishing going on, and campers too!See more..
4.5Emerald Art Center(5 reviews) - Nice art!!! Points of Interest & Landmarks
Enjoyed seeing the beautiful art exibits. Great variety. Spacious and open. Staff very pleasant. Loved the Simpson's statue. Homer was out for repsirSee more..
4.0The Creators Gallery(5 reviews) - Art treasures from local artists Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a great gallery with art from many local artists. In a beautiful setting in a great old house. A good place to find hand crafted items as well.See more..
4.0Keeney Pass(4 reviews) - Very interesting info on the Oregon trail Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
It's small but very informative about Oregon history a must see when in Oregon if you like history the city of vale has a lot of itSee more..
3.5Pillars of Rome(4 reviews) - Unexpected sight on a long trip Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
We were driving from California to Montana and decided to make the quick detour to check out this sight. The gravel road in is easy for any vehicle and is about a mile in to the views. The geology is really interesting. It's easy to see how this would be a good landmark for the early pioneers. Worth the quick stop.See more..
4.5Deadman Pass Viewpoint(4 reviews) - Love Deadman's Pass. All of it! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
I have enjoyed driving up the mountains throughout my life and the view point was usually the first stop, just to look and enjoy. Good memories at this view overlooking the base of the Blues, Pendleton, and all the farm land. I love it. No bathrooms though. Just FYI. See more..
5.0Downtown Plaza(4 reviews) - A wonderful place to start a walking tour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Several times a year, I or hubby and I start here by drinking the Lithia Water at the fountains. That mineral taste is so amazing. FEELS healthy. Then we start walking: Web-sters, the Asian fusion place across from Lithia Park, , then a turn to browse the shops and bookstore near Websters. Then across Main to the Chocolate factory, and up to Paddington. It's especially magical in December, with the lights, but a very nice "date" with someone special, with a friend or with yourself. It's the beating center of this little town.See more..
5.0Merriam Point(4 reviews) - Our First View of Crater Lake did NOT Disappoint Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Drives
We drove 2 hours from Bend so we entered Crater Lake via the North Entrance. As such, Merriam Point was the first spot we pulled into to start our Rim Drive. We visited Crater Lake on 2 days, July 20 and 23. For our 1st views of Crater Lake, Merriam Point did not disappoint. We started early the first day and got to the Park at around 6:30 am. It was so nice and quiet.See more..
This is a neat little spot in the road the mountain finder is a flat piece of cement that helps you identify the mountains it is real cool it is a little beat up but still is neat .A good reason to pull over and rest your legs.See more..
4.5Scappoose Veterans Memorial(3 reviews) - One of the best small town Veterans Memorial... Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
This is one of the best small town veterans memorials I have seen yet. We discovered this gem while traveling the scenic route from Portland to Bellevue, WA. This is a cross between a memorial to veterans who have passed away and plaques of veterans who have donated to the memorial. There is also a very lengthy and informative tribute to the 52 submarines and crews lost in WWII. In addition, there are some other very interesting and descriptive plaques. While I read the plaques and tried to absorb the information, my wife took the opportunity to use the public restroom between the Memorial and the public library. She then joined me and also found the displays interesting.See more..
5.0Veterans Park(2 reviews) - A beautiful and moving tribute to American Veterans... Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
Take a few minutes on your Hwy. 30 trip through Oregon to get out of your car, stretch your legs and enjoy this beautifully maintained small town park dedicated to American Veterans. We did just that on our recent trip from Bellevue, WA to Beaverton, OR. We have permanently ditched I-5 for the more leisurely trip down Hwy. 30. This is a new park which was dedicated on May 15th of 2015. There are some interesting things to learn from the interpretive signs and plaques.See more..
3.5Old Town(2 reviews) - Interesting Town Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
One main street. Stopped to restock supplies. Groceries are in a mercantile with a little of everything. Only store in town besides a gift shop of oddities and a feed store. 1 gas station with old time pumps. See more..
4.0Sheep Rock(2 reviews) - Imposantes formations rocheuses Points of Interest & Landmarks • National Parks • Geologic Formations
Quand on remonte la vallée en direction du visitor center, on longe sur la droite d'imposantes falaises à la aux roches curieusement dessinées et sculptées. Cela donne un paysage original et spectaculaire.See more..
4.0Detroit Dam and Lake(2 reviews) - Very impressive Points of Interest & Landmarks
This dam allows one to walk or drive across its top and the view is totally spectacular. You can look over the edge behind a railing and peer all the way down to the bottom and the gorge beyond. There is no hiking involved and it's only a short walk out to the best viewing point. Well worth a stop. See more..
