When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you’re craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan’s famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity’s charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it’s not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it’s also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you’ve lived in Oregon your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you’ve yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you’ll find your appreciation for Oregon reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Oregon using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you’re a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Oregon, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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#30. Mount Hood
– Rating: 5/5 (652 reviews)
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#29. Fort Stevens State Park
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,165 reviews)
– Address: 1675 Peter Iredale Road Hammond, Oregon
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#28. Oregon Shakespeare Festival
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,604 reviews)
– Address: 15 South Pioneer St. Ashland, Oregon
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#27. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,669 reviews)
– Address: 1945 Southeast Water Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#26. Shore Acres State Park
– Rating: 5/5 (844 reviews)
– Address: 89039 Cape Arago Hwy Coos Bay, Oregon
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#25. Heceta Head Lighthouse
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,273 reviews)
– Address: 725 Summer St. Florence, Oregon
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#24. Lithia Park
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,629 reviews)
– Address: 59 Winburn Way Ashland, Oregon
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#23. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
– Rating: 5/5 (1,190 reviews)
– Address: Hwy 101 South Yachats, Oregon
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#22. Columbia River Gorge
– Rating: 5/5 (1,232 reviews)
– Address: Hood River, Oregon
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#21. Silver Falls State Park
– Rating: 5/5 (964 reviews)
– Address: 725 Summer St. Northeast Drake Crossing, Oregon
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#20. The Grotto – National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,334 reviews)
– Address: 8840 Northeast Skidmore Portland, Oregon
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#19. Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2,627 reviews)
– Address: 4001 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, Oregon
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#18. Columbia River Maritime Museum
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,840 reviews)
– Address: 1792 Marine Drive Astoria, Oregon
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#17. Smith Rock State Park
– Rating: 5/5 (1,134 reviews)
– Address: Highway 97 9 Mi. North Redmond, Oregon
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#16. Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,589 reviews)
– Address: 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way McMinnville, Oregon
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#15. Washington Park
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,571 reviews)
– Address: 4033 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, Oregon
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#14. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,863 reviews)
– Address: 750 Northwest Lighthouse Drive Newport, Oregon
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#13. Pittock Mansion
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2,576 reviews)
– Address: 3229 Northwest Pittock Drive Portland, Oregon
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#12. High Desert Museum
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,977 reviews)
– Address: 59800 South Highway 97 Bend, Oregon
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#11. Oregon Coast Aquarium
– Rating: 4.5/5 (3,114 reviews)
– Address: 2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road Newport, Oregon
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#10. Lan Su Chinese Garden
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2,568 reviews)
– Address: 239 Northwest Everett St. Portland, Oregon
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#9. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
– Rating: 5/5 (4,636 reviews)
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#8. Astoria Column
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2,707 reviews)
– Address: 1 Coxcomb Drive Astoria, Oregon
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#7. Ecola State Park
– Rating: 5/5 (1,885 reviews)
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#6. Cannon Beach
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2,563 reviews)
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#5. Haystack Rock
– Rating: 5/5 (3,292 reviews)
– Address: Us-101 Cannon Beach, Oregon
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#4. Crater Lake National Park
– Rating: 5/5 (3,159 reviews)
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#3. Multnomah Falls
– Rating: 4.5/5 (3,411 reviews)
– Address: 50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy Bridal Veil, Oregon
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#2. International Rose Test Garden
– Rating: 4.5/5 (5,670 reviews)
– Address: 400 Southwest Kingston Ave. Portland, Oregon
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#1. Portland Japanese Garden
– Rating: 4.5/5 (6,334 reviews)
– Address: 611 Southwest Kingston Ave. Portland, Oregon
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
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