Welcome to our selection of holiday rentals in Oregon.
Did you know that the deepest lake in the US, Crater Lake, is in the state of Oregon? Not to be left out, the smallest park in the world, measuring just two feet across, is also in Oregon?
Besides these, Oregon boasts of a host of things that a visitor can do to make a trip to this state memorable. It has something for everyone from the shopper to the adventure seeker or to the outdoors enthusiast. The Portland Saturday Market is the oldest and largest outdoor market. It has been running continuously since 1974. In spite of its name, it’s held only on Saturdays and Sundays. Besides shopping, it also provides a whole lot of entertainment with some sightseeing. So head to the Burnside Bridge in Portland to enjoy an outing in a fair like atmosphere.
While in Oregon, head to the beach or a promontory and chances are that you will come across a rare treat of migrating whales. If you happen to be on the road, you are sure to see the scenic beauty of Oregon in its entire awesome splendor. What’s more, Oregon has many covered bridges and you are sure to cross many of them as you drive along.
From here, head to the Portland Art Museum to see some Native American Art and some impressive exhibits. Often, visiting exhibits too are on display here. Don’t leave the place without a visit to the Portland Rose Test Garden. It is the oldest of its kind still in operation and the collection is beyond description. Take a stroll to see a rose by no other name!
Head to the Columbia River Gorge and you are sure to be astounded by the sheer vastness of the place. It is fair hunting ground for windsurfers and fishermen and if so inclined, you too can enjoy the offerings. There are some great restaurants here that you might want to visit to recharge yourself. In the winter months, head to one of the ski lodges for a ski vacation. Mt.Bachelor and Mt.Hood are two of the most popular destinations.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium promises to hold you spell bound with the marine life that are on display here. It has a strong focus on sea creatures so you are bound to see many exotic ones.
The Oregon Zoo is also a great place to visit and is home to hundreds of species. It is open throughout the year. Oregon has some spectacular rivers and you can indulge in some kayaking, rafting, fishing or just hiking along its course.
Please see below the available holiday rentals in Oregon.
Things to do
Oaks Park Theme Park
Oaks Park Theme Park offers a range of amusement park attractions including mini-golf, slides, bumper cars, karting and thrilling rides and roller coasters. The Park also includes its own roller skating rink.
Golf
Eagle Landing Golf Course is designed to be similar to courses found in Europe. The course is designed to hone the “short-game” skills of its golfers. The Lake Oswego Golf Course is an 18-hole par-3 course, which is designed to cater for golfers of all skill ranges.
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo displays a wide variety of animals including several endangered species such as the Amur Tiger and Leopard, the Mandrill, Black Rhino, Ocelot, and the Rodrigues Flying Fox. The zoo features several exhibits including recreations of environments. Predators of the Serengeti is a chance to see Lions, Cheetahs and African Wild Dogs is a carefully recreated environment including a life-size replica of the Baobab Tree.
Portland Classical Chinese Garden / Portland Japanese Garden
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an authentic Chinese Garden with traditional Chinese plants and features. The garden hosts several events throughout the year and is a stunning place to visit for anyone. The Portland Japanese Garden is another stunning garden and is considered to be one of the best in the world outside Japan.
Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is a theme park located in Salem. The park offers various themed attractions such as Storybook Lane, the English Village, Haunted House and a Water Light show. The park also has a range of rides to enjoy including a log flume, bumper cars and bumper boats.
All Star Rafting & Kayaking
Located in Maupin, All Star Rafting & Kayaking offers exciting white water rafting and kayaking trips on several rivers. There are guides who are very experienced and can cater for various experience levels from beginners to rafting veterans. All star can also take visitors on fishing trips and safaris on the rivers and promise some fantastic fishing.
Wallowa Lake Tramway
The Wallowa Lake Tramway is a cable car ride that travels up to the top of Mount Howard and promises stunning views of the Wallowa valley and lake.
Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium displays various sea-life, which can be found around the shores of the state. There are several exhibits including the Rocky Shores exhibit that displays various strange fish that are found in Oregon’s shores. The aquarium also displays seals and sea lions as well as various sea birds.
Sea Lion Caves
Oregon is home to wild Sea Lions who make the Sea Lion Caves their home. The cave is the largest sea cave in the world being as high as a 12-story building and the length of a football field. The caves are also home to various birds and there are opportunities to see whales in the surrounding waters.
Useful Information
Airports
Oregon’s major international Airports are the Portland International Airport, the busiest in the state and the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The state also has various regional airports throughout the state.
Major Cities
The state capital of Oregon is Salem and its largest city is Portland. Other cities of note include Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro and Beaverton.
Climate
The climate of Oregon varies from east to west, with the western region being influenced by the Pacific Ocean and experiencing most of the rainfall, the eastern region is mostly covered by the High Desert area and receives little rainfall. The Cascade Range in the northeastern region of the state experiences plenty of snowfall during the colder months.
Generally speaking, summer temperatures reach into the mid 20s°C whilst winter temperatures can drop to –10°C though normally they don’t fall this low except for a few areas.
Location
Oregon is located in the northwestern United States on the Pacific coast. The state is bordered by the states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California.
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