See what the experts are saying about Oregon. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best scenic drives
Gold Beach to Brookings: No other stretch of U.S. 101 along the Oregon coast is more breathtaking than the segment between Gold Beach and Brookings. This remote coastline is dotted with offshore islands, natural rock arches, sea caves, bluffs... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Planning your trip ahead of time can make all the difference between enjoying your vacation and wishing you'd stayed home. In fact, for many people, planning a trip is half the fun of going. If you're one of those people, then this guide shou... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- Azumano Travel, 400 SW Stark St. (tel. 800/777-2018 or 503/294-2000), is an American Express Travel Services Representative. For card member services, call tel. 800/528-4800. For other locations or general information, cal... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Contact the Oregon Tourism Commission, 670 Hawthorne St. SE, Suite 240, Salem, OR 97301 (tel. 800/547-7842; www.traveloregon.com), or Travel Portland, 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 2300, Portland, OR 97205 (tel. 877/678-5263 or 503/275-8355; www.tr... Continue reading »
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When to go
Summer is the peak season in Oregon, and during these months, hotel and car reservations are almost essential; the rest of the year, they're highly recommended, but not imperative. If you visit in one of the rainier months between October and... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Portland is the gateway to Oregon. In addition, driving directions throughout this guide often use Portland as a reference point, assuming that the traveler will be flying into Portland and then driving to the destination. By Plane The... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Car A car is by far the best way to see Oregon. There just isn't any other way to get to the more remote natural spectacles or to fully appreciate such regions as the Oregon coast or eastern Oregon. Gasoline -- Oregon is an anachroni... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Geography and climate play important roles in dividing Oregon into its various regions. The Willamette Valley This is Oregon's most densely populated region and site of the state's largest cities, including Portland, Eugene, and the sta... Continue reading »
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