Oregon
Summer Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Oregon Zoo
Founded in 1887, the award-winning Oregon Zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi. The zoo's 64 acres are home to
animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears. From the
mist-filled Africa Rain Forest to the majestic new Great Northwest exhibits, the zoo encourages visitors to understand and
experience the natural world. Committed to conservation of endangered species and their habitats—both locally and around
the globe—the zoo is a center for wildlife preservation and field research.
Location: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR
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Oaks Amusement Park
Surrounded by the same stately trees for which it was named, The Oaks, in Portland, Oregon in 2005 will celebrate its
100th consecutive year of operation, making it one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in America. Oaks
Park has so much to offer. There is something for every member of the family. We've got thrill rides, kids rides, bumper
cars, and carnival games. In addition to roller skating and midway rides, we also have quite a selection of carnival
treats. Whether you are planning a company picnic or just a day at the park with the family, Oaks Amusement Park offers a
little something for everyone.
Location: Portland, OR
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Seaside
Three miles of powder-soft beach and two miles of manicured, ocean front boardwalk make Seaside a popular tourist town. A
pleasant 90 minute drive from Portland, Seaside is a first choice destination for north and southbound travelers. Discover
Seaside's secrets on foot - or pedal through downtown's colorful streets. They're lined with greenery and flowers - but no
parking meters! You'll find dozens of delightful mini-malls, specialty boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, museums,
arcades and cinemas. Ride an elegant steed on the Town Center Carousel and don't forget to visit the famous Seaside
Aquarium, where playful seals and spectacular sea life are the highlight of any trip. Take a casual stroll along the
Promenade boardwalk and enjoy the turnaround at Broadway in the heart of Seaside. Broadway has many shops and activities
for visitors. Just a few minutes from downtown, the wonders of this magnificent coastal wilderness are waiting to be
discovered along many secluded walking and hiking trails.
Location: Seaside, OR
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Gold Beach
Gold Beach is nestled on the Southern Oregon coast where the legendary Rogue River meets the powerful and scenic Pacific
Ocean. Gold Beach offers countless adventures and beautiful panoramas in a mild climate. Golf year-round at Cedar Bend, a
beautiful course located in a scenic valley, or test your skill at miniature golf. Take an exhilarating jet boat trip up
the river through the narrow canyons and swift rapids of the wild and scenic section of the Rogue, or experience wind
surfing on one of the West's most breathtaking and breezy stretches of shoreline (not advised for beginners). Fish the
Rogue and seven smaller south coast streams for steelhead, salmon and other fish. Gold Beach is a year-round angler's
paradise. Charter a summer ocean trip, or try your luck from shore. Explore the many acres of scenic wilderness
surrounding the river. Hike the limitless trails of the Wild Rogue wilderness area and view eagles, osprey and deer. And
when the sun sets you can spend the night at one of several lodges and wilderness campsites available only by trail or
river.
Location: Gold Beach, OR
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Thrill-Ville USA Amusement Park
Thrill-Ville amusement park south of Salem also offers easygoing fun for adults and kids of all ages. You can mini-golf,
ride an old-fashioned carousel or Ferris wheel and drive go-karts. To cool off in the summer, you can hit the waterslides
as well. Of course, whirling 70 miles per hour on Turbo Force or dropping free-fall on the Scad Dive will cool you off as
well. The Big Thrills: Thrill-Ville's 'Big Sling' means business. It shoots you 275-feet in the air (and your lunch might
go even further). Scad Dive offers a pure free-fall experience. Afterwards, you'll wonder if all your internal organs are
still in place.
Location: Located in South Salem, exit 248 off I-5.
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