Oregon's Cultural Attractions

Visitors coming to Oregon to experience the fine arts will definitely want to stop in Ashland and see the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Held annually from February through October, this festival features some of the finest renditions of Shakespeare's plays found anywhere in the United States. So whether you are just a fan of a couple of Shakespeare's plays or you can recite all of Hamlet from memory, you are sure to find that the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is full of all of the masterful language used by the great playwright.

Once you've had your fill of Shakespeare's sonnets and hyperbole, you can head out to Portland to visit the Pearl District. After arriving in Portland's Pearl District, you can enjoy touring the state's premier art galleries and can dine at the hottest restaurants in Oregon. With numerous world-class boutiques and fine culinary venues, the Pearl District offers visitors a true smorgasbord that is sure to delight the senses.

Oregon's Historical Attractions

After savoring Oregon's cultural treasures, many visitors want to relish the historical attractions that the state has to offer. One of the state's premier historical attractions is the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City. This fabulous world-class museum preserves the story of how American settlers came across the Rocky Mountains in the 1800s and began to build Oregon into the magnificent modern state that it has become. With interactive exhibits and educational displays, the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center gives visitors a unique insight into the history of Oregon.

Once you've seen the sights at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, then you may want to take in the exhibits at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles. This fascinating museum showcases the role that the Corps of Discovery under Lewis and Clark played in the settlement of Oregon. With first-rate displays that showcase native life in Oregon as well as how the Corps of Discovery interacted with the natives, this museum gives visitors a unique education on Oregon's earliest days.

Oregon's Natural Attractions

Along with the fascinating historical and cultural attractions that Oregon has to offer, you are sure to find that the state's natural attractions are absolutely spectacular. One of the most magnificent natural attractions in the state is the Crater Lake National Park in Douglas County. Crater Lake was formed about 6,000 years ago in the mouth of a collapsed volcano. Renowned for its crystal clear blue water, Crater Lake National Park is a place of natural beauty that is sure to inspire anyone who visits.

Located in Deschutes, Mount Bachelor is an equally awe-inspiring natural attraction that visitors are sure to enjoy. Whether you want to ski or enjoy an afternoon on a hiking trail, Mount Bachelor offers plenty of outdoor activities for everyone. So with its blue skies and over 300 days of sunshine each year, Mount Bachelor is definitely a place that you will want to visit if you want to truly enjoy Oregon's natural beauty.

Looking at everything Oregon has to offer visitors, it is easy to understand why people from around the world come here on vacation. It has plenty of natural attractions, magnificent cultural attractions and fascinating historical sights. Overall, Oregon offers a vacation experience that few other states can match.

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