Top Things to do in Oregon
Top Hotels in Oregon
- 1. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 2. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Hallmark Resort
- 5. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 6. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Bandon Inn
- 9. The Whaler
- 10. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
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10 Educational sites in Oregon That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Studio West Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, Willamette University, University of Oregon, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Sturgeon Viewing Pond and Interpretive Center, Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center, Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Oregon Health & Science University.
Restaurants in Oregon
1. Studio West Glassblowing Studio and Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Experience the excitement of glass in motion. Learn to blow your own ornament, paperweight, float, bowl, pumpkin or vase. We teach from ages 6 & up and can accommodate large groups. Our classes run Thursdays and Fridays at 10am and 12pm and on Saturdays at 10am,12pm and 2pm. Appointment is required.
Reviewed By montirq - North Riverside, United States
As first time visitors we were excited to explore Eugene and chose Studio West as one of our first stops. The drive to the studio alone is amazing, it’s grand country side with a clear view of the Cascade mountains and main route to the best wineries was an unexpected benefit. Once off the main road it was a treat to see the wilderness at its best, ducks; deer; sheep; horse farms and more! We were surprise and happy to feel the tranquility of open farm land and its colorful fields. My friends from the city couldn’t stop wowing how beautiful the drive was. We weren’t even to the studio location and we all agreed we had made the right choice. Easy to find and a warm welcome from the owners felt like we had made it home greeted by chickens; ducks; doggies a great chalet home nestled in the woods. Excited to start the glass blowing, Ciara & Alex were informative and caring, sincerely wanting us to have a personalized and great experience. Indeed it was! Truely creative and comitted to their love of art was felt by their professionalism, patience and positive attitude. Studio West exceeded our expectations and the experience we had is still the main highlite we talk about to our family and friends. Can’t wait for our next visit!
2. Willamette University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
The oldest Liberal Arts college west of the Rockies.
Reviewed By muirfan
Sweet walkway along a pretty creek that runs through campus, very bucolic. Nice art museum across street from main campus, State Capitol right across the street and Bush park 2 blocks away, plus Amtrak station 1 block from campus.
3. University of Oregon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
A local university.
Reviewed By mrose20 - Kentfield, United States
Amazing campus. Friendly people. Interesting architecture. Fantastic sports facilities. This is a world class school.
4. Hatfield Marine Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 697 reviews
A series of informative exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center gives visitors a glimpse of hot topics in contemporary marine science research.
Reviewed By travelgirlmel - Hillsboro, United States
Learned a lot fun! Great for people of all ages and is free which is a nice bonus they do ask for donations which makes sense
5. Oregon State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By garycL5657BK - Saint Joseph, United States
Being an OSU graduate it was great today walk campus and see the many improvements made over the 30+ years since I entered or re-entered the workforce. Great place, great learning and greatful,
6. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
The University of Oregon's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is a premier Pacific Northwest museum for exhibitions and collections of historic and contemporary art. The mission of the museum is to enhance the University of Oregon’s academic mission and to further the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for the general public. The JSMA features significant collections galleries devoted to art from China, Japan, Korea, Europe, and the Americas as well as changing special exhibition galleries. The JSMA is one of seven museums—and the only academic art museum-- in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Reviewed By marcopolo2011 - Eugene, United States
It's unbelievable what you can find at this museum on the University of Oregon campus. It's like a set of samples from top-notch museums all over the world. You can bump into an extensive Asian collection, Renaissance art, classic 20th century photography, avant-garde latin-american artists, and constantly changing high-end exhibits: statues by Ai Weiwei, a Botticelli, a Picasso, a Van Gogh, with several deep and wonderfully curated exhibits. Really more than you can see in a day. And a nice café!
7. Sturgeon Viewing Pond and Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By robynw329 - Long Beach, United States
While I believe the sturgeon viewing pond is part of the Bonneville Hatchery, it's a stop you won't want to miss. In fact, if you end up taking the exit for the Hatchery, plan to stay a few hours and tour the Bonneville Lock & Dam, too as all of these places are on the same loop road and it's a fun outing for the whole family. We've taken our girls when they were little and we just returned for another visit now that they are teens and they still love it. Beautiful walking paths, trout ponds where kids can feed the fish, the wonderful sturgeon pond and underwater viewing area to get you up close and personal with these big fish are all a part of this place. Plenty of parking, a jam-packed gift shop and coffee bar/cafe can be found here plus it's FREE to tour the facility.
8. Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By _rbishop1934 - Waldport, United States
the biggest selection of brochures and travel magazines on the coast Loved the history of the old bridge and Conde McCullough.
9. Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Only working Steam Railroad Museum in Oregon. We have three vintage steam locomotives, machine shop, rail history exhibits, gift shop, and space for birthday parties. 10-mile train rides on Saturdays, Holiday Express train trips in November/December. Home to the American Freedom Train, driven 32,000 miles across America during the Bicentennial. This GS-4 locomotive is the last operating steam locomotive of its kind (Streamliner, created in an art deco motif), and is the most photographed engine in the world.
Reviewed By Toms3t
My family has always been into trains. I take train rides whenever I get a chance. The price of this place being free is amazing but I made sure to donate.
