10 Things to do in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory That You Shouldn't Miss

Museum with exhibits on the local history of Clackamas County, from Native American tribes, through settlement in the 19th & 20th centuries to the present. Special exhibits including the Kaegi Pharmacy - a complete pharmacy straight from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Open 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

The Oregon City Municipal Elevator has been in operation for over 100 years. The original elevator was constructed in 1915. It was powered by hydrolics and took about three minutes to reach the top of the bluff. In 1925 it was converted to electric power that was being generated by the water flowing from the Willamette river. The current elevator was completed in May of 1955. It was included on the National Register of Historic places in May of 2014. The elevator is owned by Oregon City and staffed by the Downtown Oregon City Association. Current hours are Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm and Sunday 10am-7pm.

An open air market featuring the finest products in the Pacific Northwest. The Market has over 80 vendors each week. Delight in finding a variety of quality produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, seafood, artisan breads, jams, jellies, pastries, nursery items, hot foods and more. There is something for everyone! The market also features live music from 10:30am-12:30pm, SNAP matching up to $10 per week, Farm Fresh Kids Program and Kids' Corner for youngsters.

Swan Island Dahlias, in business for over 90+ years, is the largest and leading dahlia grower in the United States. We are located in the town of Canby, in the rich soil of the Willamette Valley of Oregon. We offer over 370 different varieties of dahlias. Our fields of almost 40 acres are open each year to visitors August through September, 6 days a week, CLOSED WEDNESDAYS. Come visit and choose your favorites to order and grow in your yard. All dahlia tubers are shipped in the spring closer to planting time. Also visit the gift shop with 100's of local gifts and treasures. 2020 Annual Dahlia Festival has been cancelled.Don't Miss The Annual Dahlia Festival the last weekend in August and Labor Day Weekend each year (Saturday, Sunday, & Monday), 10am-6pm. Over 400 floral arrangement indoors, stroll through our display gardens & fields, food, beer, wine, live music, and family fun. Free Parking and Free Admission. October-June the office and gift shop are open Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS MITIGATION. PLANS TO REOPEN IN SEVERAL WEEKS. Official End of the Oregon Trail in Oregon City, Oregon. The visitor center is a state welcome center with free travel information, itineraries, and brochures. Also find the country store gift shop and visitor lounge with complimentary coffee and tea. The interpretive center offers the "Bound for Oregon" featured film, genealogy assistance for descendants of pioneers, and exciting and interactive exhibits that include period games and crafts like candle dipping and making a rag doll or journal. Outside the Interpretive Center, enjoy the heritage garden, a guided walk of one-thousandth of the trail, and Abernethy Green with pioneer lawn games and 24/7 signage implementing smart phone technology.