WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
A FEW NOT-TO-MISS ATTRACTIONS
Cascades Raptor Center The center works to rehabilitate and release injured wildlife and birds of prey. Those that can’t be safely returned to the wild stay at the center. Meet resident eagles, hawks, falcons and owls, and learn about the wildlife that lives around us. Eugene, CascadesRaptorCenter.org Chehalem Cultural Center A fine-arts gallery, exhibition hall, several art studios and a ballroom are all housed in a historic building built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. With special events, exhibitions and classes, the center celebrates the arts, community, education, heritage and inclusion. Newberg, ChehalemCulturalCenter.org Enchanted Forest Classic fairy tales inspired the Enchanted Forest, a homemade theme park that marked its 50th anniversary in 2021. Visit a land filled with storybook 1 0 4 T R AV ELO R EG O N .CO M
characters like Humpty Dumpty, Alice in Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood, and smile at the DIY craftsmanship everywhere you wander in this family-focused park. Salem, EnchantedForest.com Eugene Science Center Explore exhibits about astronomy, water quality and nanotechnology with playful learning opportunities. Expand your understanding of the sky at the center’s state-of-the-art planetarium with thrilling, 360-degree views and various astronomy shows. Eugene, EugeneScienceCenter.org Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Children who dream of navigating the open skies will be enthralled by this nationally acclaimed space, which houses a remarkable collection of aircraft and spacecraft — most notably, the original all-wood Spruce Goose. Exhibits illuminate aviation history, and the museum also houses an IMAX theater. McMinnville, EvergreenMuseum.org Gilbert House Children’s Museum Explore this quaint cluster of Victorianera homes turned children’s museum featuring a play farm; a vet clinic; an outdoor, three-story, Erector Set-style climbing structure (a nod to toy inventor A.C. Gilbert); and more. Salem, ACGilbert.org
Linn County Covered Bridge Tour Oregon’s covered bridges are a quaint echo of its pioneer past, and eight of these architectural beauties can be found in Linn County. Plan your selfguided tour by bike or by car along the quiet backroads, and enjoy photo ops with these charming relics of history. Albany, AlbanyVisitors.com/History/ Covered-Bridges The Oregon Garden This dazzling botanical garden rambles across 80 acres/32.4 hectares and includes more than 20 specialty gardens. The diverse beauty of the Pacific Northwest is on display with such unique installations as the Water Garden, the Northwest Garden, the Lewis and Clark Garden, and the Conifer Garden. Silverton, OregonGarden.org Molalla Train Park Railroad buffs adore this train-themed park. The collection includes several steam, diesel and gas engines, as well as miniature-scale model trains and 3,000 feet/914 meters of track. Visitors can also embark on free, short train rides. It’s open on Sundays and can be reserved for private parties, too. Molalla, PNLS.org TRAVEL OREGON
Albany Historic Carousel & Museum Fifty-two different creatures create a wild menagerie in this lovely, oldfashioned carousel. Ranging from zebras and lions to unicorns and dragons, each animal was hand-carved and painted by devoted volunteers. The carousel delights visitors of all ages. Albany, AlbanyCarousel.com
