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Discover the effortless beauty of the Willamette Valley. This region seamlessly blends a world-class wine and culinary scene with renowned forests and a nationally recognized water trail, creating an irresistible invitation to explore.

Funded in part by willamettevalley.org

State Motto

“She flies with her own wings”

Welcome To Oregon

State Animal Beaver

Coastal highways, evergreen forests, rolling fields and high-desert landscapes: Wherever your Oregon travels take you, sit back, slow down and take it all in. Finding awe in Oregon’s natural wonders is a powerful way to bring joy and perspective to our lives. We invite you to find time for reflection, rejuvenation and gratitude as you visit Oregon, and we ask that you take care of the places you visit as our Native tribes have been doing since time immemorial.

Here are a few tips as you plan your adventures.

State Bird Western meadowlark

State Flower

Oregon grape

Change up your seasons. Consider heading to that popular waterfall or hiking trail in the cool mist of a midwinter day, or in late autumn when fall colors are at their peak. Many beloved spots require permits and become crowded during the warmer months, so consider looking for quieter but just as magnificent destinations.

Sit back and enjoy the ride. Thanks to guided tours, shuttles and easy transit systems, you don’t have to drive in Oregon if you don’t want to. Expert outfitters and guides typically include details like transportation, permits, safety gear and access to your area, which lets you focus on having fun, learning the history and drawing meaningful connections to the people and landscapes you encounter.

State

Crustacean

Dungeness crab

State Fruit

Pear

State Nut

Hazelnut

Support Indigenous and small communities. Oregon’s small towns and tribal communities are the heart of our culture and backbone of our economy. When you shop and stay local, you are infusing money directly back to these communities for public health and education, clean water, and local jobs. Your dollars are powerful — spend them purposefully.

We love this place, and we’re confident you’ll love it and take care of it when you visit too. Welcome. Stay awhile.

Claims To Fame

Breweries

311 in Oregon; 70 in Portland

Wineries

1,058 in Oregon

Wild and Scenic Rivers

68 in Oregon

Tallest Oregon Peak

Mt. Hood reaches a height of 11,245 feet/ 3,427 meters.

Public Coastline

The 363-mile/584kilometer stretch of Oregon’s Pacific coastline is open to the public and boasts 115 state parks along Highway 101.

Deepest River Gorge in North America

Located in Eastern Oregon, Hells Canyon drops to a depth of 7,900 feet/2,408 meters.

Deepest Lake in the United States

Located in Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake has a depth of 1,949 feet/592 meters, which makes it the second-deepest lake in North America.

Oregon has NO SALES

TAX, which is another reason to buy Oregoncrafted goods on your trip.