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Travel Oregon operates eight staffed Oregon Welcome Centers throughout the state, seven days a week May through September.* Each center features a treasure trove of amenities — well beyond free state maps and travel guides, Wi-Fi, and restrooms.

The best resources to direct you to top Oregon experiences are Oregonians. Our Welcome Center Travel Advisors love the place they call home and are well versed in travel tips and recommendations about things to do and places to see across the state. Stop by a center for personalized travel information, tailored just for you. Visit OregonWelcomeCenters.com for additional details on locations, hours and more.

1 Ashland

This Cascadia-themed facility comes with a fire-lookout replica, a children’s play area, free locally roasted coffee, device-charging stations and comfortable furnishings. Take in the views of the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains on your respite from the road.

Located at the ODOT Siskiyou Rest Area, off I-5 N., 13 miles/21 kilometers north of the California/Oregon border (milepost 12.7). Northbound access only. 541.625.0575

2 Klamath Falls

Located along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, this location is the perfect stop for coffee, maps and expert travel tips. Traveling with horses? This facility features an enclosure for your equine friends.

Located at the ODOT Midland Rest Area, off Hwy. 97, 9 miles/14.5 kilometers north of the Oregon/California border and 8 miles/12.8 kilometers south of Klamath Falls. 541.882.7330

3 Ontario

Don’t let the Mountain time zone fool you — this center is officially situated in Oregon. A gateway to high-desert beauty, this facility showcases Oregon Trail history. Enjoy coffee and conversation on your journey.

Located at the ODOT Ontario Rest Area, off I-84 W., a quarter-mile/0.4 kilometers west of the Oregon/Idaho border. Westbound access only. 541.889.8569

4 Boardman

The SAGE Center provides education about sustainable agriculture and energy through fun, interactive multimedia exhibits. Soar on a simulated hot-air balloon ride, watch potatoes turn into fries, savor ice cream and more.

Located at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, off I-84 at Exit 164. 541.481.7243, VisitSAGE.com

5 Oregon City

Want to take a deeper dive into Oregon’s pioneer past? Visit the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, where hands-on exhibits include making candles, dressing up and loading your wagons.

Located at The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington St., off I-205 at Exit 10. 503.657.9336, HistoricOregonCity.org

6 Portland International Airport

Named Travel + Leisure’s best domestic airport eight times, PDX continues to delight visitors arriving by air. Stop by this center, located near a Sasquatch statue, to start your adventure with spirit.

7000 NE Airport Way, off I-205, located in the arrivals level near baggage claim carousel five. 503.284.4620

7 Seaside

In 1805 Lewis and Clark’s famed expedition led them to the Oregon Coast; today you’ll find monuments honoring their history in Seaside. For the modern traveler, look for the oversize beach chair beckoning for a photo op.

Located at the Seaside Visitors Bureau, 7 N. Roosevelt Drive (Hwy. 101) and Broadway St. 503.738.3097, SeasideOR.com

8 Brookings

Situated along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, this center features dramatic oceanfront views, beach access and picnic tables. Inside find interpretive information about marine life and a children’s play area.

Located at Oregon State Parks’ Crissey Field State Recreation Site, 14433 Hwy. 101 S., a half-mile/0.8 kilometers north of the Oregon/California border and 5 miles/8 kilometers south of Brookings. 541.469.4117

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