Oregon Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Oregon with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover rugged coastline parks, volcanic landscapes, historic towns, museums, and outdoor adventures across the Beaver State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Oregon, including dramatic coastlines, waterfalls, forests, and scenic drives. From Crater Lake to rugged Pacific beaches and mountain wilderness, discover some of the best things to do in Oregon.
Oregon Cave National Monument
From rugged Pacific coastline and lush forests to waterfalls and volcanic landscapes, Oregon’s parks showcase the dramatic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Our featured Oregon park highlights one of the state’s most spectacular outdoor adventures.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Oregon’s historic landmarks trace the story of westward migration, the Oregon Trail, and early Pacific settlements. Our featured Oregon historic site highlights one destination that captures the spirit of the state’s history.
Best National Parks in Oregon
- Crater Lake National Park
- Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
- John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
- Oregon Caves National Monument
Top 5 Oregon State Parks
- Smith Rock State Park
- Silver Falls State Park
- Seal Rock State Park
- Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
- Wallowa Lake State Park
Top 5 Oregon Museums
- Portland Art Museum
- Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene
- Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland
- Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem
Know Before You Roam: Oregon Quick Facts
- Largest City: Portland
- High Point (Rank): Mount Hood: 11,239 ft (13)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Beaver State”
- State Flower: Oregon Grape
- State Tree: Douglas Fir
- State Animal: Beaver
- State Bird: Western Meadowlark
- State Fish: Chinook Salmon
Explore Oregon on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore Oregon on the Roam Your Home map.
Every marker reveals one of our stories about coastal parks, mountain landscapes, museums, and hidden travel gems. Click a pin to uncover the destination and start planning your Oregon adventure.