Attraction

Lighthouses stand sentinel atop windswept cliffs, sea smells waft up through the air and waves collide with a crash where the Pacific Ocean meets the mighty Columbia River below. Named for Captain John Meares’ first thwarted voyage to find the Columbia, Cape Disappointment is steeped in Northwest history.Read More

Raising stunning peonies in the rolling hills of south Salem, Adelman Peony Gardens is a springtime destination. Wander their beautiful display gardens, and find your favorite – there is nothing like seeing the peonies in bloom and enjoying their wonderful fragrance.Read More

A small museum located in the heart of downtown Tualatin, Oregon telling the diverse history of the region – from the ancient Missoula Floods that carried rich soils and huge boulders called “erratics” to the Tualatin Valley, to the native american heritage, and more recent white settlers that arrived in…Read More

Primarily a wild life rescue center, Cascades Raptor Center is open to the public six days a week to educate the public on the many wild birds of prey found in the Northwest. Visitors can view nearly 40 raptors in large outdoor aviaries.Read More

Antique lovers rejoice! If you love antiquing, wandering through quaint historic buildings, and exploring museums, Aurora is for you. Although it is not far from I-5, Aurora feels like a hidden gem of a town. The town may be small, but it has a big history.Read More

Newell Pioneer Village is a historical site located in the peaceful Willamette Valley town of  Champoeg, Oregon situated approximately mid way between Salem and Portland along the banks of the Willamette River and just a few miles west of I-5.Read More