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1. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
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2. Portland Japanese Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Portland Japanese Garden
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3. Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Category: Activities
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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4. Hatfield Marine Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Hatfield Marine Science Center
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5. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Category: Kids & Family
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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6. Whale Research EcoExcursions

Whale Research EcoExcursions
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7. Lan Su Chinese Garden

Category: Activities
Lan Su Chinese Garden
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8. Wanderlust Tours

Tours
Wanderlust Tours
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9. Columbia River Maritime Museum

Category: Activities
Columbia River Maritime Museum
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10. High Desert Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
High Desert Museum
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11. Oregon Coast Aquarium

Category: Attractions
Oregon Coast Aquarium
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12. Hawthorne Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
Hawthorne Gallery
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13. Powell's Books

Category: Shopping
Powell's Books
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14. Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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15. The Grotto

The Grotto
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16. Kiyokawa Family Orchards

Category: Kids & Family
Kiyokawa Family Orchards
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17. Heceta Head Lighthouse

Category: Activities
Heceta Head Lighthouse
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18. Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley
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19. John Day Fossil Beds

John Day Fossil Beds
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20. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center

Category: Activities
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
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21. Oregon Observatory

Category: Attractions
Oregon Observatory
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22. South Coast Tours

Tours
South Coast Tours
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23. Vista House

Vista House
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Oregon is a beautiful state filled with beaches, lakes, resorts, and unique attractions. Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon Observatory and other unique attractions. Top things to do in Oregon for families include the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Hatfield Marine Science Center and the High Desert Museum.

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