Quick Summary: Situated at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers, Oregon City is a small metropolis 13 miles South of Portland that is home to a variety of historical and cultural attractions, several interpretive centers and museums that focus on the Pioneers of America, and plenty of recreational opportunities. Once the beating heart of the region’s lumber, flour, wool, and paper mill industries, Oregon City is famous for being the was the first State Capitol and the end of the Oregon Trail. Take a trip back in time with a visit to this quintessential little American town.


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1. Oregon City Municipal Elevator ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Willamette Falls

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4. Museum of the Oregon Territory

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5. McLoughlin House

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6. McLoughlin Promenade

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7. Oregon City Arch Bridge

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8. Stevens-Crawford Museum

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9. Clackamas Repertory Theater

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10. Hopkins Demonstration Forest

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11. Villa Catalana Cellars

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12. Christopher Bridge Cellars and Satori Springs Estate Vineyard

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13. Baker Cabin Historical Site

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14. Trail Distilling and Tasting Room

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15. Barclay House

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16. Clackamas County Family History Society

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17. Francis Ermatinger House

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18. Stone Cliff Inn

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19. Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria

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20. Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar

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21. Tacho's Mexican Restaurant

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22. Trail's End Saloon

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