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1. Oregon City Municipal Elevator ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oregon City Municipal Elevator
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2. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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3. Willamette Falls

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Willamette Falls
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4. Museum of the Oregon Territory

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Museum of the Oregon Territory
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5. McLoughlin House

McLoughlin House
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6. McLoughlin Promenade

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McLoughlin Promenade
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7. Oregon City Arch Bridge

Oregon City Arch Bridge
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8. Stevens-Crawford Museum

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Stevens-Crawford Museum
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9. Clackamas Repertory Theater

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Clackamas Repertory Theater
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10. Hopkins Demonstration Forest

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Hopkins Demonstration Forest
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11. Villa Catalana Cellars

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Villa Catalana Cellars
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12. Christopher Bridge Cellars and Satori Springs Estate Vineyard

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Christopher Bridge Cellars and Satori Springs Estate Vineyard
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13. Baker Cabin Historical Site

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Baker Cabin Historical Site
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14. Trail Distilling and Tasting Room

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Trail Distilling and Tasting Room
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15. Barclay House

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Barclay House
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16. Clackamas County Family History Society

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Clackamas County Family History Society
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17. Francis Ermatinger House

Francis Ermatinger House
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18. Stone Cliff Inn

Stone Cliff Inn
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19. Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria

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Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria
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20. Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar
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21. Tacho's Mexican Restaurant

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Tacho's Mexican Restaurant
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22. Trail's End Saloon

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Trail's End Saloon
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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