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Vista Ballon Adventures
Imagine floating over Yamhill County’s beautiful wine country in one of the greatest adventures of a lifetime.
Your hot air balloon adventure happens just 40 minutes South of downtown Portland in a safe, supportive and very fun environment. The $189 package concludes with a catered balloonist brunch and a flight souvenir. We at Vista Balloon Adventures are so confident that you will treasure the memory of your flight that we have a flight refund.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls
The water of Multnomah Falls rushes just twenty minutes east of Troutdale. The Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area extends from the Sandy River, all the way to the Deschutes River, nearly 80 miles east.
Japanese Garden
www.japanesegarden.com
Nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland, Oregon, the Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed one the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. The Garden was conceived in the early 1960s by a group of Portland citizens interested in promoting a more intimate relationship between the peoples of Japan and our city and state.
At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. Through the careful use of plants, stones, and water, areas of serene and quiet beauty emerge. These peaceful spots lend themselves to meditation, contemplation, and a sense of place. Our 5.5 acre Garden is composed of five separate garden styles: a Strolling Pond Garden, a Tea Garden, a Natural Garden, a Flat Garden, and a Sand & Stone Garden. The Garden includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and an unsurpassed view of Mt. Hood.
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures—a powerfully inspiring experience that takes you through time, offering a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer - by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons.
www.portlandchinesegarden.org
Oregon Zoo
www.oregonzoo.org
In 1887, Richard Knight, a local pharmacist who collected animals as a hobby, officially presented his menagerie to the city and the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi was created. The Oregon Zoo is home to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears. From the mist-filled Africa Rain Forest to the majestic Great Northwest exhibits, the zoo encourages visitors to understand and experience the natural world. Committed to conservation of endangered species and their habitats—both locally and around the globe—the zoo is a center for wildlife preservation and field research. The Oregon Zoo’s award-winning education programs serve nearly 700,000 people both at the zoo and at schools, senior and community centers around the region. A summer concert series, seasonal events and the zoo railway help this popular Oregon attraction draw more than one million visitors each year. The Oregon Zoo is all of this, but it is also a safe place for families to share moments of discovery and fun.
Visit the Oregon Coast
www.visittheoregoncoast.com
Oregon’s nearly 363 miles of pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. From Astoria in the north to Brookings in the southern tip, follow the shoreline past a smorgasbord of one-of-a-kind attractions including scores of quaint towns with a penchant for serving up legendary seafood, historic lighthouses, breathtaking viewpoints, stunning state parks, a cornucopia of galleries and museums and a world class aquarium. Mild temperatures, dramatic scenery and a wide range of recreational activities make the coast one of the state’s most popular regions.
Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
www.spiritmountain.com
Spirit Mountain Casino lies on the Grand Ronde Tribal reservation, amid the ruggedly beautiful Oregon Coast. Surrounded by the breathtaking Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean, Grand Ronde is a land rich in culture and recreational possibilities. Hiking, camping, nearby Lincoln City and the many historical facilities make any trip to the area an experience to remember. Western Oregon has been home to ancestors of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for many hundreds of years. Our unique way of life and appreciation for the bountiful land have been passed down through the generations. It’s this sense of natural respect and cultural heritage that inspired the architecture, design and layout of Spirit Mountain Casino and Lodge. We cordially invite you to discover Grand Ronde. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with its tradition, culture and beauty.
Lawrence Gallery Sheridan
In the Heart of Oregon Wine Country
10:00am to 5:30pm daily
19700 SW Highway 18
Sheridan, OR 97378
503.843.3633
www.lawrencegallery.net
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
HOME OF THE SPRUCE GOOSE
The Museums and IMAX complex are located at:
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way
McMinnville, OR 97128
www.sprucegoose.org
The Evergreen Aviation Museum is home to the HK-1 Flying Boat, dubbed the `Spruce Goose,` sprawls across the museum’s floor, dwarfing other aircraft on display like the Corsair, the Avenger and the SR-71 Blackbird. Designed during WWII by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes as a prototype for transporting troops and equipment, the Spruce Goose flew only once yet remains a marvel of engineering. The monstrous plane was built entirely of wood - though mostly birch, not spruce - to conserve valuable metals needed for the war effort. The Flying Boat boasts eight engines on massive wings that span 318 feet, and the plane’s tail towers eight stories high.
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