This Dinosaur Theme Park In Oregon Is A Prehistoric Adventure

Located in Southern Oregon along the 101 coastal highway, the Prehistoric Gardens are not your average tourist attraction. Here you'll find a beautiful garden teeming with 23 life-sized dinosaur replicas built over the course of 30 years. It's a dinosaur theme park of prehistoric proportions!

This dinosaur theme park in Oregon was created in 1953 by a local family.

The Nelson family had moved to a plot of land along the Southern Oregon Coast, and they thought would be a fitting home for dinosaurs.

The eponymous garden is absolutely lovely.

Lush trails and wooden walkways traverse vibrant greenery, ancient trees, and babbling brooks, all in an old-growth rainforest setting.

Along the path you'll find the incredible dinosaurs, ranging from the high-flying Pteranodon...

... to the Triceratops (always a fan favorite!).

There's even a newly hatched litter of Triceratops!

Aww.

There are even dinosaurs only your dino-obsessed kids would be able to name, like a Dimetrodon.

(This guy is fierce! Talk about built-in armor...)

The greatest accomplishment, however, is probably the Brachiosaurus.

This guys is a massive, 86-foot-long sculpture that took four years to complete. It's a true work of art.

Speaking of labors of love, here's a vintage photo of the Nelson family finishing up the T-Rex tail in 1953.

The craftsmanship on these statues is truly remarkable.

Prehistoric Gardens is admittedly a little odd, but it's undeniably charming, as well.

(These trees, for example, are over 300 years old, and are absolutely stunning.)

And all of these wonders are located in an absolutely lush and beautiful Oregon rainforest.

We agree with the Nelsons that this land was meant for something truly amazing. (And does it get any more amazing than dinosaurs? We sure don't think so!)

This dinosaur theme park in Oregon will surprise and delight you, taking you back to prehistoric times.

It's an only-in-Oregon kind of experience you must add to your bucket list.

Have you been to this dinosaur theme park in Oregon? What did you think? Share your experience with us in the comments below! We will definitely be planning a trip to this unique place in Oregon! Learn more about Prehistoric Gardens on their website. And for more prehistoric adventures in The Beaver State, you'll want to check out this epic fossil park -- located, fittingly, in Fossil, Oregon!