These 12 Unique Attractions In Oregon Are An Absolute Must-Visit

Alright, so you have already seen so much of the great state of Oregon. There are so many important landmarks and you've made it an effort to see them all. But what if you're past that? What if there's more to see? Some oddball, off-the-radar place that you've only heard about? Well, we're putting them back on your radar.

12) Harvey The Giant Rabbit, Aloha, Ore.

This is just one of those creepy, oddball roadside attractions you have to see in person to appreciate.

11) Crack in the Ground

This giant volcanic fissure spans more than two miles and stretches 70 feet deep in Lake County, Ore.

10) Cuckoo's Nest Mental Hospital Museum, Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health, Salem

9) Enchanted Forest, Salem

This attraction is visible from I-5, its castles peaking over the trees. Once you step inside, it really is a different world.

8) Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, McMinnville

Learn about, and get up close to, a number of military air craft and even the Spruce Goose.

7) Grants Pass Caveman

This caveman greets you as you approach the Oregon Caves National Monument.

6) High Desert Museum, near Bend

Take the kids to learn about the natural world at this high desert museum.

5) Mohawk Restaurant and lounge, Crescent

Not for the vegetarian, this restaurant's decor is decidedly all about stuffed animals.

4) Oregon Vortex, Gravity Hill

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Is it an illusion or the result of paranormal activity? That’s the question visitors of this Gravity Hill roadside attraction ask themselves once they’ve witnessed objects seemingly roll uphill.

3) Paul Bunyan Statue, Portland

We Oregonians just really love our statues, don't we?

2) The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum, Portland

An oddities museum and art gallery, the Peculiarium is also an ice cream parlor - kind of a one-stop shop.

1) Wreck of the Peter Iredale, Hammond

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This vessel ran ashore in 1906. It was en-route to the Columbia River from Mexico and has remained a decaying spectacle ever since.

So there you go, some of Oregon's favorite oddities, tourist traps, and unique attractions. What are some of your favorite, weird places to check out? Tell us in the comments below!

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