Posted in Oregon Trips May 05, 2016 by

9 Surefire Ways To Always Spot A Tourist In Oregon

The Beaver State is a wonderful place to visit, so it’s no wonder so many people add Oregon to their travel itineraries. Oregonians come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s not always easy to see who’s a tourist and who’s not. Here are a few clues that may hint to whether someone is from out of state:

9. They don't know how to pump their own gas.
flickr/ Chris
8. They wait in line for ages for a Voodoo Doughnut.
flickr/ David Lee
7. They've never had an IPA.
flickr/ Sarah McDevitt
6. They go to the beach without a sweater.
flickr/ liquidcrash
5. They think Oregon is all forests.
flickr/ Bureau of Land Management
4. They drive really slowly across the bridge to take a photo of the iconic Portland, Oregon sign.
flickr/ Jonathan
3. When they see a weed store, their eyes get as wide saucers.
yelp/ Jayne PDX
2. They pronounce Oregon "Or-gone".
flickr/ Jim Hickcox
1. They use an umbrella when it's sprinkling.
flickr/ drburtoni

Of course, this is only a light-hearted look at the “tourist” stereotype; our visitors are more than welcome!

How else can you spot a tourist in Oregon?

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