Posted in Oregon November 13, 2019 by

Whether It’s Science Or Optical Illusion, The Oregon Vortex Entertains And Confuses Everyone Who Visits

Imagine a place where the laws of physics have been turned upside down, where nothing is as it seems, and even the most basic reality – things you take for granted, like gravity – are absent. That’s what it’s like to visit The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery. Check it out.

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Welcome to the Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery! You'll find this very strange, unique place in Gold Hill, and it's been confusing visitors since 1930.
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This place looks normal enough. It's surrounded by pretty trees and fresh air. But trust us, nothing about Oregon Vortex is what it seems.
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The history of The Vortex goes back long before white settlers showed up. Native Americans avoided this place because their horses freaked out as they approached.
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In the 1920s, John Lister, who was a physicist, started to develop the area, and came up with several theories about what was going on there. He opened it to the public in 1930.
When you visit, you'll immediately find that you have a hard time standing up straight here.
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Nothing makes sense. Balls roll up, not down...
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...and brooms stand up all by themselves.
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In one spot at the Vortex, you can stand on a flat platform, and depending on whether you stand on the north side or the south, it seems that your height changes.
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You'll find quite a few signs throughout the Oregon Vortex that attempt to explain the strange phenomena that you're experiencing. Whether it's science or optical illusion, you can't deny that this place is fascinating.
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The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery is open March 1st through October 31st. During the months that it's closed to the public, make sure to visit its website to read about the scientific information surrounding this odd spot!

Learn more about The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery on its website, and make sure to follow its Facebook page to see what’s new there.

Have you visited this crazy place? We’d love to hear about your impressions of it! What do you think causes these weird perceptions of reality?

Address: 4303 Sardine Creek L Fork Rd, Gold Hill, OR 97525, USA