You Must Visit These 9 Awesome Places In Oregon This Fall
Oregon is one big treasure of a state, with natural wonders and hidden gems everywhere you look. As the weather begins to turn cooler, it’s a great time to plan some trips to check out some of the state’s coolest under-the-radar spots. The leaves are turning, the days are shortening, and it’s time to plan some day trip adventures! Here are eight hidden gems you need to to visit in Oregon this fall:
1. Visit the most charming covered bridge in the PNW.
Did you know the most charming bridge in the PNW was in Oregon? But of course! Located in Yachats, Oregon, you'll find the eponymous Covered Bridge along a scenic little backroad. The drive leading up to the bridge is beautiful. It winds through a hidden forest that feels like something from a fairy tale. In autumn when the leaves begin to change, it's absolute perfection!
2. Take a tour of the Willamette Valley's wine country
Located in the winsome Willamette Valley, Soter Vineyards is a picturesque place that seems almost too beautiful to be real. The kitchen is led by Chef Sara, who you may recognize from her appearance on Top Chef Portland. Chef Sara and her team create some of the most innovative and delicious food in the PNW.
There are few better ways to experience the bountiful beauty of autumn than by taking a peaceful drive through the gorgeous Oregon countryside. Pictured here is the The Cornucopia Highway, a wonderful road in eastern Oregon that can be reached from the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. This amazing photo sums up the balance of beautiful foliage and bucolic scenery at its finest.
If you've never visited Oregon's very own Grand Canyon, fall is the perfect time to do it. The Owyhee Canyonlands stretches across more than two million acres in the southeastern corner of Oregon, it's truly remote and wild...and absolutely breathtaking.
7. Have the most Oregon day ever at Drift Creek Falls.
If you’re looking for a riverfront retreat that’s as luxurious as it is beautiful, we have just the place for you: the Metolius River Resort. This river cabin resort is the ultimate spot for a getaway in Oregon; it’s an enchanting escape in nature that’s sure to calm your mind and soothe your soul.
So there you go, some great ideas for enjoying the fall. What are you favorite hidden gems to visit in Oregon?
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Address: Drift Creek Falls, Oregon 97385, USA
Address: Metolius River Resort, 25551 SW Forest Service Rd #1419, Camp Sherman, OR 97730, USA
Address: Vernonia, OR 97064, USA
Address: Owyhee Canyon, Oregon 97910, USA
Address: Cornucopia Highway, Cornucopia Hwy, Halfway, OR 97834, USA
Address: Soter Vineyards, 10880 NE Mineral Springs Rd, Carlton, OR 97111, USA
Address: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Address: North Fork Yachats River Covered Bridge, End of North Fork Road,, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
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hidden gems to visit in Oregon
July 28, 2021
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Are there many hidden gems in Oregon?
Yes! The above list of hidden gems to visit in Oregon only just scratches the surface of all the wonders you'll discover in the Beaver State. This epic hidden gem road trip journeys all across the state, exploring treasures such as the Oregon Vortex, Prehistoric Gardens, Thor's Well, Skylight Cave, and Peterson Rock Garden. Of course, there are many, many more hidden wonders to discover in Oregon, and this list of under-the-radar places only locals know about is another great place to begin.
What are some fun fall road trips in Oregon?
In the autumn, nothing beats a good road trip: cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes in hand, and hitting the open road, where vibrant fall foliage and gorgeous sunsets await. These eight country roads are pure bliss in the fall, and will take you to some of the most beautiful places in Oregon. Routes include the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, which is absolute heaven in the fall months; McKenzie River Highway, which passes over some charming covered bridges; the Historic Columbia River Highway, which will give you jaw-dropping views of the majestic Columbia River Gorge; Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, which, contrary to its name, is one of the most scenic routes in Oregon, that leads through canyons, meadows, the Wallowa Mountains, and more; and Cornucopia Highway, the *most* fall-named road trip ever that will take you through some seriously beautiful Beaver State countryside.
What are some unique places to visit in Oregon?
How does a real-life witch's castle? What about an enchanted forest? An overlook with million-dollar views of one of the most wondrous places in the PNW? You can do all of those things in Oregon! This fairy tale road trip visits some of the most unique, magical places in Oregon, including the Crown Point State Scenic Corridor and Vista House, Multnomah Falls, Leach Botanical Garden, and the Portland Japanese Garden. These places are all wholly unique to the Beaver State, and will leave you excited to go out and keep exploring!
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
