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

Wine and hot, hot heat doesn't always go well together, so fall may be just the right time of year to enjoy a nice glass of red or white.

3. Speaking of vineyards, plan a visit to Soter Vineyards for a Top Chef level meal.

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.

4. Chill out at the beach

In Oregon, we visit the beach all year-round. In the fall, if we have an Indian Summer on our hands, the beach is a downright refreshing option.

5. Take a scenic drive to see fall foliage.

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.

6. Visit the Owyhee Canyonlands

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.

A waterfall, footbridge, and gorgeous scenery, fall is the very best time to enjoy Oregon's Drift Creek Falls.

8. Hop on your bike for a ride in Vernonia

This sleepy riverside place is perfect for when you want to ride around, taking in nature and small town charm.

9. Plan a relaxing riverfront retreat.

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?