Frommer's^® Oregon , 3rd Edition

by Karl Samson; Jane Aukshunas

• ISBN13: 9780764565557
• ISBN10: 0764565559
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Written by a longtime resident, Frommer2s Oregon is a highly personal guide, full of the author2s favorite finds and off-the-beaten-track discoveries. We2ll show you the best of Portland, and then take you along the coast to explore the most charming resort towns and hike past otherworldly rock formations on the beach. It2s all here: the unbelievably blue waters of Crater Lake; the world-class Oregon Shakespeare Festival at Ashland; hiking, mountain-biking, and skiing at Bend; art galleries and craft shops; microbreweries and fabulous seafood; and a host of increasingly renowned wineries. You2ll find a wide choice of accommodations, from romantic inns on the coast to wilderness lodges in the pristine forest. With Frommer2s in hand, it2s easy to design the Oregon adventure that2s right for you.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What's New in Oregon.

1. THE BEST OF OREGON.

1. The Best Natural Attractions.

2. The Best Outdoor Activities.

3. The Best Beaches.

4. The Best Hikes.

5. The Best Scenic Drives.

6. The Best Museums.

7. The Best Family Attractions.

8. The Best Historical Sites.

9. The Best B&Bs.

10. The Best Small Inns.

11. The Best Historic Hotels & Lodges.

12. The Best Dining with a View.

13. The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants.

2. PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO OREGON.

1. The Regions in Brief.

2. Visitor Information.

3. Money.

4. When to Go.

5. Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

6. Planning Your Trip Online.

7. Getting There.

8. Getting Around.

9. The Active Vacation Planner.

10. Tips on Accommodations.

3. FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS.

1. Preparing for Your Trip.

2. Getting to the United States.

3. Getting Around the United States.

4. PORTLAND.

1. Orientation.

2. Getting Around.

3. Where to Stay.

4. Where to Dine.

5. Seeing the Sights.

6. Especially for Kids.

7. Organized Tours.

8. Outdoor Pursuits.

9. Spectator Sports.

10. Day Spas.

11. Shopping.

12. Portland After Dark.

13. A Side Trip to Oregon City.

5. THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY: THE BREAD &WINE BASKET OF OREGON.

1. The North Willamette Valley Wine Country.

2. Salem & the Mid-Willamette Valley.

3. Corvallis & Albany.

4. Eugene & Springfield.

6. THE OREGON COAST.

1. Astoria.

2. Seaside.

3. Cannon Beach.

4. Tillamook County.

5. Lincoln City/Gleneden Beach.

6. Depoe Bay.

7. Newport.

8. Yachats.

9. Florence & the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

10. The Coos Bay Area.

11. Bandon.

12. The Southern Oregon Coast.

7. THE COLUMBIA GEORGE.

1. The Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.

2. Hood River: The Windsurfing Capital of the Northwest.

3. The Dalles.

8. THE CASCADES.

1. Mount Hood: Skiing, Hiking & Scenic Drives.

2. The Santiam Pass, McKenzie Pass & McKenzie River.

3. The Willamette Pass Route.

4. The North Umpqua-Upper Rogue River Scenic Byway.

5. Crater Lake National Park.

9. SOUTHERN OREGON.

1. Ashland & the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

2. Jacksonville & Medford: After the Gold Rush.

3. The Klamath Falls Area: Bird-Watching & Native American Artifacts.

4. Grants Pass & the Rogue River Valley.

5. Oregon Caves National Monument & the Illinois Valley.

6. The Roseburg Area: Lions & Tigers & Wineries.

10. CENTRAL OREGON.

1. North Central Oregon & the Lower Deschutes River.

2. The Sisters Area.

3. Bend & Sunriver: Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Mountain Scenery & More.

11. EASTERN OREGON.

1. Pendleton.

2. La Grande, Baker City & the Blue Mountains.

3. Joseph, Enterprise & the Wallowa Mountains.

4. Hells Canyon & the Southern Wallowas.

5. Ontario & the Owyhee River Region.

6. Southeastern Oregon: Land of Marshes, Mountains & Desert.

APPENDIX: OREGON IN DEPTH.

1. The Natural Environment.

2. Oregon Today.

3. Oregon History 101.

4. Eat, Drink & Be Merry.

Index.