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Arts Cabins Project
Art and craft instruction in a beautiful Mount Hood community. Located in the Village of Government Camp at the 3,800 ft. level of Mount Hood, Oregon. Two former U. S. Forest Service residences have been equipped with studio space for blacksmithing, painting/drawing, glass torch work and small fusing, fiber arts and jewelry making. Registration required for classes. The Arts Cabins are also available for private artist studio use as scheduling allows. If you have questions on any of the classes or workshops, registration, or payment methods please call 503-272-3301.
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Village of Government Camp
Government Camp
503-272-3525
503-272-3301
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Aurora National Historic District
The village of Aurora is Oregon's first National Historic District and is recognized for it's communal heritage and surviving original architecture that include barns and carriage houses, converted to Oregon's Antique Capital.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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2 miles south of Canby on Hwy 99E
Aurora
503-939-0312
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Baker Cabin and Pioneer Church
Historic 1895 Pioneer Church available for weddings year round. Historic Log cabin open every other Saturday June-August and by appointment. The only cantilevered log house in Oregon, this cabin was built in 1856 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Category: cultural centers, historical sites,
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Off Highway 224 in Carver, corner S. Hattan & S. Gronlund Roads
Oregon City
503-631-8274
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Barlow Road Tollgates, Laurel Hill Chute
Open daily dawn to dusk. West Barlow tollgate between mileposts 44 and 45 on Hwy 26. This was the last tollgate operated on the Barlow Road. Laurel Hill, between mileposts 50 and 51, a short trail leads to Laurel Chute, where emigrants used ropes and sheer strength to lower their wagons down the near vertical slope.
Category: historical sites,
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Government Camp, Welches
Government Camp
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Barton Farm & Garden
Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 10am-3pm. Visitor-friendly animal and garden store in 100-year old barn. Catering to 4-H families and farm animals in the community. Stop by on a drive through the Boring/Sandy/Carver/Estacada area.
Category: historical sites,
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25618 SE Hwy 224
Boring
503-637-6440
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Canby Depot Museum & Historical Society
Open Thursday through Sunday 1pm-4pm. Closed January, February and holidays. Other times by appointment. Visit the oldest train depot in Oregon, now converted into a regional historic museum. Special emphasis on local area history and railroad history. ADA accessible.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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888 NE 4th Avenue
Canby
503-266-6712
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Clackamas Community College Theatre Arts
Every year the Theatre Arts department plays host a variety of students ranging from the annual Main Stage production, and the student directed one-act plays, comedy improv and stand-up comedy, to behind the scenes opportunities such as technical theatre and costuming. For more information, call extension 2356.
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Niemeyer Center/Osterman Theatre - 19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City
503-657-6958
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Clackamas Repertory Theatre
CRT is a professional theater company that performs in the beautiful Osterman Theatre on the campus of Clackamas Community College. The company produces a variety of shows - musicals, comedy, drama and classics - annually from July-October. CRT also has a semi-staged playreading series in the
spring that features new plays by American playwrights. Osterman Theatre/Niemeyer Center.
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Clackamas Community College - 19600 S Molalla Ave
Oregon City
503-594-6047
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Damascus Fiber Arts School
Original 1-room schoolhouse (1876) in the old Damascus settlement on Foster-Barlow Road. One of the oldest rural schoolhouses standing in the state and has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Expanded to 2 rooms in 1911; classes in textile crafts Tue-Thur 10-3, and Sat workshops. Visitors welcome. Come see shows of student and faculty tapestry and knitting. Located a few hundred feet south of the Center of Damascus and Hwy 212.
Category: cultural centers,
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14711 SE Anderson Rd
Damascus
503-658-2704
503-668-5456
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Eastham School Theater
THEATER. Historic school, house theatre used by Krayon Kids Troupe.
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1404 7th Street
Oregon City
503-656-6099
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Ermatinger House and Living History Tea & Textile Museum
Please call to schedule a visit. Built in 1845, this is the oldest house in Clackamas County. Asa Lovejoy and Francis W. Pettygrove flipped a coin here to decide the name of the city that is now Portland. Experience living history teas.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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619 6th St.
Oregon City
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Estacada Walking Tour
Tour of public outdoor murals done by the ArtBack Artists' Cooperative every year during the annual Summer celebration's "mural-in-a-weekend" project every July.
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Estacada
503-630-3483
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Fine Art Starts
Art camp, classes, gallery and goodies. Click or call for details.
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Oregon City
503-723-9661
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First City Tours
Narrated walking tours of downtown and historic McLoughlin Neighborhood. Specialty tours & group presentations available including the history of women in Oregon City and "Crime and Punishment". Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Call or email firstcitytours@gmail.com for more information.
Category: historical sites, walking tours,
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Oregon City
503-880-3439
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George Rogers Park
Historic Iron Smelter, memorial flower garden, and waterfront access. Willamette River at its confluence with Oswego Creek, provides bank fishing access and ramp for launching hand-carried canoes.
Category: historical sites,
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611 State St.
Lake Oswego
503-697-6500
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Get Out of Town Tours
For discerning adults and the kid in all of us. Eco friendly company focused on fun tours and events that let you experience the wonders and beauty of Oregon at a leisurely pace. Day, singles, senior, holiday, corporate. Waterfalls to wild flowers. Knowledgeable guides, fun, relaxing day trips to view wildlife and wild flowers, enjoy the beautiful Oregon countryside, attend events and enjoy the company of others on the go! Day tours, wine tasting, picnics, singles mixers, parties and more! Call or email getoutoftowntours@yahoo.com
Category: cultural centers, historical sites, museums, walking tours,
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Oregon City
503-709-8458
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Historic Canby Ferry
Open daily 6:45am-9:15pm. Cross more than the Willamette on this historic ferry - cross the years as well. One of only 3 operating vehicle ferries left in Oregon. If more information is needed after calling the 24 hour number, call 503-557-6391. Sometimes closed due to inclement weather.
Category: historical sites,
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Holly Street (eastside) and Mountain Road (west)
Canby
503-650-3030 (24 hr recording)
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Jonsrud's Viewpoint
Pull over for a look at Mt. Hood and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Barlow Trail route over the mountain.
Category: historical sites,
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Bluff Road, off of Hwy 26
Sandy
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Lake Oswego Sculpture Garden
25 life-sized sculptures in a "Gallery Without Walls" enhance Lake Oswego's downtown shopping area, unveiled in summer, 2001.
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Millennium Plaza Park, up A Avenue
Lake Oswego
503-635-0270
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Lake Oswego Walking Tour "Gallery without Walls"
Award winning art awaits you on the streets of Lake Oswego. The city has been transformed into an outdoor gallery for visitors to explore and enjoy. Walking tour features over fifty on-loan rotating exciting pieces, some for sale, created by regionally and internationally acclaimed artists. Click link for more information. Self guided. Call Lake Osweego Foundation for the Arts to schedule a guided tour.
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Lake Oswego
503-636-3634
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Lakewood Center for the Arts
THEATER. Open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Community arts center, classes (including children's beginning acting, acting for non-actors, public speaking, among others), 220-seat theatre with full season of plays. Art and dance classes and temporary exhibits also take place here. Rooms available for classes, receptions and community events. ADA accessible.
Category: cultural centers,
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368 S. State St.
Lake Oswego
503-635-3901
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McLoughlin House
Open Wednesday though Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm. Closed holidays and the month of January. Built in 1845 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this was the home of Dr. John McLoughlin, the "Father of Oregon," now a unit of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Take a tour and see how the good doctor lived more than 100 years ago.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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713 Center St.
Oregon City
503-656-5146
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Milwaukie Historical Murals
Take a stroll past the four large panels representing Milwaukie history between 1800 and 2000.
Category: cultural centers, walking tours,
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Adams Street, just west of 21st Ave & SW corner of Main/Jackson
Milwaukie
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Milwaukie Museum
Open Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. This beautiful small museum was formerly the George Wise family farmhouse, built on Lake Road in 1865 and moved. Donated to the Milwaukie Historic Society by the former owners - United Grocers, Inc. It was lovingly restored. Dedication took place June 7, 1975. This museum is dedicated the history of Milwaukie. Special guided tours for school classes, scouts, clubs and small groups during the week can be arranged by appointment.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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3737 SE Adams
Milwaukie
503-659-5780
503-659-5267
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Molalla Museum Complex
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm by appointment. Closed December - February. Dibble House is one of the few salt-box style houses in Oregon. The Von Der Ahe House is the former halfway stop/inn on the stage route between Oregon City and Molalla, and moved to the present location in 1972. Recycled hall built from high school damaged in 1993 earthquake. Large arrowhead collection. ADA accessible.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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620 S. Molalla Ave.
Molalla
503-829-8030
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Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum
Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. Museum showcases the history of Mount Hood including natural history, settlement history, winter sports, mountain climbing and Mt. Hood National Forest. Museum bookstore, art sales gallery, visitor information services and internet access on site. Special exhibits and programs throughtout the year. Donations accepted.
Category: cultural centers, museums,
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88900 E. Hwy 26, Business Loop
Government Camp
503-272-3301
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New Century Players
New Century Players is a not-for-profit community theater company. Our mission is to build community in the greater Milwaukie/Oregon City area by providing opportunities for artistic expression through live performances. Productions held at the Rex Putnam Blackbox Theater, 4950 SE Roethe Rd, Milwaukie.
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11022 SE 37th
Milwaukie
503-367-2620
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Northwest Ghost Tours
Walk with the Spirits - walking tours of Historic Oregon City telling compelling histories and ghostly tales. Tours offered Fri-Sat July-Sept, and Thurs-Sat in October.
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McLoughlin Neighborhood and Downtown Oregon City
Oregon City
503-679-4464
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Old Aurora Colony Museum
Exhibits treasurees of Aurora Colony, a German Christian communal society that thrived in 19th Century. Museum includes ox barn, Colony house, log cabin, wash house, reproduction tie-shed & courtyard with herb garden.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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Corner of 2nd and Liberty Streets
Aurora
503-939-0312
503-678-5754
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Old Willamette Walking Tour
Points of interest in historic Willamette neighborhood of West Linn.
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Willamette District
West Linn
503-655-6744
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Oregon City Municipal Elevator
Open Monday through Saturday 6:45 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Take a ride to the top of the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States for a scenic view of Oregon City. The upper level is complimented by murals of historic Oregon City.
Category: historical sites,
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300 7th St.
Oregon City
503-496-1197
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Oregon City Public Library at Carnegie Center
Category: cultural centers, historical sites,
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606 John Adams Street
Oregon City
503-723-9661
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Oregon City Walking Tour
Walking tour of historic district, including home of Dr. John McLoughlin.
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Oregon City
503-656-1619
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Oregon Korean War Memorial
Remember the forgotten war by visiting the Korean War Memorial, adjacent to Wilsonville Visitor Information Center. Made of carnelian granite and donor bricks, it's dedicated to the 60,000 Oregonians who fought from 1950-1953, including Oregon's only "Medal of Honor" recipient. Carved with the names of 298 Oregon servicemen who gave their lives and set in an open park with flags of the US, republic of Korea, United Nations and State of Oregon overhead, it is a wonderful setting to experience history.
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29600 SW Park Place, Town Center Park
Wilsonville
800-647-3843
503-682-3314
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Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycombe
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. This award-winning museum honors, preserves and showcases Oregon's remarkable military history through outstanding collections and library. Includes tanks, vehicles, uniforms, firearms from the mid-1800's to present.
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10101 SE Clackamas Rd.
Clackamas
503-557-5359
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Oswego Heritage Council / Oswego Heritage House
Open Monday through Friday 10am-12pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm. Restored 1928 colonial first used by developers of Oswego. Revolving historic exhibits as well as art shows. Home of Lake Oswego Historical Society. Available for facility rentals.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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398 Tenth Street, Top of A Avenue
Lake Oswego
503-635-6373
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Philip Foster Farm
Open Father's Day to Labor Day daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (other times only open for scheduled tours and special events) A step back in time. look, listen & feel the pioneer experience. Walk through the beautiful gardens, smell the flowers on the oldest lilac in Oregon. Visit the 1883 Farm House, 1860 hay barn, grind & press some apples into fresh apple cider or grind some corn for the birds. Take a self-guided tour, try your hand at pioneer chores. Summer camps also available.
Category: historical sites, walking tours,
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29912 SE Highway 211
Eagle Creek
503-637-6324
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Public Murals in Downtown Estacada
Fourteen unique murals grace the walls of local businesses in Estacada, including an outside wall of Harmony Baking.
Category: cultural centers,
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Hwy 224 and 211
Estacada
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Public Murals in Downtown Oregon City
Located on buildings throughout downtown and inside elevator at the top.
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McLoughlin Blvd/Hwy 99E & throughout Downtown
Oregon City
503-313-0024
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Red Pig Garden Tools & Blacksmith
Using steel, fire, hammer and anvil, they forge garden tools that will last for generations. More than 500 forged tools to choose from. Custom tools and other wares. Repairs garden tools. Collection of antique implements on display. Meeting room available. Open Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sun-Mon.
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12040 SE Revenue Rd.
Boring
503-663-9404
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Rose Farm
Open to the public for tours on Saturday afternoons this summer, 2010. This is the home where Oregon was first declared a territory in 1849. Its another of our treasured sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Adults: $3.00, Seniors: $2.00, Youths (6-17): $2.00, Children under 6: free.
Category: historical sites,
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915 Rilance Lane (corner of Holmes Lane/Rilance Lane)
Oregon City
503-656-5146
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Sandy Actors Theater
THEATER. Enjoy a variety of theatre performances including satire, comedy and drama in an intimate setting.
Category: cultural centers,
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Meinig Avenue in Sandy Decor Parking Lot
Sandy
503-668-6834
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Sandy Historical Museum
Open 7 days a week. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun noon-4 p.m. Dedicated to the preservation of the pioneer experience and history. Photos and artifacts dating back to the mid-1800s are on display. This museum shows what was a stop on the historic Barlow Road. Visit the gift shop.
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39345 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy
503-668-3378
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Springwater Corridor - Walking, Running & Biking Trail
Enjoy a scenic route through wetlands, buttes, agricultural fields and pastures through residential and industrial neighborhoods. The corridor is a multi-use trail that connects several parks and open spaces, along with the I-205 bike path.
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Part of a 40 mile loop from Portland to Boring
Boring
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Sternwheeler Rose
Cruise along the Willamette River to the base of the Willamette Falls in Oregon City in an authentic paddle boat with Belle of the Falls. Call for special events and cruise schedules.
Category: historical sites,
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6211 N Ensign
Oregon City
503-286-7673
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Stevens-Crawford Heritage House
Open Thurs-Sat. Closed for the month of January. Check website for updated hours. Built in 1907-08, this was home to the family of Medorem Crawford, a wagon master who brought pioneers across the Oregon Trail, and his wife Mary-Elisabeth. This house contains all of its original furniture.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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603 6th St.
Oregon City
503-655-2866
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Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
National Historic Landmark was built during the 1930s as part of the WPA program. Located at 6,000' level of Mt. Hood, it offers skiing and boarding on 1,000+ acres, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard schools. Timberline's Palmer Snowfield offers the longest ski season in North America. Intimate accommodations, several bars, and gourmet meals in the world-class Cascade Dining Room. Pool year-round. Summer walking tours and hikes offered 7 days a week. Timberline Trail closed. Winter tours offered Tues-Sun. For snow conditions, 503-222-2211. Sno Park Permit required in the winter.
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27500 E. Timberline Rd.
Government Camp
800-547-1406 (Reservations)
503-272-3311 (General Info)
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Vietnam Era Veterans' Memorial
Memorial that pays homage to all United States veterans who served in the Vietnam Era. The most recognized helicopter type in the world - the Bell UH-1 ("Hey") can be seen as a humanitarian symbol. The park also highlights the "Shou" symbol and has rural agricultural materials to view as well as a Blue Star Memorial marker to honor those who served in the armed forces.
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Memorial Park, South entrance of Canby, Hwy 99E & S. Birch St.
Canby
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Willamette Falls Locks and Museum
Call for hours. The oldest facility of its kind in the United States separating the upper and lower Willamette Rivers, these locks opened in 1873. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this walk-in site offers views of the locks and industrial working paper mills, as well as a small picnic area to relax in. Call ahead to schedule a visit to the museum.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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End of Mill Street
West Linn
503-656-3381
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Willamette Shore Trolley
NOT OPERATING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please check website link or call 503-697-7436. This historic trolley runs between Lake Oswego and Portland.
Category: historical sites,
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311 N. State St.
Lake Oswego
503-697-7436
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Wilsonville Historic Walking Tour
Highlights range from a historic church, to a 1920s service station.
Category: walking tours,
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Wilsonville
503-682-0411
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Wings of Freedom Showcase / The Bomber Restaurant
Open Friday through Sunday 10am-3pm. A unique American diner with a landmark B-17G bomber, which has the lowest airtime of any B-17 in the world This airplane was purchased as war surplus after World War II. A mission has been established to restore it to air-worthy condition. Veterans Coffee Club 1st Friday of the month, 10am-12pm. Volunteer Meetings 1st Thursday of the month at 10am.
Category: historical sites, museums,
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13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Milwaukie
503-659-9306
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