From the moment I moved to Portland, I was trying to explore and see as much as possible. I looked for “the best places… ” and asked everyone I knew which places they recommend. With time and help from a few friends, I created my Oregon Bucket list. More than 100 of the best places to see in Oregon! I organized it according to locations and I’m constantly updating it.
This list helped me a lot when we wanted to plan a quick trip and I’m sure it will help you as well if you’re planning on traveling in Oregon. Click the links to read more about the place.
The places with the √ are the places that I’ve already seen, the others are places from my personal list.
Portland Area:
- Pittock mansion √
- Forest park
- Alberta art district √
- 21rd street √
- Aerial tram- $5 ticket
- Voodoo Doughnut– you can’t visit Portland without trying the most iconic doughnuts in the area √
- Beaver falls √
Columbia Gorge
- Horsetail falls
- Oneonta falls (close since the fire in the Columbia Gorge)
- Wahclella falls
- Munra point
- Angel rest √
- Multnomah falls √
- Vista house view point √
- Rowena Crest
- Beacon Rock (WA) √
- Wahkenna falls √
- Catherine creek
- Dog mountain (WA)
- Panther creek falls (WA)
- Latourell falls √
- Punch Bowl Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Tunnel falls
- Starvation Creek Falls √
- Dry creek falls
Mt. Hood:
- White river falls √
- Trillium lake √
- Tamanawas falls √
- Umbrella falls
- Tygh lack
- Bald mountain
- Mirror lake
- Illumination Rock
Oregon Coast (tried to organize from north to south):
- Astoria √
- Seaside √
- Saddle mountain
- Cannon Beach √
- Neahkahnie mountain √
- Tilammok cheese factory √
- University Falls
- Drift creek falls
- Bayocean peninsula
- Oceanside
- God’s thumb
- Sweet Creek Falls
- Little Pup Creek Falls
- Kentucky Falls
- Cape Kiwanda √
- Thor’s well- cape Perpetua √
- Oregon Dunes
- Depoe bay- whale watching √
- Bandon
- Gold beach
- Cape Blanco
- Brooking
Central Oregon:
- Silver falls √
- Blue pool √
- Opal creek
- Bagby hot spring
- Three pools
- Mt. Jefferson
- Abiqua falls
- Proxy falls √
- Newberry National Volcanic Mountain √
- South sister summit
- Broken top
- Smith Rock √
- Marion falls
- Russell lake
- Sahalie falls
- Koosah falls
- Painted hills
- John day fossil beds
- Steelhead falls
- Shellburg Falls √
- Henline Falls √
- McDowell Creek Falls
- Spencer’s Butte √
- Tumalo falls
- Cline falls
- Wildlife safari
- Boca cave+ Triangulation Peak
South Oregon:
- Wildlife Safari
- Umpqua Hot Spring
- Crater Lake National Park √
- Salt Creek Falls
- Toketee Falls
- Watson Falls
- Alvord Desert
- Moon Falls
Eastern Oregon
- Wallawa Lake
- Starvation Ridge
- Maiden Peak
Extra- Washington:
- Naked Falls
- Mt. St. Helens
- Mt. Rainier National Park
- Olympic National Park
- Lewis River Falls
- North Cascade National Park
I’ll be happy to hear about your trips in Oregon! If you liked this list/ have more recommendations or information please let me know. I will constantly update this list according my experience.
I’m hoping the Oregon bucket list will help you on your next trip to Oregon! It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries I’ve even seen.
Wow! Thank you for the list! It takes me forever to plan a trip and now I have everything organized 😊
Thank you! I’m glad to hear that you’re going to use it for your trips in Oregon!
Wow, what a list and a great goal to see them all. Oregon is so beautiful, it tops my list if I ever moved back to the states. We did the coastal drive, so have already ticked off some of these, but there sure are plenty more to go.
Oregon coast is amazing! I hope you’ll come again and see some of the mountains, the Columbia gorge and the incredible waterfalls 😊
What an impressive list! I’ve never visited Oregon but it looks like there is so much to do! I’ll have to make time for a visit. Thanks for the guide and the isnpiration!
Thank you! Oregon is an incredible place for anyone who love the outdoor. I hope you’ll visit here!
I’m with you on this list. I hope you do them all. Love me a voodoo donut, too.
Haha I will! Thank you for supporting
Perfect timing with this list. My husband and I are planning on an Oregon coast trip this mid-September. Now I need to dissect through your list and see which of those many sites to include.. We are so looking forward to it. Thanks!
I’m happy to hear! Oregon is lovely and you’ll have an amazing time here 😊 I’m just writing a post about Oregon coast that will be available soon! Will be happy to give guidance if you’ll have questions
Okay, Oregon looks amazing! Will definitely be using this list when we spend some time in Washington/Oregon next year!
I’m so happy to hear! You’re going to love it 😊
My hubby and I did an 18-month road trip, part of that was 5 weeks on the Oregon coast which was wonderful. Then we spent 6 months in Portland trying to figure out our next move, I had a great time exploring the city and surrounding area and it’s true, so much to do and see and EAT!
Yes! Portland has AMAZING food. 18-months road trip sounds like an incredible experience!
So simply laid out! I drive through Oregon sometimes so I need to check this out!
Thanks! I’m happy to hear that you like it. I hope you’ll enjoy your trips here!
Oregon is beautiful and has so much to see! I did a road trip down the Oregon coast a few years ago and loved it 🙂 We also stopped in McMinnville and Portland, but I would love to see everything else on your list as well!
The coast is gorgeous! You should explore the Columbia Gorge and Crater Lake areas on your next visit! These places are incredible 😊
Such a good list! I love that it is just that – a list. And what a fun way to hold yourself accountable. I find that when I live somewhere I am the least likely to check things off – I just think, tomorrow…Also Oregon is gorgeous!
Thank you so much! I used to do that but the beauty here just never ends.
What a great list. Looks like your having great fun ticking them off. So many beautiful things to see and do.
I certainly do! Oregon is such an amazing place
Crater Lake looks BEAUTIFUL! Adding it to my bucket list now! Thanks for all the inspiration to get to Oregon ASAP. Definitley saving this for future travels!
Oregon is a dream! Can’t wait to get there!
I’ve never been to Oregon so this list will come in handy when I visit. Pinning for sure!
I’ve always wanted to visit Oregon and you’ve given me so many ideas on places to go! 😀 Thanks for putting this list together! (I’m gonna need to do multiple trips, haha. There’s so much to see!
I’m so happy to hear! I’m sure you’ll love Oregon 😊
There are SO MANY waterfalls! This list is amazing. I’ve wanted to visit Oregon for years, and this list makes that even stronger! One day 😉
Thank you! You definitely should come visit 😊
The waterfalls are my favorite! Mt. Hood especially is so beautiful!
Shame that I’ve only beeen to Portland and Cannon Beach because Oregon is beautiful! Definitely looking forward to another road trip
I always love reading bucket lists for specific places! Definitely going to look into my travel bucket list and add some of these activities on it.
I’m so happy to hear! 😊
That’s a really great list you’ve put together of places to go – and that donut looks amazing!
Thank you! The donut is amazing 😉
Great bucket list to shoot for! I used to live in Portland and have visited most of these awesome places. I might have missed it but definitely include the wine country throughout Willamette Valley as they have some of the best wines in the country.
I’ve always heard amazing things about this state! Your pictures are lovely! Thanks so much for sharing some awesome locations!
These are some fun ideas for an Oregon Bucket list. I love wine tasting in Willamette Valley and eating all the food in Portland.