Attractions

By Cindy Garrison
for Oregon.com

Creating something unique is what Ray Peck, and his wife, Diane Weisenberg, wanted when they opened Wind Horse Coffee and Tea in Milwaukie. 

They remain true to one-of-a-kind experiences by dreaming up new product ideas and offering extraordinary products in their shop.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

We were in the right area, it was just a matter of finding our “secret treasure.”

No, we weren’t following a weather-worn treasure map, or even wearing eye patches, we were looking at the GPS map of my phone, and my 5-year-old daughter was rummaging around some arbaviteas looking for a geocache.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

“It’s as close as you can get to a magic carpet ride,” says Roger Anderson, owner of Vista Balloon Adventures.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

Take a deep breath.

That is Red Ridge Farm’s specialty.

We all know that travelling on vacation can be more work than, well, being at work at times. Connecting flights, rental cars, strange towns to navigate and depending on how busy your itinerary, travelling can create more stress than it relieves.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

Walking into the Reed Opera House in downtown Salem is like stepping into a different time.

“If you look at the history, today is much like it was back when it was built in 1870,” said Rebecca Maitland, general manager of the building. “Both owners made their money in real estate, love the arts and both had a vision for what this building means to downtown.”

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

There is visiting the museums, restaurants, art galleries and tourist attractions of a place while on vacation, and then there is getting to know someplace.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

For any over testosteroned, red-blooded American male, any place called “powerland” has got to be heaven.
Add in some history and learning, and well, it’s a place that is great for a family stop or a day of exploring.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

There is a rich history of the mid-Willamette Valley and Yamhill County is the epicenter.

That’s where the Yamhill County Historical Society comes in. This group of volunteers has three locations where people can learn about the history of Oregon, Yamhill County and even their own families.

By Patrick Johnson
For Oregon.com

When you enter the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum you drive down a runway, and that’s not where your flight experience ends.

By Jim Gullo, for Oregon.com