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Stacy McCullough is a writer, wife, momma, and jack-of-all-craft-trades from Portland, Oregon. A native to New York, she has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade. She loves exploring and traveling the state with her family for new adventures. In her free time, she writes songs and poems, cooks, and plays a mean game of Connect 4.
Your All-in-One Guide to Oregon’s Best Outings!
If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Oregon Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Beaver State is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Festivals, Orchards & Vineyards, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide by debut author Stacy McCullough encompasses a wide range of interests.
Discover the state’s unique attractions—beaches, caves, lighthouses, museums, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Oregon Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!
This guidebook is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s best destinations, and they’re organized by theme—so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Festivals
Orchards/Vineyards
Sports
Gardens
Extreme Adventures
Lighthouses
Family Day
Keep It Weird
Outdoor Adventures
Museums
Beaches
Historic Sites
Geology
Science/Nature Centers
Waterfalls
Snow
Caves
Oregon has festivals year-round to meet the interests of any person. From bird-watching to hanging with pirates, there are festivals focused on just about everything. Many of these are decades old, with some dating back over 100 years. Participating in any one of these festivals is a great way to immerse yourself in some of Oregon’s culture.
Tulip Fest
33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071; www.woodenshoe.com
With over 102 tulip variations in dozens of colors, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers acres of beautiful views. Every spring, visitors can walk the tulip fields, posing by old tractors and coloring benches for that picture-perfect moment. It is easy to spend a day here with a number of festivities available for the entire family. There is a children’s play area featuring pony rides, bouncy houses, and many games. Vendors line up with locally made crafts and foods. Multiple food carts offer a variety of fresh foods. There are many special events each year, as well, such as a hot air balloon ride, a 5k race, and a photo contest. Both tulips and daffodils are available to order, so you can add the beautiful flowers to your own garden.
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
Kings Valley, OR; www.shrewfaire.com
The Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire takes visitors back over 500 years to the Elizabethan Age of 1558. It focuses on interactive learning with jousting adventures, shows, and more than 1,000 costumed actors. There are stages with music and plays of Shakespeare’s works. The faire is sectioned into lanes with each focusing on different aspects of the culture. You can stroll down Friar Tuck’s Forest for hundreds of food options. Children can gallop and play in an adventure area set up just for little ones. Vendors sell Renaissance gifts and show off silversmith work. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a piece of history.
Portland Rose Festival
Waterfront in Portland, OR; www.rosefestival.org
Going strong since 1907, The Portland Rose Festival offers activities for the entire family. The festival starts in late spring in the Portland Waterfront and lasts a month. Fireworks, the Starlight Run, and parades start out the celebration. CityFair features theme park rides, games, and kid-zone, with local foods and drinks available. Each week the fair has a different theme allowing you to visit multiple times with new experiences. Throughout the month, other activities are scheduled, as well, such as dragon boat races, a scavenger hunt, and art shows. Immerse yourself in many things the Portland culture offers in one place.
The state-specific Day Trip Series of travel guides features a multitude of activities and destinations from all around a given state, organized by theme. Readers can choose what to do and then use a 5.5" x 8.5" book to find where to do it. With dozens of options—presented in a colorful design with an easy-to-read block of text about each locale—readers can plan a day of enjoyment or string together a longer vacation. Full-color photography, a locator map on almost every spread, and the sites’ contact information further enhance the value of the Day Trip Series, with books priced below $20.
Your All-in-One Guide to Oregon’s Best Outings!
If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Oregon Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Beaver State is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Festivals, Orchards & Vineyards, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide by debut author Stacy McCullough encompasses a wide range of interests.
Discover the state’s unique attractions—beaches, caves, lighthouses, museums, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Oregon Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!
This guidebook is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s best destinations, and they’re organized by theme—so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Festivals
Orchards/Vineyards
Sports
Gardens
Extreme Adventures
Lighthouses
Family Day
Keep It Weird
Outdoor Adventures
Museums
Beaches
Historic Sites
Geology
Science/Nature Centers
Waterfalls
Snow
Caves
Oregon has festivals year-round to meet the interests of any person. From bird-watching to hanging with pirates, there are festivals focused on just about everything. Many of these are decades old, with some dating back over 100 years. Participating in any one of these festivals is a great way to immerse yourself in some of Oregon’s culture.
Tulip Fest
33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071; www.woodenshoe.com
With over 102 tulip variations in dozens of colors, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers acres of beautiful views. Every spring, visitors can walk the tulip fields, posing by old tractors and coloring benches for that picture-perfect moment. It is easy to spend a day here with a number of festivities available for the entire family. There is a children’s play area featuring pony rides, bouncy houses, and many games. Vendors line up with locally made crafts and foods. Multiple food carts offer a variety of fresh foods. There are many special events each year, as well, such as a hot air balloon ride, a 5k race, and a photo contest. Both tulips and daffodils are available to order, so you can add the beautiful flowers to your own garden.
Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
Kings Valley, OR; www.shrewfaire.com
The Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire takes visitors back over 500 years to the Elizabethan Age of 1558. It focuses on interactive learning with jousting adventures, shows, and more than 1,000 costumed actors. There are stages with music and plays of Shakespeare’s works. The faire is sectioned into lanes with each focusing on different aspects of the culture. You can stroll down Friar Tuck’s Forest for hundreds of food options. Children can gallop and play in an adventure area set up just for little ones. Vendors sell Renaissance gifts and show off silversmith work. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a piece of history.
Portland Rose Festival
Waterfront in Portland, OR; www.rosefestival.org
Going strong since 1907, The Portland Rose Festival offers activities for the entire family. The festival starts in late spring in the Portland Waterfront and lasts a month. Fireworks, the Starlight Run, and parades start out the celebration. CityFair features theme park rides, games, and kid-zone, with local foods and drinks available. Each week the fair has a different theme allowing you to visit multiple times with new experiences. Throughout the month, other activities are scheduled, as well, such as dragon boat races, a scavenger hunt, and art shows. Immerse yourself in many things the Portland culture offers in one place.
The state-specific Day Trip Series of travel guides features a multitude of activities and destinations from all around a given state, organized by theme. Readers can choose what to do and then use a 5.5" x 8.5" book to find where to do it. With dozens of options—presented in a colorful design with an easy-to-read block of text about each locale—readers can plan a day of enjoyment or string together a longer vacation. Full-color photography, a locator map on almost every spread, and the sites’ contact information further enhance the value of the Day Trip Series, with books priced below $20.