The Quirky Side of Oregon
In Portland, Voodoo Doughnut shop uses fruit loops and bacon as ingredients. Nearby, an entire art gallery called Velveteria is dedicated to velvet paintings. At the coast, you can see life-size dinosaurs in a forest setting at the Prehistoric Gardens. Or head to the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, where balls roll uphill and brooms stand on end. Or sign up for a murder mystery dinner on the Crooked River Railroad of Central Oregon. These are just some of Oregon’s quirky attractions.
Check out the list below for even more ideas, and have a blast exploring the quirky side of Oregon!
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Darlingtonia Wayside
Darlingtonia Wayside is located near Florence, and is home to Darlingtonia californica (also known as the cobra lily). This a great place for the whole family to visit, as you will be mesmerized by the fascinating beauty of the cobra lily. And you might even learn something new!
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Good Fortune Farms Alpacas
Interested in meeting an Alpaca? You're in luck! Good Fortune Farms has a number of Alpaca breeds...even for sale! You may also browse through the Goodness Alpaca Boutique, for Alpaca apparell, accessories, gifts and more.
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Harvey the Giant Humanoid Rabbit
Harvey the Giant Humanoid Rabbit stands guard in front of Harvey Marine in Aloha, in addition to serving as an excellent sight seeing component for local drivers. If you're interested in boating, stop by Harvey Marine to look around, or simply wave to the giant rabbit from afar.
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Old School Roller Skating
If you miss the "old school" days of roller skating on four wheels, never fear! Oaks Amusement Park in Portland has its very own skating rink, complete with classes, special events and more. So turn up that 90's music and start rollin'!
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The Armstrong Nugget
The Armstrong Nugget is located in Baker City, Oregon, and can be viewed at the local US Bank. Stop on by to view some real-life, Oregon gold!
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The Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel features life-size bears, which are each decorated to represent a different theme. All are painted, and some are adorned in artistic flowers, while others wear painted outfits such as a knight in shining armour. There are so many creative bears in The Bear Hotel, you'll definitely want to bring your camera along.
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