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Salty's serves world-class seafood with an award-winning wine list, providing a beautiful view of the Columbia River. Spectacular Sunday Brunch, live jazz, seaside decks, private dining rooms for groups. Dress up or come casual. Salty's Columbia River Seafood Grill, 503-288-4444; www.saltys.com

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Dinosaur Revolution Portland Children's Museum - Through Sept. 1 Located at 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland. (503) 223-6500; www.portlandcm.org

DINOSAURS! Grand Opening Oregon Zoo—May 17 through Sept. 1

Explore an ancient rainforest and come face-to-face with gigantic animatronic dinosaurs, including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, T. Rex, and a dozen others. Interactive adventures include a fossil dig and more. Located at 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon; (503) 226-1561; Website

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Ashland Chamber of Commerce     Those with a cultural bent are sure to love Ashland-synonymous with the Tony Award-winning, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (from mid-February to late October). 541-482-3486;

Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce     Passing fishing vessels, freighters, sailboats, and the like will relax and refresh your spirit. Come enjoy the maritime heritage, historical sites and museums, restaurants, shops, and natural splendor at the mouth of the Columbia. 800-875-6807.www.oldoregon.com

Bend Visitors & Convention Center     Inspiration cannot be given. It must be found. In a place where the everyday world disappears and nature presents itself in its most spectacular form. Discover your inspiration in the heart of Central Oregon-Bend. 800-905-2363; www.visitbend.com

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center    Join us where history comes alive (interactive exhibits, films and live presentations).  Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Just 45 minutes east of Portland.  990 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, Washington.  509-427-8211; 800-991-2338; www.columbiagorge.org

Eagle Crest Resort  Central Oregon offers visitors nearly 300 days of sun and only 8 inches of rain per year.  Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, the resort's outdoor activities include golfing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, biking, swimming, tennis, European skin treatments--you name it!  Redmond, 541-923-2453; www.eagle-crest.com

Grants Pass Visitors & Convention Bureau  Nestled between forested mountains, straddling the mighty Rogue River is Grants Pass--long considered the hub for white-water rafting adventures and guided jet-boat tours.  Designated a National Historic District, the downtown is the epitome of "hometown USA" with turn-of-the-century architecture and wonderful restaurants.  800-547-5927;

Hood River Inn, Best Western     The Columbia River shoreline setting makes the Hood River Inn's location unique in one of the most complete outdoor playgrounds in the world-everything from sightseeing along the valley orchard lands, to windsurfing on the Columbia River, fishing, cycling, hiking, whitewater rafting, golfing and skiing-the list goes on... 800-828-7873; www.hoodriverinn.com

Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino   Here, you'll find an 18-hole golf course, Olympic-size mineral pool,  kayaking down the Warm Springs River, Spa WanaPine and 300 days of sunshine each year. Be sure to try the renowned "Bird in Clay" dinner, served in the Juniper Dining Room. Warm Springs, 800-544-4SUN;

Lincoln City VCB    Come back with more than memories! With a 7.5-mile stretch of beach and a 680-acre lake, Lincoln City's fifteen public beaches make it the choice Oregon coastal destination for wave, whale, sunset and storm watching. 541-996-1274; 800-452-2151; www.oregoncoast.org

Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau   Stay and play in Medford.  Enjoy 9-hole golf courses, spectacular Crater Lake, Jazz Festival, Historic Jacksonville, rafting and the Rogue River, fishing, hiking, skiing, the Art in Bloom Festival and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival (mid-February through October).  800-469-6307; 541-779-4847;

Resort at The Mountain, The     Nestled in the western highlands of Mt. Hood, just an hour east of Portland, The Resort is a premier Oregon golf, ski and meeting resort. With a unique Scottish ambiance, exceptional service, and the natural beauty of national forests and clear running streams akin to the Scottish Highlands, visitors enjoy a wonderful array of experiences. 800-669-7666.

Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau   The heart of the land of Umpqua and Colliding Rivers--the only place in the world where rivers actually collide.  Immerse yourself in more history with museums, Lane House, a multitude of antique shops, galleries and restaurants.  800-440-9584; www.landofumpqua.com

Seaside Visitors Bureau     More than just a day at the beach-stroll along the Coney Island-esque shoreline promenade and view the marker at the end of Broadway commemorating the end of the Lewis & Clark Trail. Ask for a free vacation planner. 888-306-2326; ; www.seasideOR.com

Tillamook Cheese Visitor's Center   The Tillamook Cheese Visitor's Center features a free, self-guided tour (with video) on Tillamook's history and the cheese-making process. Sample several varieties of the award-winning cheeses, then shop in the cheese, gourmet and gift shops. The Farmhouse Cafe offers tasty breakfast or lunch choices, and don't miss out on the delicious Tillamook Ice Cream at the dipping counter. Tillamook, Oregon. 800-542-7290; www.tillamookcheese.com

Travel Klamath, Oregon   Travel the “all American road” to Crater Lake National Park, Historic Downtown Klamath Falls, Fort Klamath Museum and Lava Beds National Monument. It's closer than you think! www.travelklamath.com

Union County Tourism     Eastern Oregon provides rich culture, heritage and endless, breathtaking scenery. Golfers enjoy low green fees and challenging, uncrowded courses and families enjoy festivals, museums, jetboats, rafting Hells Canyon, tramway rides, panning for gold, hiking, shopping-you name it. 800-323-7330; www.visitlagrande.com

Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce    Wallowa County, tucked away in the northeast corner of Oregon, offers Oregon’s largest wilderness, the clearest lake, the steepest tram, the deepest gorge and the greenest valley east of the Cascades. This land of winding waters is often described as “God’s Country.”. Wallowa County, 800-585-4121; www.wallowacountychamber.com www.wallowacountychamber.com

 

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