Favorite Road Trips

We know the journey is more than half the fun, so we've rounded up a few of our favorite road trips for inspiration. Follow these step-by-step itineraries, or pick a few stops from each and build your own trip. 

Drive from the Cascade mountains to the Oregon Coast, loop through the Willamette Valley or tour must-see landmarks across Oregon. We've highlighted worthy stops, insider tips, great places to eat and where to stay. All you've got to do is pack the car, get a map, make any needed reservations and go.

Road Trips
Road Trip: Oakridge Feb 26

Road Trip: Oakridge

At 1,200 feet elevation, these mountain communities are starting to thaw in the spring weather. Put on your mud boots to…

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Road Trip: Florence
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
Feb 23

Road Trip: Florence

Driving out to Florence for a springtime getaway is an Oregon tradition. As the days get longer, it's a chance to…

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Road Trip: McKenzie River
: Alex Morley
Feb 15

Road Trip: McKenzie River

As the snow melts and winter withdraws further up the mountainsides, scouting the McKenzie River for emerging wildlife…

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A Bakery Road Trip Feb 02

A Bakery Road Trip

Indulge in the comforting smell of freshly baked bread along this bakery loop in the Willamette Valley. While…

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Road Trip: Oregon Coast Jan 05

Road Trip: Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast draw road trippers and adventurers from all over to experience the beauty of miles of public coastline…

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Road Trip: Cascade Mountains
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
Nov 08

Road Trip: Cascade Mountains

Drive up into the Cascade Mountains on this beautiful and leisurely road trip. Want to breathe fresh mountain air? Hear…

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Fall Foliage Road Trips
: Turell Group
Oct 20

Fall Foliage Road Trips

Autumn is a wonderful season for road trips—scenic views are swathed in golden hues, colorful leaves frame…

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Road Trip: Willamette Valley
: Dominick Barbero
Aug 25

Road Trip: Willamette Valley

Explore the Willamette Valley AVA's south wine country with its uncrowded serenity, bountiful boutique wineries and…

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Classic Americana Road Trip
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
Jun 17

Classic Americana Road Trip

Take a fun Oregon road trip to get a flavor of some classic Americana. In this itinerary, you'll taste wine in a…

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Crater Lake Road Trip May 01

Crater Lake Road Trip

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's top natural wonders — and just three hours from Eugene - Springfield. Every…

Scenic Byways

Family Friendly Farms Tour
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
Aug 05

Family Friendly Farms Tour

Bring your kids to a farm for u-pick fruit and vegetables or for a special harvest event. Whether…

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