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On the coast, see Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, walk the Oregon Dunes near Florence, visit the Heceta Head Lighthouse, and watch for grey whales, especially during the winter and spring migrations.\r\n\r\nCrater Lake National Park has a rim drive (open in summer), trails and boat trips on the lake. Around Bend, go mountain biking, rafting, climbing at Smith Rock and skiing on Mount Bachelor. Mount Hood has skiing almost all year.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Multnomah Falls | In the Columbia River Gorge\r\nCannon Beach | Haystack Rock and sea stacks\r\nCrater Lake | The deepest lake in the USA\r\nPortland food carts | Cheap food from everywhere","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Oregon","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Oregon's entire coastline is public, and the beaches are free. Portland's Forest Park, the waterfront and the Rose Test Garden are free.\r\n\r\nMultnomah Falls is free to visit, though a summer timed permit has at times been needed on the Historic Columbia River Highway, so check before you go.\r\n\r\nCrater Lake and some state parks charge entry or parking.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Coast | All public, all free\r\nForest Park | Hiking inside Portland\r\nRose Test Garden | Free\r\nMultnomah Falls | Check summer permits","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Oregon","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Portland's food cart pods serve food from all over the world, cheaply, and the city has a famous doughnut scene and some of the best coffee in the country. Oregon has more breweries per person than almost anywhere, and the Willamette Valley makes excellent Pinot Noir.\r\n\r\nOn the coast, try Dungeness crab, clam chowder and oysters. Marionberries, a local blackberry, appear in pies and jams.\r\n\r\nWith no sales tax, prices are what you see, plus tips.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Food carts | Cheap and varied\r\nCraft beer | Breweries everywhere\r\nPinot Noir | From the Willamette Valley\r\nMarionberry pie | A local favourite","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Oregon","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Portland has a relaxed, varied nightlife, with breweries, dive bars, live music venues and clubs, especially in the Pearl District, Southeast Portland and along Alberta and Mississippi Streets.\r\n\r\nBend has a lively brewery scene. Elsewhere, evenings are quiet.\r\n\r\nBars close at 2am.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Portland | Breweries and live music\r\nBend | Brewery scene\r\nElsewhere | Quiet\r\nClosing time | 2am","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Oregon","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Portland has the MAX light rail, including to the airport, streetcars and buses, and it is very bike-friendly. Amtrak runs north to Seattle and south to California.\r\n\r\nTo explore the coast, the Gorge, Crater Lake and Bend, a car is best. Some buses and shuttles run to the coast and the Gorge.\r\n\r\nCrater Lake's rim drive usually opens fully only in summer because of snow.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"MAX light rail | Airport to Portland\r\nBikes | Portland is bike-friendly\r\nAmtrak | To Seattle and California\r\nCar hire | Best for coast and parks","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Oregon","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Oregon costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Oregon has no sales tax, which helps. Portland is cheaper than Seattle or San Francisco, with dorm beds from around $35 to $55, and food carts are excellent value.\r\n\r\nThere are some local taxes on lodging. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nCrater Lake charges entry, and car hire is the main extra.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Sales tax | None\r\nDorm bed | From around $35\u201355\r\nFood carts | Excellent value\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Oregon","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Portland's tourist areas are generally safe, though downtown has visible homelessness; take normal care at night and do not leave valuables in cars.\r\n\r\nOn the coast, sneaker waves can sweep people off beaches and rocks without warning; never turn your back on the ocean, and keep off logs in the surf. Check tide tables before walking around headlands.\r\n\r\nWildfires can close roads and parks in late summer. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nSneaker waves | Never turn your back on the ocean\r\nCar break-ins | Leave nothing visible\r\nWildfires | Late summer","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Oregon","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Portland for the north, Bend for the high desert, and coast towns in between.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Portland |  | A creative city known for food carts, coffee and beer. | Powell's City of Books; Forest Park; Food carts; Washington Park | 1306635\nBend |  | An outdoor sports town in the sunny high desert. | Smith Rock; Mount Bachelor; Deschutes River; Breweries | 1307687\nSeaside | seaside-or | A classic beach town on the north coast. | Promenade; Cannon Beach nearby; Tillamook Head | 1308026\nAshland |  | A theatre town near Crater Lake. | Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Lithia Park; Crater Lake nearby | 1308027","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"July to September is dry and sunny, the best time for the coast and Crater Lake. The rest of the year is mild but rainy west of the mountains, with snow in the Cascades. The high desert around Bend is sunny much of the year.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Portland, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 8 | 2 | Rainy\r\nFebruary | 11 | 2 | Rainy\r\nMarch | 14 | 2 | Rainy, whales migrate\r\nApril | 17 | 3 | Showers\r\nMay | 21 | 3 | Drier\r\nJune | 24 | 4 | Rose Festival\r\nJuly | 28 | 5 | Dry, peak season\r\nAugust | 28 | 5 | Dry, wildfire risk\r\nSeptember | 25 | 4 | Dry, quieter\r\nOctober | 18 | 3 | Rains return\r\nNovember | 12 | 2 | Rainy\r\nDecember | 8 | 2 | Rainy, whales migrate","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Roses, beer and Shakespeare.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"All events in Portland","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/north-america\/usa\/portland\/","hw_hub_state_events":"Portland Rose Festival | Late May to June | Portland | Parades, fireworks and roses. |  | \nOregon Brewers Festival | Summer | Portland | One of the longest-running craft beer festivals in the USA. |  | \nOregon Shakespeare Festival | Spring to autumn | Ashland | A huge season of plays. |  | \nWhale Watch Week | Late December and late March | Oregon Coast | Volunteers help spot migrating grey whales. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Portland prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Car hire and park fees cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 10 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 85 | 55 | 30 | 30\r\nComfortable | 180 | 100 | 60 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across Oregon's main towns, straight from Hostelworld. 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Portland is easy without one.\r\nAre Oregon's beaches public? | Yes, the whole coastline is public.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Oregon? | July to September, when it is dry.\r\nWhat are sneaker waves? | Sudden large waves that surge up the beach. Never turn your back on the ocean.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Oregon: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Portland | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/portland\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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