If you’re planning on taking a trip to Oregon, plan to spend a good amount of time there. You’ll be glad you did, because there’s plenty to do and see. Oregon has some of the most diverse terrain in the U.S. and a one-of-a-kind culture that that’s beyond description, one that people truly have to visit in order to appreciate. Oregon also has a great location geographically. Bordered by California and Nevada to the south, Washington to the north, and the Pacific ocean to the west, Oregon is perfect for those that like short drives and inexpensive flights to some of America’s favorite cities and points of interest—not that you’d really want to leave once you’re there, but you could if you wanted to. No doubt, both locals and visitors have plenty of options in Oregon. First, there’s the city of Portland, where people are genuinely friendly, down to earth, and take pride in their city, their state, and its many amenities. For starters, Oregon has more micro-breweries than anyone could visit on one vacation, which means they also have many unique, privately owned restaurants to complement their wide selection of brewed libations. After a tasty meal and a pint or two of your favorite beer, their state-of-the-art transportation system can whisk you away you to happening nightlife, live music venues, theaters, and many other points of interest. Salem and Eugene are also great cities to visit on your trip, each having its own set of distinctive attributes. For active visitors, Oregon’s gorges offer some of the best wind surfing and sailing opportunities around. Or, for those who like the ocean, Oregon’s hundreds of miles of coastline offer opportunities for surfing, body boarding, boating, fishing, seal and whale watching, and of course, romantic walks along the beach in summertime. Other attractions include the green Pacific Coast Mountains and Cascade Mountain ranges, expansive deserts, Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S., the infamous Mount Hood, and the historically famous Oregon Trail.