A culinary tour through Oregon

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Did you know that Oregon grows a wider variety of crop than any other state in the US? Portland has more micro-breweries than any other city and Oregon's pinot noir wines are considered some of the best in the world. So take a culinary tour, see and taste all that Oregon has to offer. This itinerary is based on a tour offered by America Unlimited

A.	The Heathman Restaurant 1001 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon	Amazing food, incredible service.....everything is top notch. Great place for that special date night....very romantic!
B.	Hilton Portland & Executive Tower 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, Oregon	With almost 800 rooms the Hilton is the largest hotel in Oregon. The hotel does not feel that big, probably because it consists of two buildings: the original Hilton and a newer Hilton Executive Tower which is half a block away (so know which one you are staying in!). The rooms have recently been renovated but the best thing about the hotel is the location right in downtown, one block from Pioneer Square. A public parking garage is right next to the executive tower, overnight rates are $18. A cheaper SmartPark garage is 2 blocks away. In the mail building is a really nice health club which costs $10 for hotel guests (free if you are a Hilton status member) and offers not only workout machines but also a pool, jacuzzi, steam room and massages (for a fee). On the 11th floor of the Executive Tower is also a fitness center. It is much smaller, by far not as nice but free for all hotel guests.
C.	Portland Saturday Market 108 W Burnside St Portland, Oregon	It's no wonder Portland Saturday Market is one of Portland's top 10 attractions. Established in 1974, Portland Saturday Market is the largest outdoor arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. Filled with the colors and flavors of more than 300 artisans of all ages, you'll find an array of quality arts and crafts, baked goods to take home and 26 food booths in our International Food Court. Shop for fine arts and crafts from the hands of the creator - all handcrafted items are sold by the artisan here at Portland Saturday Market. Rain or shine, the Market opens every Saturday and Sunday for shopping and just plain fun from March until Christmas Eve. The market is held every Saturday in the historic Ankeny Park.
D.	Haystack Rock South Hemlock Street Cannon Beach, Oregon	Every morning at dawn the volunteers of the Haystack Rock Awareness Program start protecting and explaining the wonders of that huge monolith and the wildlife garden on and around it. On the sides of their van you can read and see how this outstanding landmark came into existence, what a cosmos full of wonders exists there - and how it is endangered by stupid people and their selfish interests. If you have any questions, ask the volunteers! They are real experts and happy to share their experience and knowledge with you.
E.	Shilo Inn Seaside Oceanfront 30 N Prom Seaside, Oregon
F.	Tillamook Cheese Visitors Center 4175 Hwy 101 N Tillamook, Oregon	Cheese, ice cream, sampling counter, fudge, cafe, gift store.
G.	Inn at Spanish Head Resort Hotel 4009 SW Hwy 101 Lincoln City, Oregon	Rising ten stories from the beach, the Inn At Spanish Head Resort Hotel offers magnificent, completely unobstructed views of the Oregon coast. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame wildlife, waves, spectacular cloud formations and glorious sunsets. Come experience their gracious service and many amenities. And, all of their guest rooms face the ocean, so you won’t miss a moment of the action. During your stay at the Inn, dine in their penthouse restaurant, where you can actually see the curve of the earth as you enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or their famous Sunday Champagne brunch. Relax at Fathoms bar, where the view is rivaled only by the hand-shaken, fresh-squeezed, perfectly poured cocktails and the $1.95 appetizers.
H.	Mo's 622 SW Bay Blvd. Newport, Oregon	So I will probably get land blasted for this one but here goes anyway. Once again I had a less than average experience at Mo's in Newport ( and let me stress the fact that it is and has only been the Mo's in Newport that i have ever had an unpleasant time at!). With that said, knowing that I didn't care for the way Newport prepares the food i decided to go with just chowder ( how can you screw up chowder?), while the rest of the people in my party went wirh other choices, all however getting a small side salad. Their version of salad is shredded cabbage topped with watered down bay shrimp, served with "their" version of ranh dressing which tasted like tartar sauce. Apparently we are not the only one's to fell this way, as the waitress snapped back saying it did not tatse like tartar sauce. In the end however when the bill came she did take off all the salads. If you truly want a great Mo's experience I believe the best Mo's is in Florence!!!
I.	Ocean Breeze Motel 85165 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon
J.	Bandon Dunes 57744 Round Lake Dr Bandon, Oregon	What an unbelievable golf resort! It is no surprise that the 3 courses of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort are rated as some of the best public courses in the world. Green fees range from $75 (winter, for hotel guests, all others $100) to $195 in summer. The courses run through the dunes on the coast and offer spectacular views. Even if you do not play golf the resort is worth a stop. Have a snack at McKee's pub or take a hike through the dunes. The front desk of the hotel can set you up with a trail map.
K.	Windmill Inn of Roseburg 1450 NW Mulholland Dr Roseburg, Oregon
L.	Oregon Shakespeare Festival 15 S. Pioneer Street Ashland, Oregon	Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres plus numerous ancillary activities, and undertakes an extensive theatre education program. Operating on a budget exceeding $22,000,000, OSF presents more than 780 performances annually with attendance of approximately 360,000.
M.	Ashland Springs Hotel 212 E Main St Ashland, Oregon	As far as I know there is not a sea near Ashland, but the Ashland Springs Inn's lobby kind of has a ocean type theme. The seashells represent all of the places that the owners have been around the world. It is quite a collection! Besides that you couldn't ask for a better hotel that is so centrally located. From the hotel you can walk to Lithia Park, shops, coffee shops and most importantly the theatre. The rooms are small but very cozy and clean. The beds are very comfortable and the breakfast on the mezzanine is very nice and included in the rate, at least the rate I had. When guests return in the eveing there is tea and cookies in the lobby. Oh, and if you are planning a wedding, they have a great reception space.
N.	Crater Lake National Park Near Crater Lake Crater Lake, Oregon	Crater Lake National Park is host to a diverse array of activities. While enjoying the natural scenic wonders, park visitors may hike in old growth forests, participate in a variety of interpretive activites, camp out or stay in an historic hotel, or even cross-country ski during the eight-month-long winters in the high Cascades. The park is always open, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter.
O.	Diamond Lake Resort 350 Resort Dr Diamond Lake, Oregon	Diamond Lake is Oregons favorite year-round destination. Summer recreation includes boating fishing camping hiking horseback riding and mountain biking. Winter brings a wonderland of snowmobiling snow cat skiing cross-country skiing and tubing hill with up hill tow.
P.	Shilo Inn Suites Hotel Bend 3105 O.B. Riley Rd Bend, Oregon
Q.	Deschutes River Trail from Farewell Bend Park Reed Market Rd Bend, Oregon	The Deschutes River Trail sections cover several miles. This one is easy access but feels more like a hike than what you get in the downtown section. Head south from Farewell Bend Park. While you can take a nice stroll through this park , I suggest heading for the dirt trail from the southwest end of the park that takes you upstream to a footbridge, where you can cross and return on the other side for a nice three mile loop. The trail slips through mainly ponderosa forest, but interpretive signs help with some of the other vegetation. Some of our wildlife sightings included common mergansers, Townsend's solitares, robins, bushtits (including a nest), ravens, a black phoebe and American dippers. We can also provide two eyewitness accounts to verify that there are fish in the river. First, we watched an osprey dive from its tree perch, splash into the water, and arise with a small fish in its talon. Then, as we were standing on the footbridge, we watched a river otter haul its catch onto a rock and munch away.
R.	The High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, Oregon	Museum of natural history representing the High Desert of the Pacific Northwest.
S.	Newberry National Volcanic Monument Highway 97 South of Bend Bend, Oregon	Halfway between Bend and Sunriver, the area's geographic wonders begin to unfold. Open seasonally, the Lava Land Visitor Center at Lava Butte provides a great introduction to the region’s volcanic landscape through interpretive displays and self-guided tours. Travel a few miles south and you’ll find Newberry Crater, an 18-mile caldera containing East Lake, Paulina Lake, Paulina Falls and the country’s largest obsidian lava flow.
T.	Sahalie Falls Hwy 126 McKenzie Bridge, Oregon	Sahalie Falls plunges 100 feet (30 m) over a lava dam and then tumbles 40 feet (12 m) in a series of cascades. The Sahalie Falls viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Koosah Falls, one mile (1.6 km) east by trail, drops 70 feet (21 m) into a deep pool.
U.	Sweet Cheeks Winery 27007 Briggs Hill Rd Eugene, Oregon	Overlooking the Briggs Hill Valley, Sweet Cheeks Winery offers Breathtaking Views and Old World charm. The 65 acre Estate Vineyard sits on 140 acres of prime sloping hillside located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine appellation. Blessed with a
V.	Best Western New Orgeon Motel 1655 Franklin Blvd Eugene, Oregon
W.	Hayward Field 1580 E. 15th Street Eugene, Oregon	If you follow track & field sports you already know about Hayward Field. If not then a stop here during a visit in Eugene might be a good idea. Hayward Field is one of the most important - and most historic - sports venues in the United States. Originally built as a football stadium for nearby University of Oregon is is now a track & field only stadium. In 2008 it will host the US trials for the Olympics in Beijing. Bill Bowerman, a co-founder of Nike was a track coach here; Steve Prefontaine, one of the most famous runners of all times ran some of his most memorable races here. This stadium made Eugene into "Tracktown USA". If you visit Eugene, a visit here is a must.
X.	Woodburn Company Stores 1001 Arney Rd. Woodburn, Oregon	The largest outlet center in Oregon. Terrific savings on over 85 big-name brands. Conveniently located directly off I-5 at Exit 271.
Y.	Jake's Famous Crawfish 401 SW 12th Ave Portland, Oregon	Established in 1892, Jake's is Portland's favorite restaurant & bar, a must when in town. Now 110 years old and truly an institution in Portland.