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Belle of the Falls: http://www.belleofthefalls.com/

Take a cruise to the Willamette Falls on this historic sternwheeler.
Bonneville Locks and Dam: http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b/home.asp

Visit the fish hatchery, watch boats move through the locks, or take a tour of the dam. Discover how the fish ladder works and how many fish use it.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: Multnomah Falls

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/welcome.htm

Travel the Historic Columbia Highway and visit the waterfalls along the way. Visit Multnomah Lodge and Falls, the falls are 602 feet the second highest in the United States. Stop at the Vista House, Crown Point State Park for a view of the gorge. Cross over to Washington and visit the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, which has exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the gorge plus a corlis steam engine.
Gilbert House Children's Museum: http://www.acgilbert.org/

Solve a mystery, stage a puppet show or uncover minerals in "Cave of Wonders." The museum is dedicated to A.C. Gilbert inventor of the Erector Set. Visit the toy hall of fame and create a famous toy yourself.
John Day Fossil Beds: http://www.nps.gov/joda/

The fossil beds are 40 million years old. Over 160 different kinds of mammals were discovered in the beds. The Visitor center has seasonal hours, but the trails and beds are open year round.
Mt St Helens: http://www.fs.fed.us./gpnf/mshnvm/

View a video of the eruption at the Visitor's Center. Enter the "lateral blast zone" where hot winds traveling at 600 mph destroyed everything. Watch for Roosevelt elk and other wildlife that are returning to the area. Learn more about the Cascade Range and volcanoes at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Oregon Caves National Monument: http://www.nps.gov/orca/index.htm

Explore three miles of active marble caverns to explore. Take a cave tour, or hike through old growth forests above ground.
Oregon Coast Aquarium: http://www.aquarium.org/

Pet a starfish or a sea anemone. Visit the sea otters and sea lions. Take a tour of the aquarium.
Timberline Lodge: http://www.timberlinelodge.com/

Visit the Timberline Lodge, built during the Depression, in the Mount Hood recreation area. Be sure to visit Bruno the Saint Bernard mascot. Go hiking, skiing and sledding. Ski schools are available at the many ski resorts on Mount Hood.
Yaquina Bay State Park: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_208.php

Visit the historic lighthouse. Observe tidepools up close at Quarry Cove in Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.