VooDoo Doughnut in Portland, OR

Rating: You Should Go

Voodoo Doughnut is a fun little store located in the heart of Portland.  Its quirky style and products match the weirdness that Portland prides itself with.  When we went, there was a short line out the door, but it went very quickly.  We didn't have any time at all inside the store to pick out what we liked, but we the cashier was patient and help us pick out some good food.  (I would recommend looking on their website before visiting so

C&D Drive-In in Boardman, OR

Home of the Bozo Burger

Rating: You Should Go

C&D Drive-In was our food stop from Oregon to Idaho.  It didn't look like anything special, but there was quite a crowd around it.  Apparently, it's known for its "Bozo Burger", but I still don't know what that is because there weren't any

The Glockenspiel Restaurant in Mt. Angel, OR

Rating: You Might Like It

Mt. Angel is a little German community in Oregon.  It's a fun place just to take a stroll, but we happened on it while there was a little festival going on.  There were old cars and a live brass

K-R Drive Inn in Oakland, OR

Rating: You Should Go

Just off the I-5, there is a beat-up looking Drive-In that serves some amazing ice cream.  If you're traveling North, you'll see the tall sign to the left.  Take the Rice Hill exit to the right and it

Saturday Market in Salem, OR

Rating: You Should Go

The Salem Saturday Market may not seem like much, but it is a lot of fun on a Saturday morning.  The market caters to local growers and producers.  Coming from California, we were impressed by how environmentally

Williamette Valley Fruit in Salem, OR

Rating: You Should Go

While in Oregon, we passed several signs that advertised pick-your-own berries for $1 a pound.  Having grown up in the suburbs and never picked any berries of our own, we couldn't pass up the experience or the deal.  We went to the Williamette Valley Fruit Company's new building in Salem, OR.

Pageant Park in Bend, Oregon

Rating: You Should Go

Pageant Park in Bend, Oregon is a nice place to stop and smell the flowers.  It has a lovely bridge overlooking the Deschutes River, shaded benches, and grassy banks.  It's a great place to feed the ducks or feed the family (including pets).  If you're in Bend (which we definitely recommend visiting), make sure to stop by this park.

Sno Cap Drive-In in Sisters, Oregon

Rating: You Should Go

Sisters, Oregon is named for the three snowy peaks that overlook the valley below.  It is also home to Sno Cap Drive In, a small ice cream shop and eatery.  This shop is placed amongst a quaint town (which is also worth a visit) and can be easily recognized by the long line of people going out the door.  There's not a lot of room inside to sit down and eat, but it's worth the wait for the delicious ice cream and malts.  We didn't try the food but it smelled really good and the people eating around us seemed happy.  The prices are very affordable ($2-$6).

Silver Falls State Park in Oregon

Rating: You Should Go

Silver Falls State Park is great for people who like to take leisurely hikes around cascading waterfalls, or just sit on shaded benches overlooking cascading waterfalls.  It costs $5 per vehicle to get into the park (make sure to have exact change when you go because there was just a machine when we went).  We had a picnic lunch on a bench along one of the hiking paths then walked the paved path to the South Falls.  It's an easy walk down but a little harder getting up.  There are large grassy areas with benches and flowing streams that are also good for having lunch, playing games, or just lounging.  There are also more challenging hiking trails for those who are a bit more in shape.

Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook, Oregon

Rating: You Should Go

The Tillamook Cheese Factory is a must for our family of cheese lovers.  We went on a Sunday and most of the machines were down, but we still got to walk around the gift shop, sample different kinds of cheeses (Squeaky Cheese is surprisingly good), and have the creamiest ice cream we have ever tasted.  The ice cream is cheap ($3 for a large scoop), and the cheese samples are free.  It's a fun stop even if you have to go a little out of the way.  If you're in the area, definitely check it out.