Choosing the ideal vacation escape is tough.  Practically, in today’s frantic paced environment everyone is competing against all of the demands and time pressures you face in your life.  Sometimes it is nice to gain a new perspective on destination ideas that you might not have thought about before.  An Oregon vacation provides you a chance to see something that you may not be able to find in your own state.

If you are seeking adventure or excitement on your vacation escape, you will love it much more if you take a little time to plan part of your vacation in advance.  For the adventure seeking vacationer, consider the weather forecasts of the area that you will be venturing into so that you can pack the appropriate clothing and attire to make your excursion healthy and enjoyable.  There can be significant swings in weather between days and nights.

One of the ultimate state destination is Oregon, where there is too much to see and do.  Here are a sampling of the Oregon attractions you may desire to experience:

Idea #1: Oregon Shakespeare Festival – Ashland, Oregon. This tour explores the history, design and technology of repertory theatre.  You must have reservations to attend this tour.  Adult tickets are $12, youth (6-17) are $6.  To order stairless tour tickets, please call (800) 219-8161 or (541) 482-4331. The theatre also produces productions of other talented playwrights.  The three primary theatres are the Angus Bowmer Theater (600-seat), New Theatre (250 to 350 seats), Elizabethan Stage/Allen Pavilion (1,200 seat). 

Idea #2:  Start Your Tour of the John Day Fossil Beds at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center . The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center features a Museum with a variety of exhibits, special interpretive programs, and audiovisual presentations on fossils, geology, and paleontology research. As you tour the Paleontology Center Museum, you’ll learn about the geology and fossils at the John Day Fossil Beds, plus the evolution traced in the more than 40,000 item fossil collection amassed at the Center.

Certainly there are many other attractions that you may want to see on your Oregon vacation.  You might only be here for a short length of time, but you can appreciate and capture much of the wonderful culture, history, and adventure that we have to offer.  You certainly will never be ignored  – check out this Oregon tourism video – there is always something new to see and do.

Even in today’s economic environment, Oregon is an affordable vacation escape.  It is possible to take advantage of a variety of discount offers with the special deals that are available which allow you to get away from it all without breaking the bank.  So enjoy a escape from the frantic schedule that daily routine brings and enjoy a vacation getaway and experience a little of what this fantastic countryside has to offer!