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City in Oregon, United States
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Oregon City is a city of 37,000 people (2019) in the Portland Metropolitan Area. The seat of suburban Clackamas County, it is best known as being the end of the Oregon Trail. Several tourist attractions in the city commemorate this history.
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John McLoughlin was the head of the British Hudson's Bay Company in the Oregon Country. His house has been preserved as a museum of the fur trade and settlement of Oregon. Free tours at 15 min past the hour.
Natural horseshoe-shaped waterfall, 2nd largest by volume in the United States after Niagara Falls. A former paper mill overlooking the falls is being redeveloped. As of 2017, the best views of the falls are from a public viewpoint below the Museum of the Oregon Territory, or by taking the Municipal Elevator to the McLoughlin Promenade.
Only municipal elevator in the United States. Observation deck has a view of city and the Willamette River. If you want a souvenir, ask the elevator operator (yes, it has one) for a "lifetime pass".
Located at the actual end of the Oregon Trail, the museum features costumed historical interpreters.
Clackamas County Historical Society
This historic house has been mostly restored and furnished with items from 1908 to 1920.
Scottish pub with an impressive whiskey list and good views of the Willamette River.
More than 40 beers on tap, a few are their own. Light snacks are available but you can bring your own food or order in. All vinyl on the stereo.
More than 20 rotating taps of craft beer, specializing in local Northwest beers. Wine, hard cider, and kombucha are also offered. TVs, shuffle board and board games. No food. Dog-friendly.
Good place to play pool. Bar food.
A church turned pub. Patio overlooks the Willamette River.
Italian food made with local ingredients.
Sports bar.
Fish market that's been around for 50+ years.
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I-205 runs through Oregon City. From PDX airport, take 205 south to Oregon City. 205 also branches off of I-5.
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