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Surrounded by the same stately trees for which it was named, The Oaks, in Portland, Oregon in 2005 will celebrate its 100th consecutive year of operation, making it one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in America. Built by the Oregon Water Power and Navigation Company, the park opened its gates on May 30, 1905 to Portlanders who arrived by foot and on horseback, in automobiles and by boat from the Willamette River. In keeping with the design of other "Trolley Parks" across the country, most of its visitors disembarked from trolley cars which ran along the Portland-to-Oregon City tracks forming the eastern boundary of the park. Oregon > Portland > Attractions

Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the "WOW!" in science for the kid in each of us. Five exhibit halls and eight science labs offer 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. OMSI's multi-attraction complex features a big screen theater, the Northwest's largest planetarium, and the USS Blueback, the last fast-attack, diesel-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy. Oregon > Portland > Attractions

Create wonderful memories with your children (or grandchildren) while stretching their minds and imaginations! Travel up a familiar riverfront. Excavate a construction site, build, dig and signal to your friends. Kids can do all this and more in Build, Climb and Construct! This exhibit updates the popular Have a Ball, Construct, and Vroom Room areas, and simulates a bustling riverfront complete with construction site and city scenes. The redesigned area is rich with play spaces and materials: Kids can dig and burrow in the dig pit; build imaginative structures using pipes, blocks and pegboards, experiment with air and velocity using imaginative air tubes and conveyor belts, and explore nooks and crannies filled with surprises like mirrors, magnets and hidden tunnels. Oregon > Portland > Attractions

The 3D Center of Art and Photography, a non-profit museum/gallery, features the best in antique and contemporary 3D imagery. The Center houses everything from antique stereocards to View Master, contemporary 3D photography, lenticulars, anaglyphs, and computer generated 3D art. Oregon > Portland > Attractions

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We invite you to see Oregon Undersea Gardens. There you can learn about marine life in its natural habitat, watch different kinds of undersea animals and just have a great fun! Probably, you've heard about Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Visiting this exhibit won't leave you bored. You'll see an exciting collection of treasures from all over the world. Don't miss The Wax Works Exhibit; there you will meet Marilyn Monroe and other famous creatures. We welcome you to our beautiful town and to the most popular in Newport Mariner Square. Oregon > Newport > Attractions

Sun Mountain Fun Center provides interactive fun for all ages in a clean safe and friendly environment. Experience hours of family fun indoors and out at this amazing 5 1/2 acre facility. Play bowling, 18 hole mini-golf, water wars, billiards, go-karts, batting cages and many other. And forget about the whole world! Oregon > Bend > Attractions

Welcome to River & Roses Gallery featuring the current and sold-out fine art work by the Painter of Light, Thomas Kinkade. Thomas Kinkade is the America's most collected living artist. His world of beauty, peace and hope spreads his message of inspiration through art. Says the artist, "Art can show us ways to lead a simpler, richer, more satisfying life." Oregon > Salem > Attractions

In 2001, through a cooperative arrangement with the Kirlin Foundation and Southern Oregon University, ScienceWorks began leasing the 26,000 square foot building previously occupied by the Pacific Northwest Museum of Natural History. Founders Sharon and John Javna and Dave and Marge Bernard brought life and vitality back into the long-closed structure, and returning the museum building back to puclic use. Throughout 2002, a small museum staff and more than one hundred volunteers retrofitted the building, built exhibits and began implementation of the strategic plan. Now our mission is to inspire wonder and stimulate exploration of the world around us through fun interactive science. Oregon > Ashland > Attractions

As you enter the museum of Coos County Historical Society you will notice the Steam Donkey that is displayed outside. Steam donkeys were used to haul felled logs to landings in the Coos County forests in the late 1800's and early 1900's. To the left of the entrance you may notice a small but distinguished tribute to the brave defenders of our nation. This plaque shows that Highway 101 has been designated as a Blue Star Memorial By-Way. But the most interesting things you'll see when you come inside and visit our wonderful exhibits! Oregon > Bend > Attractions

American Trails opened in 1991 by the owner David Bobb. David brings twenty years experience in the Native Arts field along with a diverse background including; a Masters Degree from Berkeley in Landscape Architecture; Ten years of Historic Restoration Contracting; Co-founder of the Sacramento River Preservation Trust; and currently, among other things, he is a Board member at the Center for the Study of First Americans at OSU in Corvallis Oregon. Oregon > Ashland > Attractions