We’re celebrating our love affair with Oregon!
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with the Beaver State, but to get you started, here are six of the coolest things about Oregon.
There’s no sales tax. That’s right – no sales tax. Shopaholics can feel free to splurge to their heart’s content in Oregon, where the price you see is the price you actually pay.
It’s home to one of the world’s top winemaking regions. Oregon is home to nearly 500 wineries, many of which are boutique, family-owned operations. The entire region focuses on small-batch, high-quality wines, producing fewer than 5,000 cases each year so they can focus on technique and taste. Oregon boasts 17 wine-growing areas in all, and the bounty of local grapes is used in dozens of local wines.
They really do like their libations. Wine isn’t the only adult drink in town – the northern city of Portland happens to hold the honor of having more craft breweries than any other city in the world. So, whether you’re a wine-o or a beer snob, you’ll be able to wet your whistle to your heart’s content.
You’ll never go hungry, and your taste buds will never be bored. Year-round crops and a plentiful supply of seafood keep Oregon’s chefs inspired all year long, whether they’re foraging for truffles in the winter months or drawing on local fruits and vegetables to create daily specials with an Oregon twist.
The coast is yours to enjoy. Oregon is home to plenty of shoreline: 363 miles, to be exact. You won’t have to pay to enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the whales that call it home: All of Oregon’s beaches are free to visit.
Skiing isn’t just for winter. While the snow melts come spring and summer in many other areas, Oregon’s Mt. Hood is prime for skiing all year long. Got an itch to hop on your snowboard in mid-July? Just head to Oregon where the slopes are waiting for you.
(Main image: Travel Portland)
