Travel Smart: Oregon

By Gordon Thayer Coffin

-- Guides travelers to Oregon's unspoiled beaches, evergreen forests, tumbleweed deserts, alpine lakes, and snow-capped mountains -- Recommends only must-see sights and must-do activities such as riding a vintage railroad through the colorful fruit orchards, shooting the rapids on the Rogue River, and soaring to the top of the Alps of Oregon on a gondola -- Provides information on where to fish, swim, hike, snowboard, ski, surf, or just lie in the sun -- Encourages travelers to get to know the friendly people of Oregon who help create the Oregon experience -- Answers questions about why the state's climate is perfect for pinot noir, why Portland is the microbrew capital of the world, and why hazelnuts are also called filberts -- Presents a wide variety of dining and lodging options -- quirky and exotic restaurants, cozy B&Bs, rustic lodges, and elegant hotels -- Features a personable tone, easy-to-use maps, and essential, practical travel information

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566912245
• ISBN13: 9781566912242
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Rick Steves
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 0.6" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A bright, fresh look at Oregon

Finally a travel/guide book that reveals the secrets and true beauty of Oregon! Gordon Coffin has done an excellent job of covering the entire state. The "Special Interest Tours" are well planned and have something for everyone. As a "local", the book is a great reference for our many visitors. We use the "Calendar of Events" section to schedule out-of-town guest's visits to coincide with fun events such as Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival. The writing is colorful, descriptions are enticing. This book makes planning and organizing a trip in Oregon so easy. Gordon Coffin stayed away from the overvisited tourist attractions and shared his private collection of Oregon gems. This is a book for anyone planning a trip to Oregon and a must for all Oregonians.