The entire Valley is dotted with family-run, award winning wineries where you are welcome to visit and taste their wines in their tasting rooms, many of which have sweeping vistas of the surrounding valley. Heading east will take you to the beautiful Oregon Coast where a display of the forces of nature create a stunning montage of landscapes. Miles of sandy beach alternate with bold headlands that rise precipitously from the clawing sea. Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia river is a quint marine town tat offers sights such as Fort Clatsop, Fort Stevens, The Maritime Museum, and the Astoria Column. Oregon's premier coastal resort, Seaside, features a two mile boardwalk promenade, a sandy beach, and many unique stores .
Further south is Cannon Beach, where the largest sea monolith stands.
The monolith is so large it is actually a National Wildlife Sanctuary. East of Portland is a feature that dominates the Portland Landscape, Mt. Hood. Located on the Mountain at the 6,000 foot level is the Timberline Lodge. The lodge was built in the 1930 s as a works project and many of the details in the lodge were handmade. Unobstructed views of the Oregon Cascades make this stop memorable.