The Atlas Obscura Guide To Oregon City

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Oregon City, Oregon

Updated January 11, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Oregon City

Oregon City, Oregon

Willamette Falls

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

Oregon City, Oregon

Tree Climbing Planet

This Oregon farm is dedicated to teaching people the professional art of tree climbing.

Oregon City, Oregon

Oregon City Municipal Elevator

Home to the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States.

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Legendary Safari Club

Hunting trophies decorate Oregon's most unique bar-restaurant.

4 miles from Oregon City

Portland, Oregon

Portland Puppet Museum

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

7 miles from Oregon City

Portland, Oregon

Rose City Rollers

Inside a humble hangar is some of the best roller derby the world has to offer.

8 miles from Oregon City

Portland, Oregon

Reed College Research Reactor

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

8 miles from Oregon City

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