You Must Visit These 9 Awesome Places In Oregon This Winter

Discover a variety of fun and unique winter activities to enjoy in Oregon, from horse-drawn carriage rides to cosmic tubing.

No matter how you feel about the cold weather, there’s no denying that Oregon can be a pretty fun place to be during the winter months. From epic snow tubing hills to magical horse-drawn carriage rides, there are plenty of delightful winter adventures in the Beaver State. So don’t fret about the cold weather; instead, plan some winter activities in Oregon this season!

1. Enjoy a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow.

Have you ever dreamt of dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh? Your dream can become a reality at Sunriver Stables. This delightful winter adventure will take you past the Deschutes River and through snow-covered meadows and picturesque forests. For details and more information, click here.

2. Take a ride down an epic snow tubing hill.

The world’s only cosmic tubing hill is at Mt. Hood Skibowl, and you’ll definitely want to visit. Cosmic tubing nights feature more than 600,000 LED lights, laser light shows, black lights, a DJ, and more. This is one winter adventure the whole family can enjoy. For more information, click here.

3. Go on a river walk.

Oregon in winter has no shortage of beautiful hikes and picture-perfect trails, from the high desert to the Oregon Coast, the lush forests to the bustling cities. While a city hike might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning your next Beaver State adventure, it really should. Portland, in fact, is home to one of the best river walks in the country; and the beautiful Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park is positively perfect in the wintertime!

4. Go on a dog sledding adventure.

Experience an exhilarating winter wonderland adventure this holiday season at the Oregon Trail of Dreams on Mount Bachelor. This dog sled ride will take you past magical, snowy landscapes. For details and directions click here.

5. Spend the night at the enchanting Timberline Lodge.

The historic Timberline Lodge is a positively magical winter retreat. This breathtaking mountain resort is a National Historic Landmark and was even featured in the movie The Shining. With world-class ski runs just outside your door, this is the perfect launchpad for your winter in Oregon adventures. For details and directions, click here.

6. See all the holiday lights.

From the Christmas Festival of Lights in The Grotto to the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights, there are countless dazzling holiday light displays scattered all across Oregon. A night at one of these enchanting displays is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.

7. Visit a reindeer farm.

The North Pole isn’t the only place you can find reindeer! Visit Timberview Farms in Springfield for a fun day with Santa’s reindeer. For details and directions, click here.

8. Spend an afternoon playing in the snow.

You don’t have to visit a fancy lodge to have fun in the snow; Southern Oregon’s Table Mountain Winter Play Area is the perfect place for you and your family to while away a wintry afternoon. This park has an epic snow hill for snow tubing and sledding, and you can roast up some marshmallows over one of the nearby fire pits. For details and directions, click here.

9. Recharge by doing some relaxing

From forest bathing and axe throwing to floating tea rooms and salt caves, there are lots of ways to relax and recharge here in Oregon! Portland’s Zama Massage is not your average spa. Here, visitors can indulge in salt cave therapy. This unique and relaxing experience is said to be a deeply healing practice and is perfect for curing those winter blues. For more information, click here.

How many of these winter day trips in Oregon have you done before? Will you add any things to do in Oregon in the winter to your bucket list? Take a look at these 11 spots in Oregon to explore this winter. Share your thoughts and experiences with us!

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