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Oregon Cheese Trail

· Portland, OR

Why you should go…

The Oregon Cheese Trail is run by the Oregon Cheese Guild, an association of Oregon cheesemakers and cheese vendors. It guides visitors on a self-directed road trip through the state's valleys and coastal areas to sample cheese at member creameries and farms, and the Guild publishes a downloadable Cheese Trail map to help travelers plan stops. Oregon creameries along the trail produce cheese from cow, sheep and goat milk.

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  • #local

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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