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Prehistoric Gardens

Prehistoric Gardens is an attraction in Port Orford, OR, part of the Southern Oregon guide. Cost: under $25.

36848 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR 97465 · Port Orford, OR

Why you should go…

Prehistoric Gardens is a roadside attraction on Highway 101 in Port Orford, Oregon, opened in 1955 by amateur paleontologist E.V. Nelson. The park displays 23 life-sized dinosaur sculptures, including an 86-foot brachiosaurus, set among temperate rainforest trails. It remains family-owned and includes a gift shop.

  • #roadside attraction
  • #dinosaurs
  • #family
  • #hiking
  • #nature

What's around here?

The closest stops to Prehistoric Gardens, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    South Coast Tours

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    Guided boat, fishing, kayaking and snorkeling tours along Oregon's south coast out of Port Orford.

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  • Theatre & Events
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    Redfish Music Festival

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    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Tours
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    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Free

    Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast, a 100-mile stretch of rugged cliffs, beaches, and rivers along southern Curry County.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Great Cats World Park

    $25–$50

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    49 mi awayMore like this

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    Under $25

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