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Where to Celebrate the Holiday Season in Oregon!

The holiday season is a magical time in Oregon, with small towns across the state transforming into festive wonderlands full of lights, cheer, parades, and family-friendly activities. From cozy coastal communities to charming mountain towns, Oregon offers an abundance of destinations that make the holidays extra special. If you’re looking for some inspiration to plan a getaway, check out these 10 Oregon towns that come alive during the holiday season:


  1. Hood River: This town offers a parade and festive train rides aboard the Mt. Hood Christmas Train, filled with music, cocoa, and a visit from Santa.

  2. Portland: The city offers iconic Peacock Lane (a street where every house is decorated), the Oregon Zoo Lights, and other neighborhood light displays that turn the city into a holiday fairytale.

  3. Ashland: There is a Festival of Lights, outdoor ice skating, and festive stage performances in this Southern Oregon town.

  4. Silverton: Visit the Oregon Garden’s Christmas Market and be amazed by over a million twinkling lights.

  5. Newport: Celebrate Christmas on the Bayfront with a lighted boat parade, or head to the Oregon Coast Aquarium for a Sea of Lights.

  6. Bend: Join the Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade or explore the festive Old Mill District.

  7. Lake Oswego: Here you can see the typical Christmas Ship Parade, or enjoy a vintage trolley ride along the river while sipping hot cocoa.

  8. Sumpter: Hop aboard the Sumpter Valley Christmas Train for a nostalgic ride through winter landscapes.

  9. Joseph: This charming town in the Wallowas has holiday parades, light displays, and a bazaar.

  10. Corvallis: Don’t miss the Pastega Christmas Light Display, a beloved drive-thru tradition.


Whether you’re looking for outdoor fun or cozy traditions, these towns offer something for every type of holiday traveler. So pack your bags and get ready to make some merry memories in these Oregon gems this Christmas season!



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