Tiffany Hill

There’s just something about the Oregon Coast that puts you at ease. If you’re looking to relax, reconnect and let the routine of everyday life wash away with each rolling wave, then load up the family car and head down Highway 18 toward the Central Oregon Coast. More

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Gearhart is your antidote. There’s no traffic in this Oregon Coast town — in fact, there’s not even a traffic light — and quiet sandy beaches stretch for miles in either direction. Cozy lodging options and amenities like public tennis courts, wide streets for cyclists and great razor-clamming and kite-flying spots mean everyone in the family can have the perfect getaway.

You can clatter along salty bays, river valleys and forested mountains the way you might have done before cars were a thing. These five train museums are just the place to kindle the interest of young and old train fans with the opportunity to hop aboard and ride the rails of yesteryear. More