Oregon’s vibrant art scene is as diverse as its landscapes, offering everything from world-class museums and contemporary galleries to quirky street murals and artisan markets.
What makes Oregon’s arts culture truly unique is its deep connection to place: artists across the state draw inspiration from dramatic coastlines, lush forests and high desert.
From Portland’s thriving creative community to small towns like Ashland and Joseph that serve as cultural hubs, visitors can experience indigenous art, cutting-edge installations, and handcrafted works that reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re exploring art walks, public sculptures, or artist studios, Oregon offers an immersive and authentic arts experience.
You may even feel inspired enough to roll up your sleeves and make some art of your own.
For more art, see our museums page.
The state’s wine industry has come a long way since its humble beginnings, when a few rogue dreamers planted vines in the Willamette Valley. The state’s wine scene has blossomed to more than 900 wineries and 22 distinct growing areas (also known as American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs) and is the third-largest wine-grape-producing state in the nation.
Our talented vintners regularly earn international and national accolades. And yet that early spirit of modesty remains. Oregon wineries, often family-owned, focus on small-batch, high-quality production.
Visit a tasting room for a unique experience any time of year and you’re likely to see the owner pouring wine or moving barrels. One thing is certain: Wherever you go in Oregon wine country, you’re sure to get a warm welcome.
Like just about everything else grown and made here, distilled spirits in Oregon are the product of thinking small, with distillers pouring their hearts and souls into each concoction. In recent years, there’s been a strong non-alcoholic spirit movement as well, with makers utilizing fresh, local botanicals and other ingredients for a unique twist on the standard cocktail. It’s easy to plan an exciting sip trip in Oregon.
In Oregon, we pull our seafood directly from the ocean, dig it from a beach, or pluck it from a bay.
Rent a skiff and a few crab rings, hop on a charter boat, or just stop by a bayside fishmonger to see what came in that day.
You’re in for a treat when you venture out for a meal in Oregon.
Our locally grown berries, fresh fish, grass-fed beef and artisan cheeses — together with memorable wines and craft beer — have made Oregon a favorite for chefs and foodies alike.
Oregon’s restaurant scene is nationally recognized for its creativity, sustainability and farm-to-table excellence. From Portland’s James Beard Award-winning chefs to coastal seafood markets and wine country bistros, the state offers a dynamic blend of innovation and authenticity. What makes Oregon dining truly unique is that menus are fresh, seasonal and deeply rooted in place.
The state has earned accolades from the James Beard Foundation, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and the Michelin Guide (Portland received its first Michelin stars in 2024), affirming Oregon as a top-tier food destination. Portland is consistently ranked among the best food cities in America, while smaller communities like Ashland, Bend, and Hood River surprise visitors with inventive cuisine and vibrant culinary scenes.
Whether you’re savoring wild mushroom risotto in the Cascades, fresh Dungeness crab on the coast, succulent baked goods or globally inspired street food, Oregon delivers unforgettable dining experiences for every palate.
Read below to find ideas for vegan restaurants, road trips organized around great places to eat and buzzy restaurants to check out while you’re in town.
Oregon’s rich farm-to-plate tradition starts with our growers.
So check out our farmers markets — they’re the place to get your hands on the fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef and hand-crafted artisan treats that makes Oregon’s culinary scene taste so good.
We know that you adventurous foodies sometimes want to get in on the action in the garden, on the farm and in the kitchen. If you don’t know where to start, taking a self-guided tour of Oregon’s Food Trails is an excellent way to experience the freshest local offerings of farmers, fishers, brewers and chefs. Each trail features the signature flavors of the region — from wine and beer to fresh fruit and produce and more.
So roll up your sleeves, grab an apron, and find your way to one of these culinary events and dining adventures.
After the coffee phenomenon exploded in the 1980s, Oregon did what Oregon does: it went small, intimate and artisan.
It brought us Stumptown Coffee, Portland Roasting, and microroasters throughout the state. And teamakers like Tazo, Stash and Steven Smith are ensuring that Oregon has everyone’s morning drink of choice covered.
When you crack open a bottle of Oregon cider, you get heirloom fruit harvested from orchards stretching from the Columbia River Gorge to the Willamette Valley to Southern Oregon.
Take a tour of Oregon’s growing cider scene and see how they are bottling up the bounty of our state.
Enjoy the craft ale experience from the moment the hops are harvested to the last drop in your pint glass.
All across Oregon you’ll encounter pioneers of American craft brewing, from the famed Northwest IPA to award-winning sour beers, a 100% gluten-free brewery, advanced micro-irrigation hop farms and America’s first and only beer spa.