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Oregon & Idaho

Discover places to see and things to do in Oregon and Idaho. Plan a beach vacation, find a mountain resort, and explore activities and attractions in great destinations like Portland, Boise, and Bend.

ferris wheel at sunset at the Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon Summer Escape

Grants Pass, a onetime logging and mining town, is a great place to chill out on a hot summer day.
Pastries in the display case at Mix Bakeshop in Ashland, Oregon.

Where to Eat on I-5 from Oregon to Los Angeles

Refuel at some of the best restaurants as you drive up and down the West Coast.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at sunset

7 Spots for a Short and Sweet Summer Trip

Enjoy the sunshine—or beat the heat—with a few days away in one of these summer-fun destinations.
Warfield Distillery rooftop bar guests sip drinks beneath the covered seating area in downtown Ketchum, Idaho

Best Rooftop Bars in the West

Rooftop bars pair glorious panoramas and delicious sips.
pair of Monterey pines tower above China Cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve near Carmel, California

Best State Parks in the Western U.S.

Not just the prettiest. Not just the most popular. The best state parks in the West.
Snowshoe trail leads to heated yurts in Arizona’s Coconino National Forest

Powder Play: No-Ski Snow Vacations

You don't have to ski to have fun in the snow.
Portland's Bagdad Theater & Pub interior during movie screening

Favorite Classic Movie Theaters in the West

These old-school venues channel vintage Hollywood with glorious architecture and ice-cold cocktails.
A woman tries on a hat in the Vain & Vintage store in Pocatello, Idaho

A Perfect Weekend in Pocatello, Idaho

Enjoy the great outdoors around "Poky." In-town lures include antique stores and unusual museums.
Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco's Union Square at night.

20 Places to Go Ice Skating in the West

Glide and giggle on these festive rinks, from seasonal pop-ups to year-round set-ups.
Sawtooth Mountains rise behind changing aspens in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Fall Trip to Sun Valley, Idaho

Before winter returns to Idaho's fabled slopes, it's time for hiking, noshing, and celebrating sheep.
double brie burger with fries at Little Bird Bistro in Portland, Oregon.

Best Burgers in the West

From diner delights to gourmet stacks, these beloved burgers are worth the drive.
grapes grow on Youngberg Hill

Gourmet Weekend in McMinnville, Oregon

This Willamette Valley town is known for winemaking and cuisine.
Beautiful view of the snow-covered forest opening to reveal a piece of Lake Coeur d' Alene on a sunny winter afternoon

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Winter Weekend Trip

This lakeside resort warms winter visitors with fireworks, chocolate, and alpacas.
downtown Boise, including state capitol building and surrounding mountains

Fun Things to do in Downtown Boise, Idaho

Telemark meets macchiato in downtown Boise.
Platter of tacos with salsa at Tacolicious in California

Top Tacos in the West

When your taco craving strikes, satisfy with one of these best bites.
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