Oregon

This journey through Oregon and Northern California is an immersion into the hands-on culinary and craft traditions of these regions. From California’s iconic Mt. Shasta to Oregon’s Old West towns on the way to sunny Bend, you’ll find a world of mastery in food, wine and fine art. From hand-crafted beverages and artisan cuisine to artists’ workshops and hands-on tours, this route has it all.

For First Timers

• Crater Lake National Park, Douglas County
• Portland Japanese Garden, Portland
• Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
• Columbia River Gorge
• Wine Tasting for Pinot Noir

For Repeat Visitors

• Rogue River, Medford
• Painted Hills, Eastern Oregon
• Bend Ale Trail, Bend
• Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach
• Old Town Historic District, Portland

• Explore the local makers scene with a hands-on coffee session at Dapper & Wise Coffee Lab or a “Make a Bar” class at Creo Chocolate.
• Visit Portland Saturday Market to shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry, leatherwork, crafts and clothing from local artists.
• Tour Bob’s Red Mill and sample a world of whole grains
• Attend a Craft & Sip Session at DIY Bar.
• Learn about local cuisine at Portland’s Culinary Workshop.
• Sip signature Oregon Pinot Noir at Abbey Creek Vineyard— Oregon’s first African American owned and operated winery.
• Overnight in Portland. Choose from various lodging options, including The Jupiter Hotel, Radisson RED, or the Woodlark hotel. 

• Visit the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store and tour the iconic blanket factory.
• Explore the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute to learn about the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes.
• Shop traditional Western makers like Pendleton Hat Company, Hamley and Co., Staplemans Boots, L.L. Bevington, Montana Peaks Hat Company, Rod Retherford Saddlery & Cowboy Art. 
• Overnight in Pendleton. Choose from various lodging options, including Red Lion Hotel Pendleton, Oxford Suites Pendleton or the Pendleton House Historic Inn, or continue on to Baker City (154 kilometers /90 minutes).
• Sip Baker City libations at Barley Brown’s Brewpub, Ruby D Tonic, Copper Belt Winery, Glacier45 Distillery, and taste sweet treats at Sweet Wife Baking and Peterson’s Gallery and Chocolatier.
• Shop for one-of-a-kind finds at No.1911 and MADHabit Boutique and explore the local art scene at the Short Term Gallery and Anders Gallery & Studio.
• Overnight in Baker City. Choose from various lodging options, including the Geiser Grand Hotel.

• Book a trip with Bend Photos Tours to capture the beauty of Central Oregon with a professional photographer.
• Visit Immersion Brewing for a “brew-it-yourself” experience.
• Enjoy hand-roasted coffee while perusing custom motorcycles at Spoken Moto. 
• Enjoy locally crafted spirits at Bendistillery.
• Shop for handmade goods, meet the artists or take a class at The Workhouse.
• Overnight in Bend. Choose from various lodging options, including the Old St. Francis School Hotel or the Shilo Inn Bend.

• Visit downtown Weed and do a tour and tasting at Mt. Shasta Brewing Co.
• Stop at Sereni-Tea to soak up the healing energy of Mt. Shasta and learn about the art of tea.
• The Crystal Room offers workshops on jewelry making or creating incense from essential oils and herbs. 
• Stroll through the seasonal Mt. Shasta Farmers’ Market.
• Tour the 604-foot high Shasta Dam — the eighth tallest in the U.S.
• Have dinner at the iconic Basshole Brews.
• Overnight at Shasta Lake. Choose from various lodging options, including Tsadi Resort. 

• In Redding, walk the famous cable-stayed Sundial Bridge — designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
• Explore the many wineries in and around Redding to experience the local terroir.
• Visit Chico’s Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to learn about sustainable brewing practices and taste classic brews. 
• Watch artist Richard Satava create unique jellyfish fabrications at Satava Art Glass Studio.
• Stroll through the Gold Rush hamlet of Grass Valley for shopping and wine tasting.
• Catch an art show, film or performance at the historic Nevada Theatre, first opened in 1865.
• Overnight in Nevada City. Choose from various lodging options, including the Broad Street Inn or Outside Inn. 

• Visit The Curious Forge makers’ space in Nevada City to watch local makers or take a workshop.
• Explore Nevada City’s historic downtown on a self-guided walking tour.
• Visit Out of the Woods by Karin to learn about the art of woodturning and browse bowls, plates and other usable art. 
• Visit the wineries of Placer County en route to Sacramento.
• Stop in the historic Gold Rush town of Auburn for shopping and dining.
• Explore Sacramento’s distinctive Midtown, Old Town and Downtown districts.
• Take an arts and crafts workshop at Verge Center for the Arts.
• Sip, savor, and indulge at Alaro Brewing and The Kitchen Restaurant in Sacramento.
• Overnight in Sacramento. Choose from various lodging options, including Kimpton Sawyer Hotel or The Citizen Hotel.

• Sip local roast at Temple Coffee Roasters.
• Take a self-guided tour of movie locations from “Lady Bird” by Sacramento filmmaker Greta Gerwig.
• Visit the California Hall of Fame to learn about the pioneering innovators who shaped the Golden State. 
• Sample handmade artisanal chocolates at Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates or stop in Fairfield at the Jelly Belly Factory.
• Visit Oakland makers and shop for local artisan wares at Temescal Alleys.
• Join a Maker’s Tour Oakland to delve into the local hand-crafted movement.
• Take part in the Bake Your Own Amazing Bagels workshops and Edible Excursion tour in Oakland.
• Have a nightcap at Starline Social Club or Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon in Jack London Square.
Overnight in Oakland. Choose from various lodging options, including The Waterfront. Depart from SFO in the morning. 

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