The Willamette Valley is the fertile end of the Oregon Trail. Enclosed by the Coast Range on one side and the Cascades on the other, this windblown area is a hotspot for wine and local food.
Sites include:
Salem, the capital of the state.
Eugene, Track Town, USA and the home of The University of Oregon?.
Corvallis?, home of Oregon State University and one of the most charming downtowns in the state.
Albany?, whose historic downtown has long been a respite on a journey to or from Portland.
Woodburn?, the biggest tourist destination in Oregon due to its big name factory outlet stores.
Springfield?, the real Springfield from the Simpsons.
Enchanted Forest?, a fairy tale-oriented theme park about ten minutes south of Salem.