WA/OR Vacation Ideas - NorthWestern U.S

Rizzle Mizzle · 08-05-2009, 08:54 PM

We're trying to find something to do during the last 2 weeks of November in either WA or OR. We will have our 3 kids (11, 4 & NB) with us, so it needs to be fun for the whole family. We thought about flying to Disney, but that was a no-go expense wise, and I refuse to spend the money on the Great Wolf Lodge.

I thought about getting a cabin, but the kids would not have much fun with that.

Anyone have any ideas? Websites?

Rizzle Mizzle · 08-05-2009, 10:33 PM

jennypage · 08-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Cannon Beach in Oregon is beautiful. There are small towns, and Seaside has a lot to do, restaurants, an arcade, an aquarium.... stuff like that that kids would like. They also have reduced rates in the winter, and the ocean is beautiful that time of year.... but it might be rainy FYI. Leavenworth, a town up by Mt Rainier has Oktoberfest every year, and the whole town transforms into a German city. It was their way to get tourism after all the loggers moved (I believe thats the story anyway) so the mostly German town started doing this. They don't just do it during October either, but I'd google it to see what they do have going on and when.

BJo · 08-05-2009, 10:41 PM

What about Cannon Beach? The Oregon coast is beautiful and the kids would have a blast.

BJo · 08-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by jennypage

Cannon Beach in Oregon is beautiful. There are small towns, and Seaside has a lot to do, restaurants, an arcade, an aquarium.... stuff like that that kids would like. They also have reduced rates in the winter, and the ocean is beautiful that time of year.... but it might be rainy FYI. Leavenworth, a town up by Mt Rainier has Oktoberfest every year, and the whole town transforms into a German city. It was their way to get tourism after all the loggers moved (I believe thats the story anyway) so the mostly German town started doing this. They don't just do it during October either, but I'd google it to see what they do have going on and when.

Great minds think alike

Seaside is A LOT of fun!

jennypage · 08-05-2009, 10:43 PM

Great minds DO think alike.

Rizzle Mizzle · 08-05-2009, 10:43 PM

So, it won't be too cold to do Cannon Beach in the winter?

I thought a cabin would be fun if we were within driving distance of something to do/see. The kids will get stir crazy otherwise.

BJo · 08-05-2009, 10:44 PM

I totally spaced on that part. What about Whistler?

~~ashley5~~ · 08-05-2009, 10:47 PM

I'd go to Bandon on the coast, it's pretty there and very affordable. Most of hte beaches along the coastal highways have hotels right on the water and are pretty affordable, and have great fishing! You can usually walk down to one of the docks and buy fresh crab and fish for hardly anything. There are various water parks as well. Ashland, Oregon is always a nice place to visit with a family. A lot of culture and things to see, plus it's beautiful.

Rizzle Mizzle · 08-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Whistler?

And water parks are a no-go in November.

08-05-2009, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rizzle Mizzle Speak slower, I'm southern. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lacey/Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 6,122 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 72% Longevity: 23%	WA/OR Vacation Ideas We're trying to find something to do during the last 2 weeks of November in either WA or OR. We will have our 3 kids (11, 4 & NB) with us, so it needs to be fun for the whole family. We thought about flying to Disney, but that was a no-go expense wise, and I refuse to spend the money on the Great Wolf Lodge. I thought about getting a cabin, but the kids would not have much fun with that. Anyone have any ideas? Websites? __________________

08-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rizzle Mizzle Speak slower, I'm southern. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lacey/Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 6,122 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 72% Longevity: 23%	__________________

08-05-2009, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rizzle Mizzle Speak slower, I'm southern. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lacey/Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 6,122 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 72% Longevity: 23%	So, it won't be too cold to do Cannon Beach in the winter? I thought a cabin would be fun if we were within driving distance of something to do/see. The kids will get stir crazy otherwise. __________________

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Rizzle Mizzle Speak slower, I'm southern. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lacey/Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 6,122 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 72% Longevity: 23%	Whistler? And water parks are a no-go in November. __________________

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08-05-2009, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
jennypage Hating the world one asshole at a time.... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ME: Roy, Washington HIM: iraqistack Posts: 19,694 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 72% Longevity: 33%	Cannon Beach in Oregon is beautiful. There are small towns, and Seaside has a lot to do, restaurants, an arcade, an aquarium.... stuff like that that kids would like. They also have reduced rates in the winter, and the ocean is beautiful that time of year.... but it might be rainy FYI. Leavenworth, a town up by Mt Rainier has Oktoberfest every year, and the whole town transforms into a German city. It was their way to get tourism after all the loggers moved (I believe thats the story anyway) so the mostly German town started doing this. They don't just do it during October either, but I'd google it to see what they do have going on and when.

08-05-2009, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
BJo Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Your mom Posts: 25,363 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 13% Longevity: 39%	What about Cannon Beach? The Oregon coast is beautiful and the kids would have a blast.

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jennypage Hating the world one asshole at a time.... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ME: Roy, Washington HIM: iraqistack Posts: 19,694 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 72% Longevity: 33%	Great minds DO think alike.

08-05-2009, 10:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
BJo Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Your mom Posts: 25,363 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 13% Longevity: 39%	I totally spaced on that part. What about Whistler?

08-05-2009, 10:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~ashley5~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,618 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 39%	I'd go to Bandon on the coast, it's pretty there and very affordable. Most of hte beaches along the coastal highways have hotels right on the water and are pretty affordable, and have great fishing! You can usually walk down to one of the docks and buy fresh crab and fish for hardly anything. There are various water parks as well. Ashland, Oregon is always a nice place to visit with a family. A lot of culture and things to see, plus it's beautiful.