Oakland: Of Beer, Craters, and Trails
Oakland, Oregon holds the record for being the first city to be included in the state’s historic register in 1986. Original brick buildings dating by to the 1880s and the 1890s still lined up Oakland’s downtown district. The Douglas County city is surrounded by meadows, mountains, and the Calapooya rivers. In 1979, the Oakland Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Oakland, Oregon is from May to October when the temperatures are still warm, and skies shower little rainfall. Summers in Oakland are warm and dry. Meanwhile, prepare to experience a different kind of high at the Annual Oregon HEMPFEST Festival in June. Oakland’s cannabis festival features food, music, arcade, and live art exhibitions. You also shouldn’t miss the annual Oakland Brewfest in Historic Oakland Oregon hosted by the Oakland Oregon Historic District in August. Get the chance to meet the brewers behind Oakland’s best craft beers. For wine lovers, be on the lookout for the annual Wine and Antique Walk: A Fall Wine Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When visiting Oakland, Oregon, don’t miss a visit at the Central Park, home to one of Oregon’s 59 surviving steam locomotive, the Sutherlin Veterans Memorial, and Sutherlin’s Historic Flag Walk. If you’re an adventurer, never leave without taking a visit at the Crater Lake National Park. Be in awe of the deep blue water of the sleeping volcano as it sets atop the Cascade Mountain Range. For nature enthusiasts, make sure to try one of the lightly trafficked loop trails at the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden Trail from June to October. Book a room at the Rodeway Inn Rice Hill or the Best Western Plus Hartford Lodge for affordable Oakland, OR hotels.