OregonAviation & Car Culture

Oregon is home to the Spruce Goose and one of the largest wooden structures ever built, a WWII blimp hangar on the coast. Highway 101 and the Columbia River Gorge make Oregon one of the great road trip states.

2 aviation stops2 car destinations2 great drives

Oregon aviation

  • Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnvilleHoward Hughes' H-4 Hercules, the Spruce Goose, and an SR-71.
  • Tillamook Air MuseumAircraft inside a giant WWII blimp hangar.

Oregon car culture

  • Portland International RacewayRoad racing in Portland's West Delta Park.
  • Oregon Raceway Park, Grass ValleyA rolling road course in the high desert.

Best drives in Oregon

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, U.S. 101Sea stacks, lighthouses, and beach towns.
Historic Columbia River HighwayAmerica's first scenic highway, past Multnomah Falls.
Good to know

Oregon FAQ

Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Oregon?
Start with Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, and Tillamook Air Museum. Howard Hughes' H-4 Hercules, the Spruce Goose, and an SR-71.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Oregon?
Car people in Oregon head to Portland International Raceway, and Oregon Raceway Park. Road racing in Portland's West Delta Park.
What are the best scenic drives in Oregon?
Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, U.S. 101 and Historic Columbia River Highway are two of the most popular. Sea stacks, lighthouses, and beach towns.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Oregon?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Oregon.

Neighboring states

Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.