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Quick Escapes

Ask this member a question. NoggysEscapes I've live a lifetime of quick escapes because of being a working mom and then a divorced mom with double the responsibility.
Aug 3, 2008
2.5 of 5 stars based on 2 votes
Don't have time for a real vacation? There's no reason why you can't take a weekend for a quick escape to someplace new and/or someplace that will be a mini-retreat to get back in touch with yourself or spend the weekend with the family before you face the work week dragon once again.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Winston, Newport
  • Category: Perfect weekend
  • Traveler type: Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Repeat visitors, Beachgoers
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travelers, Active/adventure, Tourists, Pet owners
  • Seasons: Winter, Summer
  • Tags: Safari, zoo, adventure, group activities
1. Wildlife Safari
Wildlife Safari, Winston, Oregon
Wildlife Safari is a Drive-Thru animal park located in Winston, Oregon. You can drive your own vehicle through the 600 acre park. It takes about 1 1/2 hours to complete and your are more than welcome to go through twice (the same day) on your gate admission. If you are a group of 15 or more,group rates are available. You will be given a map of the park to enhance your experience and help identify animals.

HOURS:
Winter Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. October 1, 2007 thru March 9, 2008
Summer Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 9, 2008 thru November 1, 2008
2. Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, Oregon
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport, Oregon. It is perhaps best known for having housed Keiko, the orca from the movie Free Willy, from January 1996 until 9 September 1998, when he was shipped to Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.

Summer Hours: 9 am–6 pm daily
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

Winter Hours: 10 am–5 pm daily
After Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekend
3. Oregon Undersea Gardens
Oregon Undersea Gardens, Newport, Oregon
Descend... into the magic submarine world of the Oregon – home of the largest collection of local marine life to be found anywhere! You’ll come face to face with the excitement, the wonder, the magic and mystery of the underwater world.

July and August ...9 am to 8 pm
June and September ...10 am to 6 pm
October to May Usually ...10 am to 5 pm but please contact them to check
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