Customer Reviews

Moon Handbooks Oregon

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I have purchased Moon Handbooks in the past for other out-of-state trips I've taken, and found them to be extremely helpful. In fact, I've been so pleased w/ the content that I now use them to research and help me plan my trip. Aside from having great information on lodging, restaurants, and parks, the historical background is also very accurate and helpful. While they don't go into a great deal of historical depth, the authors are very knowledgeable and give you enough history to help you decide if you want to learn more. From a handbook, I feel that's all you can expect.

Overall, I rate this Handbook very highly. I appreciate the discount lodging section, and have been able to stay in many <$50/night motels which are both clean and well-maintained. I've also purchased the Moon Handbooks for Montana and Washington in the past, and they've also been excellent.

This is a good book for those that plan to spend most of their trip on the trail, or in the national, state, and local parks. It is also great for those that like to stay in a nice hotel and look out their windows at nature and wonder what's out there. In this way, the book should be an addition to your information that you gather before going to Oregon. Frommers is a good companion book. Between the two should give you enough information to make good decisions on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see. It is an accurate guide with resources for more information. We went to Oregon and stayed in just about every lodging type there is - hotel, motel, lodge, b&b, vacation home, and cabin. Moon was a handy companion the whole time.

The Moon Handbook for Oregon, sixth edition, is packed with interesting information and history about areas throughout Oregon. Includes scenic pictures and some nice black and white street maps of various cities with points of interest labeled. The book is broken into regions (Portland, Willamette Valley, Coastal Oregon, etc.), which makes referencing handy when traveling through an area. Also has a nice index at the back.

My primary complaint is that the book does not appear to be current. Although the publishers date on Amazon indicates that the sixth edition was released in 2004, the price estimates for lodging and attractions were significantly off, noteworthy hotels and restaurants built since 2002 were not mentioned, and several restaurants were closed.

Overall a good reference for location, things to see, weather, outdoor recreation and sights. Just take with a grain of salt that the price quotes and lists are current or complete. I'm hanging on to my 2006 AAA tourbook for current(though less detailed)information on lodging, dining and attactions in Oregon.

Moon Oregon (Moon Handbooks) This book was the best thing I could have purchased prior to spending 3 weeks on the road touring Oregon this past September. I like how the book doesn't just highlight the most popular places to stay or eat. We tried a couple of small cafes for breakfast that were recommended and were completely satisfied with the reviews given for both. Highly recommend this handbook for anyone wishing to travel in Oregon.

MOON OREGON is one of the most comprehensive guides to Oregon ever published. Whether you're looking for the urban pleasures of the Portland area and/or the Eugene/Corvallis/Salem corridor, the healthy activity ideas of Eastern Oregon or the Oregon Coast, or a little of everything, this book has it for you. Even if you're not travelling to Oregon any time soon, you'll find MOON OREGON to be an interesting and exciting read.

My husband was raised in Oregon, but there are things in this book he didn't know about or had never been to. We've also found some of our favorite treasures that we recommend to our friends are included in this book.

I usually buy Lonely Planet or Moon guidebooks for US travel. Often I carry both. Lonely Planet books tend to be very straightforward and consistent, often the product of a "committee" of authors. Moon's books seem more conversational in tone and are the product of one or two authors and therefore can vary more in style. I usually prefer Moon books to Lonely Planet due to their more descriptive nature. This is not one of them. This book lacks the imagination in style that most Moon books have. Planning a trip to Oregon? Go Lonely Planet.

Useful information and gives more background on the state and places to visit than some other guides. Good investment when visiting the state.

I enojoy Moon guides every time I read them. very detailed, updated with all relevant info, phone numbers, etc.
Gives you the tip for the non common places, guide you to places along roads in resolutios of feets and where to find the places.