9 Surefire Ways To Always Spot A Tourist In Oregon

The Beaver State is a wonderful place to visit, so it’s no wonder so many people add Oregon to their travel itineraries. Oregonians come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s not always easy to see who’s a tourist and who’s not. Here are a few clues that may hint to whether someone is from out of state:

They don’t know how to pump their own gas.

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They wait in line for ages for a Voodoo Doughnut.

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They’ve never had an IPA.

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They go to the beach without a sweater.

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They think Oregon is all forests.

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They drive really slowly across the bridge to take a photo of the iconic Portland, Oregon sign.

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When they see a weed store, their eyes get as wide saucers.

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They pronounce Oregon “Or-gone”.

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They use an umbrella when it’s sprinkling.

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Of course, this is only a light-hearted look at the “tourist” stereotype; our visitors are more than welcome!