After its opening in 1898, the Ferry Building became the transportation focal point. At its peak, as many as 50,000 people a day commuted by ferry. An elegant two-story public area with repeating interior arches and overhead skylights, the Ferry Building is a great place to be whether you're looking to dine, shop for fresh and local produce, or just look around. You'll find lots of delicious seafood restaurants along the back of the building where you can overlook the harbor. Don't miss Hog Island Oysters and Gott's Roadside. The farmers market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. As a city committed to environmental sustainability, every vendor here has adopted a sustainable mission, and therefore, sells mostly organic products. Speaking of eco-friendly practices, the Ferry Building has been working closely with the transit authority to support the revitalization of the waterfront and the wildlife that resides in the bay.

Located along the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes National Forest provides stunning natural beauty, especially around the Jack Lake campground, where the Three Sisters and Jefferson mountains create a breathtaking backdrop. It covers nearly 1.6 million acres and offers year-round recreation, making it one of the most popular forests in the Pacific Northwest.

A world-renowned wildlife sanctuary, Tiritiri Matangi is one of only two Open Scientific Reserves in New Zealand, situated in the Hauraki Gulf only a 75-minute ferry ride away from central Auckland. This is a protected haven for native and endangered species, and a true paradise for anyone who loves the nature and bird watching.