House of Mystery, The Oregon Vortex
Gold Hill, OR
From collectors
The Oregon Vortex is a roadside attraction that consists of a number of interesting effects, which are gravity hill optical illusions, but which the attraction's proprietors propose are the result of paranormal properties of the area. The route to the House of Mystery is well marked with signs. Sardine Creek Road is a little road that goes up over railroad tracks and is right at a billboard for the House of Mystery.
Hours of operation: March 1st through October 31st seven days a week. March, April, May, September, October: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. June, July, August: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission cost:12 years old to 61 years old $13.50, 62 and older $11.50, 6 years old to 11 years old $9.75, 5 and under are free.
Plenty of free parking.
The penny machine is on the back porch of gift shop. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Design has a beaded border:
1. (H) 'House of Mystery, Oregon Vortex', Rickety house.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N42° 29' 35.214" Longitude: W123° 5' 4.2966"
Google Maps coordinates: FWV8+65 Gold Hill, Oregon
9/27/16: Scan updated. GSY
July 21, 2023. Tried to put a steel penny in the machine and jammed it. sorry???
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| On the back porch of the gift shop | 1 | Penny |
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