Holiday Shopping on Third Street in Downtown McMinnville

The first thing you’ll notice about downtown McMinnville is the pace of life; we take things a little bit slower here, savor our wine and fine cuisine, and take a moment to sit back and relax. And that’s not to say this isn’t a lively place—downtown McMinnville hosts events nearly every weekend, and Third Street […]

Explore Downtown McMinnville, Oregon this Fall

While there are always great perks to spending your vacations in busy metropolitan areas, there’s something magical about planning a trip to a charming small town—and downtown McMinnville, Oregon, is one of those fantastic destinations. Often listed in major publications as one of the best small towns to explore in Oregon, downtown McMinnville exudes a […]

Enjoy the Best Wine in Downtown McMinnville

From quaint, historic streets, fun boutiques, award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, and fantastic local wineries and tasting rooms, downtown McMinnville offers the best of Oregon Wine Country in one convenient stop. Though McMinnville wineries offer a small fraction of the delicious Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling, and other wine varietals produced in Oregon’s Willamette Valley these days, […]

Our 10 Favorite Activities In Downtown McMinnville

Downtown McMinnville is full of life in the summertime. Outdoor patios and rooftops are full of eager diners and wine enthusiasts. The historic Third Street sidewalks are bustling with tourists eyeing the local boutiques and wine tasting rooms, and the weekly farmers market is a hub of farm-fresh goods and crafts. As the largest town […]

It’s Not All Wine: Visit the Best Local Breweries

Oregon is no newcomer to the Craft Beer scene. In fact, our neighbor to the north, Portland, is often considered the epicenter of the modern craft brew scene. There’s no shortage of fantastic breweries in Oregon, and it extends all the way down here to Oregon Wine Country, where you’ll find fantastic McMinnville breweries like […]

Don’t Miss Dining at the Acclaimed ōkta Restaurant

Great meals have long been synonymous with trips to wine country, and there’s perhaps never been more true than today, with the fabulous ōkta Restaurant bursting onto the dining scene in downtown McMinnville. When paired with fantastic wine-tasting experiences at the best wineries in Oregon, you will easily have one of the most memorable and […]

The Best Place for Cozy Winter Getaways

Though most people associate the Pacific Northwest with rainy, dreary weather, especially during these late fall and winter months, we think what happens outside gives us the perfect excuse to visit an otherwise quiet Willamette Valley. Long after the busy throngs of tourists have gone home, winter getaways to our McMinnville Oregon Bed and Breakfast […]

Fall Tastings at the Best McMinnville Wineries

Fall is an unbeatable time to visit the Willamette Valley, Oregon’s prized wine-growing region. It’s the season when, after a long and busy growing season, the annual harvest is pulled in and winemakers around the valley get started on another delicious vintage. Fall is also a great time to visit local wineries, including nearby McMinnville […]

Discover a Biking Paradise in the Willamette Valley

The entire state of Oregon is a biker’s paradise, with plenty of bike-friendly cities and fantastic trails crisscrossing the state. From mountain biking to scenic road biking, you can find it all here. This summer, head out for an unforgettable adventure on the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, offering 134 breathtaking miles of bike riding through […]