Must-Eat McMinnville

From arancini to zucchini bread, McMinnville offers plenty of eating opportunities. Take a peek at my personal McMinnville “must eats,” the places I take out-of-towners and things I insist, er, suggest they order there.

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July in McMinnville: Aquilon Music Festival

It doesn’t get better than this: Opera at an affordable price. Many Oregon towns have music festivals that by this point need no introduction, but here’s a new one for you: The Aquilon Music Festival. You’ll find it in Oregon wine country this summer.

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Tiny Travels: Drive Time

Want a tiny trip with big impact? These are my favorite quick drives to awaken the wanderer’s spirit and get the lay of the land around McMinnville.

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McMinnville: We’ve Got a Show For You

Our wineries and restaurants alone merit a trip. But, having lived here since 1997, I can attest to something: McMinnville’s artistic and cultural life is exploding in a way that our wine and culinary scene did about 15 years ago. Something special is happening here.

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