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McMinnville Fun on Wheels

Summer in McMinnville means blue skies and sunny days, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than a set of wheels beneath you and the breeze on your face as you roll. Whether your pick is a bicycle, a skateboard, or a set of skates, McMinnville has a great outdoor scene for fun on wheels. Here’s what you need to know to get started. 

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Everyone is Welcome at Gluten-Free Bierly Brewing

Bierly Brewing is a super-friendly spot on Third Street to enjoy crispy onion rings, craveable donuts, expertly brewed beers, and other tasty bites—all of which are gluten-free (GF). Ames and JP Bierly, the brains and taste buds behind the brewery, both have celiac and have created a dedicated gluten-free space where everyone can safely eat and drink together. 

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A long bar made out of a single flat slab of wood. Baskets of citrus fruit are on one side, and classes full of striped paper straws and stirring spoons are at the end of the bar. A mural of mushrooms and greenery are on the wall and plants hang from the ceiling.

Great Bartenders, Great Bars

With its walkable downtown tasting rooms it will surprise no one that McMinnville is a destination for wine lovers, but there’s a thriving scene of bars that focus on other libations as well. Classic cocktails and innovative ones, local beers and Belgian imports, internationally-sourced wines and those made down the street, and even creative non-alcoholic options, McMinnville has it. Here are a few favorite spots to put on your own personal pub crawl. 

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Celebrate Oregon Wine Month with R.Stuart Wine and Local Restaurants

May is Oregon Wine Month, and to celebrate many wineries across the Willamette Valley are sharing how they pair their favorite wines with fun flavors in the Pair it Forward social media campaign (#pairitforward). This inspired us to ask one of McMinnville’s most beloved wineries, R. Stuart & Co., what wines they would pair with local restaurants or dishes. 

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A Wine Country Wellness Weekend

While McMinnville may be known for our numerous wine tasting experiences, sometimes a relaxing wellness weekend is needed. If you’re in the mood for nourishing food, a soothing spa experience, and a mellow, meditative weekend, check out these local offerings of health and wellness. 

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