Summertime and the livin’ is easy – or at least, a little more lax than normal, especially in McMinnville, the heart of Oregon wine country. Skip out of that Friday staff meeting, make your lodging reservations, and hit the road. McMinnville’s fine dining, award winning wineries, and fantastic shopping along Historic Downtown 3rd Street are…
Top 7 Summer Events Not to Miss in McMinnville, Oregon
Things to do in McMinnville this Summer. You won’t want to miss these top McMinnville Events! Summer in the Heart of Oregon Wine Country means just one thing: it’s time to hop in the car and get down to McMinnville, Oregon (less than an hour SW of Portland)! You’ll find plenty of things to do including delectable…
Bounty of Yamhill County: Eat, Drink & Celebrate with McMinnville Wineries, Restaurants & Farms
Bounty of Yamhill County (BOYC) is more than just a three-day food and wine show — it’s a culinary celebration of our vibrant community of famous wineries, celebrated chefs, and sustainable family farms in the McMinnville, Oregon area happening every August. In 2015, Bounty of Yamhill County placed #2 in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award…
Why Are You Waiting in Line for Brunch? McMinnville Restaurants Serve Up Weekend Brunch
Brunching in the Pacific NW is basically a new sporting event, if you’ve ever had to face the throngs of crowds that gather early on weekend mornings at restaurants in cities like Portland and Seattle. But we all know that a game of patience is not easily played on an uncaffeinated brain or empty stomach.…
6 Things to Do in McMinnville When It Rains
One thing every Oregonian (and visitor to Oregon) should know – we never let a little liquid sunshine get us down! Spring is a lovely time of year to visit McMinnville, Oregon and with so many things to do in McMinnville like events, shopping, wine tasting, and other activities you certainly won’t find yourself twiddling your…
McMinnville a Perfect Hub for Your Travels
McMinnville serves as terrific home base for area travels in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley. Here’s what you can find in each direction: West: The Oregon Coast offers breathtaking vistas of pounding waves, talented artists and even pods of gray whales when the timing is right. North: Oregon’s largest city, Portland can be found in about…
Tasting Room Tips for Visitors
No visit to McMinnville would be complete without stopping in to at least one winery tasting room. After all, there are dozens to choose from, so you’ll never know what you’ll find. Check out our wineries page to acquaint yourself with some of the options, or start by learning more about the different styles and…