Where to Beat the Heat in McMinnville McMinnville may be known for its wine, but savvy summer travelers know it’s also full of low-key ways to beat the heat. From shady riverbanks to frosty scoops and naturally chilled tasting rooms, the key is slowing down and following the breeze. Locals head for Joe Dancer Park or the Nestucca River when the mercury climbs, while visitors often find sweet relief inside the Evergreen waterpark—or with a cold glass of Pinot at Maysara. The real secret? McMinnville makes staying cool feel like part of the adventure. Read Article
McMinnville Wine Walk: Activities for Thanksgiving Weekend by Statesman Journal Thanks to the Statesman Journal for featuring Ellen Brittan of Brittan Vineyards, who suggests checking out the McMinnville Wine Walk: “We just launched the McMinnville wine walk, where you get a passport from a participating vineyard or VisitMcMinnville.com, and it gives you a map and the opportunity to walk and try various wineries to avoid traffic. You… Read Article
Long Weekend in Oregon Wine Country – 3 Days of Food & Wine in McMinnville 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… Read Article