Dan & Chelsey's Guidebook
Wine Tasting
So many beautiful vineyards and tasting rooms in the area.
This beautiful vineyard is just a few miles from our house.
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Youngberg Hill
10660 SW Youngberg Hill RdThis beautiful vineyard is just a few miles from our house.
Amazing small family-owned winery with beautiful wines made by a French winemaker. Worth a stop in downtown tasting room.
Dundee Wine Library
Amazing small family-owned winery with beautiful wines made by a French winemaker. Worth a stop in downtown tasting room.
Coeur de Terre Vineyard
21000 SW Eagle Point RdEveryone on yelp agrees, this place is worth a stop :)
Maysara Winery
15765 SW Muddy Valley RdGreat tasting room in Downtown McMinnville with wide variety of wines and great service.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville
300 NE 3rd StGreat tasting room in Downtown McMinnville with wide variety of wines and great service.
Solena Estate
17096 NE Woodland Loop RdIf you’re looking for sparkling/bubbles, add Argyle to your list.
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Argyle Winery
691 OR-99WIf you’re looking for sparkling/bubbles, add Argyle to your list.
Food Scene
New fine dining restaurant that prepares local ingredients and layers of flavors that you won’t forget. Best to order multiple dishes and share family style.
Humble Spirit
411 Northeast 3rd StreetNew fine dining restaurant that prepares local ingredients and layers of flavors that you won’t forget. Best to order multiple dishes and share family style.
La Rambla
238 NE 3rd StHayward
It’s new, female-owned, and it’s delicious! Online reservations available.
Thistle
228 NE Evans StOur buddy Drew says “best pizza in the state.” We’d be curious to find out if you agree:)
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Pizza Capo
318 NE 3rd StOur buddy Drew says “best pizza in the state.” We’d be curious to find out if you agree:)
Good food and outdoor seating. Good for groups.
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Grain Station Brew Works
755 NE Alpine AveGood food and outdoor seating. Good for groups.
Pura Vida Cocina
313 NE 3rd StIt’s affordable and authentic! Yummm.
Fine Dining. French cuisine. Reservations suggested.
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Bistro Maison
729 NE 3rd StFine Dining. French cuisine. Reservations suggested.
Crescent Cafe
526 NE 3rd StBe ready to stand in line outside, but their brunch is worth the wait!
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WildWood Cafe
319 NE Baker StBe ready to stand in line outside, but their brunch is worth the wait!
McMenamins Rooftop Bar
Fun atmosphere with great indoor and outdoor seating options. Fun rooftop seating as well. Online reservations available.
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1882 Grille
645 NE 3rd StFun atmosphere with great indoor and outdoor seating options. Fun rooftop seating as well. Online reservations available.
Serendipity Ice Cream
502 NE 3rd St“In July, the eight-suite Tributary Hotel changed the game when it opened in a more-than-a-century-old former hardware store in downtown McMinnville, with celebrated chef Matthew Lightner—formerly of New York City’s two-Michelin-starred Atera—at the helm of its restaurant, ōkta. Sourced heavily from Lightner’s nearby farm, the micro-seasonal tasting menu might include hazelnut tofu, cedar-smoked caviar, or aged and cured Pacific rockfish, depending on what’s freshest.”
Time Magazine, March 16, 2023
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“In July, the eight-suite Tributary Hotel changed the game when it opened in a more-than-a-century-old former hardware store in downtown McMinnville, with celebrated chef Matthew Lightner—formerly of New York City’s two-Michelin-starred Atera—at the helm of its restaurant, ōkta. Sourced heavily from Lightner’s nearby farm, the micro-seasonal tasting menu might include hazelnut tofu, cedar-smoked caviar, or aged and cured Pacific rockfish, depending on what’s freshest.”
Time Magazine, March 16, 2023
Seasonal/Events
Downtown McMinnville
403 NE 3rd StLate Night Vibes
Conservatory Bar
830 Southeast 1st StreetThe Blue Moon Tavern offers you a place to relax, drop some coins in the jukebox, and enjoy their classic cocktails.
Blue Moon Lounge
310 Northeast 3rd StreetThe Blue Moon Tavern offers you a place to relax, drop some coins in the jukebox, and enjoy their classic cocktails.
Cabana Club
425 Northeast 3rd StreetThings to Do
We’re just a short 5 mile drive from this indoor water park! Ride a waterslide through a jet! Fun for the whole family, but I recommend eating beforehand as their food options are limited:)
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Wings & Waves Waterpark
460 NE Captain Michael King Smith WayWe’re just a short 5 mile drive from this indoor water park! Ride a waterslide through a jet! Fun for the whole family, but I recommend eating beforehand as their food options are limited:)
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith WayFeeling lucky? We’re about 20 minutes from this popular casino that also hosts many events and concerts.
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Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River HwyFeeling lucky? We’re about 20 minutes from this popular casino that also hosts many events and concerts.
Gallery Theater
210 Northeast Ford StreetSightseeing
Linfield College
900 SE Baker StWe’re just a mile from Linfield University
This popular beach is just an hour away from our house and makes a great day trip. It’s the beach I grew up going to with my grandparents and is full of things to do and see. Near two of our favorite hikes: Drift Creek Falls and Cascade Head.
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Lincoln City
This popular beach is just an hour away from our house and makes a great day trip. It’s the beach I grew up going to with my grandparents and is full of things to do and see. Near two of our favorite hikes: Drift Creek Falls and Cascade Head.
Quaint beach town and hour away from our house. Climb a huge sand dune and then grab a beer at The Pelican Brewery while watching the sunset over the ocean.
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Pacific City
Quaint beach town and hour away from our house. Climb a huge sand dune and then grab a beer at The Pelican Brewery while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Favorite Hikes
This hike is one of our favorites. Traverse through the Oregon rainforest before you emerge to a viewpoint overlooking the coastline. Keep your eyes open for a local herd of elk.
Cascade Head Trail - South Trailhead
Savage RoadFamily friendly hike to a 240ft suspension bridge with a waterfall view. This hike is hard to beat.
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Drift Creek Falls Trail 1378 (Iqonga le Trail)
BLM Road 1770Family friendly hike to a 240ft suspension bridge with a waterfall view. This hike is hard to beat.
A pretty hike in wine country that’s just under a 4 mile loop. Scenic views and 815ft elevation gain.
Trappist Abbey Guadalupe Trailhead Loop
A pretty hike in wine country that’s just under a 4 mile loop. Scenic views and 815ft elevation gain.