36 Hours in McMinnville, Oregon –
What to See, Do, Eat and Where to Stay
What would you do if you only had 36 hours in and near McMinnville, Oregon? See? Eat? Where would you stay? The innkeepers with the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild have offered suggestions to make your day-and-a-half Oregon adventure worth every second! Check out these insider tips below.
Where To Eat Dinner In McMinnville
La Rambla is a great Spanish tapas and paella place and fun for sharing lots of small plates, great food, and cocktails. It also has an extensive wine list. Pizza Capo has an arancini to die for as well as a seasonal burrata salad that just melts in your mouth. The pizzas are wood-fired artisan. Humble Spirit’s menu celebrates the seasonal bounty of the willamette valley, focusing on provisioners using practices like regenerative farming and small-batch craft, per the innkeepers at A’ Tuscan Estate Bed and Breakfast.
Youngberg Hill Inn and Winery view overlooking the Willamette Valley
Things to Do in McMinnville
- Explore the wines of the McMinnville AVA
- Many tasting rooms within the historic downtown
- Home of Linfield College
- Home to the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC)
- Annual UFO festival celebrating the 1950 sighting
- Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum is home to aviation pioneer Howard Hughes’ famous Spruce Goose, the largest wooden aircraft ever built, along with a Titan II Rocket, IMAX theater and indoor water park
- Foodie town, with restaurant in French, Spanish, American, Creole, Central American cuisines and more, including some breweries
- McMinnville Downtown Historic District offers 100 commercial buildings of architectural & historical significance
- Shopping and live theater
- A self-guided historic building walking tour available at the Chamber Visitors Center
Miller Woods Conservatory Area has several great hiking trails of varying length and difficulty.
McMinnville Farmer’s Market is a must for fresh, local, fruits and veggies. It’s open on Thursdays from 11 to 5, May – October.
Best Waterfalls in McMinnville or Near McMinnville
Baker Creek Falls is located off Baker Creek Road on the north of Slide Mountain. It’s five miles upstream from Ed Grenfell Park and the Miller Woods Conservatory.
Silver Falls State Park– While it’s about an hour’s drive (to Sublimity) it’s worth it! The falls offer stunning views, fun hikes, and lots to experience with its 10 waterfalls in over 8 miles, several that you can walk behind and get some waterfall mist on your face.
Where to Stay in McMinnville
A’ Tuscan Estate Bed and Breakfast is just a 6-minute walk to McMinnville’s historic downtown Third Street and its popular eateries, boutique shops, beer and wine tastings. The B&B is also between a 10 to 45-minute drive from more than 675 wineries throughout Willamette Valley. A’Tuscan Estate has been in business for 20+ years and has been ranked #1 in McMinnville by TripAdvisor for several years in a row!
The bed and breakfasts of McMinnville, Oregon welcome you to the beautiful, agriculturally rich Willamette Valley. The inspected B&B inns provide unique lodging that are ideally located to experience all the best that the McMinnville Willamette Wine Country area has to offer
Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.
Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority.
Although mask guidelines are lifted:
● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.
● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.
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