Things to do & places to visit in McMinnville, Oregon, United States

McMinnville city in Oregon, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 12:43.

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5.0 Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville (123 reviews)
- Wine Flight for the win
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

The Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville provides an opportunity to experience the award-winning wines from one of Oregon's leading Pinot Noir producers right in the heart of Oregon wine country! Tasting flights include the Red & White Daily Flight for $10 and the Reserve Tasting Flight for $15. (With each two bottle purchase one tasting fee is waived.) You can also enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing in our warm and inviting tasting room or enjoy a bottle with friends. Open daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. See more..
5.0 Coeur de Terre Vineyard (29 reviews)
- Exceptional wine from a great organic winery
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Coeur de Terre Vineyard produces handcrafted, organically farmed, artisanal wines. Our estate tasting room and winery is located in the McMinnville foothills, minutes from downtown McMinnville. Come visit to taste and see what makes us an authentic Oregon experience. We encourage you feel at home in our tasting room. We are family friendly. Coeur de Terre Food Policy Light snacks can be enjoyed on the outside deck. We have food boards available for purchase with a 48-hour advance notice. No outside food or drinks during winery events. We strive to accommodate everyone with dietary restrictions during our winemaker dinners, club parties, and music events. Please feel free to reach out with any concerns. See more..
5.0 Remy Wines (17 reviews)
- Unique!
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

While the winery is still here, the tasting room has moved to the vineyard a few miles away. Occasionally we are around for tastings, but not often or reliably. Please visit us at 17495 NE McDougall Rd in the Dundee Hills 97114. Winemaker Remy Drabkin produces seriously sophisticated Old World Style Wines with her Italian, single vineyard, extended barrel aged portfolio. Visit baR (pronounced R-bar) to encounter what Portland Monthly calls a “punk-chic” wine tasting experience. See more..
5.0 Wednesday Wines on 3rd St, McMinnville (4 reviews)
- Cozy spot for a bit of cheese and wine.
Wineries & Vineyards
We have visited several times. Knowledgeable and friendly owners/staff. A nice spot to try different wines and perhaps find a gift item. See more..
5.0 The Gallery at Ten Oaks (3 reviews)
- Great stop
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

The Gallery at Ten Oaks is a delight to explore, spanning two full floors in a lovely 1908 Craftsman-style house. Representing 35 artists, this fine art gallery also offers Oregon wine to enjoy while browsing a diverse array of media — oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, digital media, ceramics, glass, sculpture and photography. The gallery also offers limited edition fine art prints and a beautiful selection of jewelry. On Hwy 99 directly across from the oak grove at Linfield College. See more..
5.0 Coleman Vineyard (2 reviews)
- Love this winery!
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

We welcome you to experience the pleasures of a small estate winery and vineyard. Open daily. Please check colemanwine.com for Dec & Jan winter hours. See more..
5.0 J.L. Kiff Vineyard (2 reviews)
- Amazing Vineyard and Owners
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Visit a family-run winery that is off the beaten path, even though it is the closest estate winery to McMinnville, OR. The Pinot Noir vineyard is steps from the winery. Your visit is led by owners/winemakers Joel and Laurie Kiff. Taste wines from vintages back to 2011, as well as wines in barrel that are not yet finished. See more..
4.5 Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (1.565 reviews)
- Spruce Goose Cockpit Tour Is the Best!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Come soar through decades of aerospace innovation at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Discover more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including the Hughes Flying Boat Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle. We strive to make aviation and space innovation and history accessible to visitors of all ages, as a passion for innovation has no age restriction. With education as the cornerstone since our inception in 2001, our goal is to learn from the past while aiming for the future by immersing guests in STEAM topics. By telling these stories, we honor the legacy of aerospace pioneers and veterans by memorializing their commitment to scientific discovery. So, come aboard and experience the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Together we spark a passion for innovation in our communities that ripples throughout the world. See more..
4.5 R Stuart & Co. (53 reviews)
- An Exquisit Tasting Experience!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

R. Stuart & Co. is a winery specializing in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Winemaker Rob Stuart gathers the best fruit possible to make wines that are friendly and approachable for real people to enjoy with their friends, family and good food. See more..
4.5 Maysara Winery (38 reviews)
- Stunning family owned and operated winer
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Extraordinary wines! My friends and I were fortunate to spend a couple of hours touring and tasting wines at this beautiful family owned winery. Excellent wines and a lovely story of how it came to be. Everything I love about Oregon wines summed up in one experience. See more..
4.5 Youngberg Hill (36 reviews)
- Magical Wedding Experience
Wineries & Vineyards

I recently got married at Youngberg Hill Vineyard and could not have asked for a better experience!! The scenery was absolutely stunning, the Youngberg Hill Sparkling wine was top-notch, and all of the staff were incredibly helpful and supportive. We stayed the night in the Inn and were awakened by a beautiful sunrise followed by breakfast delivered to our room. All of that combined helped make my wedding at Youngberg Hill the most magical day of my life! See more..
4.5 Elizabeth Chambers Cellar (31 reviews)
- Twice a Year!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

This place is temporarily closed Elizabeth Chambers Cellars is a boutique winery specializing in handcrafted micro-regional Pinot Noir made in McMinnville, the heart of Oregon Wine Country. We invite you to start (or continue) your own love affair with Pinot Noir by discovering our world-class wines. Visit us at our historic winery and tasting room, an idyllic getaway in the heart of McMinnville where we proudly pour our lush, fruit-forward Pinot Noir, Rosé and Pinot Gris daily and host fun-filled events throughout the year. Purchase a selection of our elegant, well-made wines to share at your next family gathering, raise in an intimate toast, or lay down for a truly special occasion in the future. To enjoy an unparalleled experience, exclusive benefits, and access to our inaugural release of Chardonnay in early 2019, we invite you to consider membership in our Collector’s Club or Connoisseur’s Club. We are honored to share these wines with you as the finest representation of the region as well as the varietal. See more..
4.5 McMinnville City Park (23 reviews)
- Great park by Library and Swimming Pool
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Fun, open and plenty to do. Well spaced and the ground is protected. Benches and lunch spots all around. See more..
4.5 Gallery Theater (18 reviews)
- Here we come
Theaters

Local live performances of a wide verity of materials ( comedy, musical, drama, interpretive ) it has something for everyone. We have been attending for going on 20 years and we are always pleased with the presentation and performers. Both local and out of town actors/actresses step with great works. To night is Driving Miss Daisy. See more..
4.5 Brittan Vineyards (8 reviews)
- Serious wine for serious tasters.
Wineries & Vineyards

Veteran winemaker Robert Brittan of Brittan Vineyards is dedicated to making intense, unique, elegant and site-driven wines from his vineyard in the McMinnville AVA. Savory and character driven wines that speak of place. Come visit us and taste our beautiful wines at our tasting room in the historic Granary District in McMinnville, OR. See more..
4.5 Walnut City WineWorks (8 reviews)
- Wonderful Tasting
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

This was our first stop on our winery tour. My husband is a fan of their wines so while we were in the area we made it a priority to see. This is a smaller, more imitate winery than the ones surrounding it. If you are looking to try a new wine and want something that is off the beaten path than I highly recommend Walnut City. Brooke helped us with the tasting and she was very knowledgeable about the wines and was able to help you hone in on our favorites. We had a wonderful time with her and were so glad that it was our first visit. It may have been the best wine tasting we had while visiting. See more..
4.5 Pike Road Wines (7 reviews)
- Well priced, in town, indoor and outdoor seating
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

At Pike Road, we believe great winemaking starts with great farming. That's why we’ve made it our mission to support small family-owned vineyards to create wines of quality, value and integrity, sourcing fruit from over 20 farms in Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley covering six unique sub-AVAs: Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, Laurelwood, Tualatin Hills & Yamhill Carlton. With over four decades of experience at Pike Road’s sister winery Elk Cove Vineyards, our family has a long history here in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We are committed to preserving family farms through our longtime partnerships with growers from around the valley. See more..
4.5 Joe Dancer Park (7 reviews)
- Walk in the park
Spent 1-2 hours Parks
We came here twice for long walks and the park is very well maintained. The best hiking is the trail along the river. See more..
4.5 Memorial to Yamhill County Soldiers of the World War (7 reviews)
- Very moving local war memorial with new WWII monument close by...
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Government Buildings

Being a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War era, I stop at all small town war memorials while on road trips around the U.S. This one is located in McMinnville, Oregon. It was dedicated in on Armistice Day, now Veterans Day, November 11, 1923. Carved into the upper granite panels are the names of all of the Yamhill County soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in The World War, April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918. Some soldiers died of typhus following the armistice while waiting for transportation back to the States. On the lower panels are Memorial plaques to Yamhill County soldiers who died in all wars since WWI. This bronze Doughboy statue is located on the well kept grounds of the county courthouse. When you are finished here, walk a couple blocks to the front grounds of the Oregon Mutual Insurance building. There you will find their new WWII Monument to McMinnville soldier Leonard DeWitt recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for Valor. See more..
4.5 McMinnville Antiques Mall (5 reviews)
- What a Gem!!
Antique Shops

We were driving from Portland to the coast and stopped in McMinnville for lunch. We were not expecting to buy anything, but after visiting the store, we both walked out with a purchase. He got a early edition of a classic book, and I got jewelry. In addition to vintage jewelry, they also have pieces by current artists. There is such a wide variety of objects in this store - so much memorabilia. These are not high end antiques - many items for under $50 and many for under $20. Really a fun place to browse. See more..
4.5 Currents Gallery (4 reviews)
- Great Classes
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Fine arts and crafts gallery in Historic Downtown McMinnville, Or. Artist owned gallery, serving the community for 13 years. Representing the work of 70 local artists. Displaying for sale: oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media and fiber wall art. Clay, wood, glass and metal sculpture. Offering art classes and art studio community groups to participate in. See more..
4.5 Mason-Rivera Sculpture Garden & Art Gallery (3 reviews)
- Beautiful, serene art filled garden setting
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Gardens

3 1/2 acre beautifully landscaped garden is the backdrop for the abstract welded metal and stone sculpture by Cristi Mason-Rivera and Joe Rivera. See more..
4.5 McMinnville Community Center (3 reviews)
- Great place
Spent 1-2 hours Civic Centres

Stopping in to check on what Parks and Recreation has to offer or the indoor track for rainy days. Lots of local events held here and many are free. See more..
4.0 Wings and Waves Waterpark (294 reviews)
- Wings and Waves
Water Parks

The wave pool and slides are lots of fun. The price of the water park is reasonable as well and worth going for the day. I love the fact that there is this inside water park especially in Oregon where we like to vacation and also where it rains all the time. The only thing that I didn't like were the new cabanas that are rented out. They are very much in the way and makes things feel claustrophobic instead of being open like it used to be. See more..
4.0 Visit McMinnville (33 reviews)
- Wine country delight
Visitor Centers

Known as the "Heart of Oregon Wine Country," McMinnville Oregon is world famous for both its viticulture and artisan dining experiences. McMinnville makes a great family-friendly getaway, too, with Oregon's only indoor water park & air museum. When you're all done with the fun, McMinnville's welcoming array of restaurants and hotel options are sure to recharge you, and keep you smiling for days. See more..
4.0 Eyrie Vineyards (29 reviews)
- Great wines!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Loved this winery which is one of the oldest in the Willamette Valley. They have a nice selection of varietals which can be nice after a long day of pinot noir. Don’t miss the library selection - ours was a 1985 Chardonnay that tasted like liquid gold! See more..
4.0 Wortman Park (12 reviews)
- A more quiet park for picnics and kids on play equipment
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

This is a great park to hold family gatherings and picnics. Kids can run and play while food is being prepared. Lots of picnic tables. See more..
4.0 Liquid Light Glassworks (5 reviews)
- Intriguing glass art
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries

Liquid Light Glassworks is a small glassblowing studio and gallery just off of hwy. 18 next door to the Lawrence gallery 8 miles south west of Mcminnville. We offer fine art, live glassblowing demonstrations. We love to have people come in and watch us work so stop by today. See more..
4.0 Yamhill County Valley Heritage Center (1 review)
- It's got charm.
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

See antique farm, logging, and other historical equipment. Learn about the stories behind them from our knowledgeable docents. See more..
3.5 Erratic Rock State Natural Site (16 reviews)
- Great view and some geology too...
State Parks

Erratic Rock State Park should be a stop if you're traveling between the Portland metro area and Lincoln City or Newport. Located between McMinnville and Sheridan just off of Hwy 18, it is a great place to take in the valley view, see the Cascades on a clear day, take photos and learn a little bit about some interesting Willamette Valley geological history. A paved pathway leads uphill to the rock. It is wheelchair accessable, but can be a bit steep towards the top. Getting up to the main attraction is only about a quarter mile from the small parking area and there is an informational kiosk explaining how the rock got here from so many miles away (I'll let you find out the answer). One downside is that are no restrooms or picnic tables, but produce stands, wineries, art galleries and a Dairy Queen are close by. Enjoy the blackberries on the hike as well, when they're in season of course. See more..