Things to do in McMinnville
Anthony Dell Cellars
At Anthony Dell Cellars they have some very simple and fundamental beliefs that all they do is based upon. To know Doug and Joy is to know what truly matters to them. "We strive to make wines that we like to drink. Wines that let the fruit shine. Wine that has just enough Oak. We believe you should give more than you take. In the vineyard this means adding compost, using organic sprays to prevent disease, planting a cover crop to control soil erosion and build the soil. Encouraging the owls and re-tail hawks (natural predators) to eat the rodents. We believe that wine is a food and is best enjoyed with food and friends. We believe in Frank Sinatra, who said, 'I feel sorry for people who don't dink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they are going to feel all day.' We believe that wine will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no wine. Most of all we believe in ourselves. Call (503) 910-8874 for more information.
845 NE Fifth Street, Suite 300, McMinnville, OR 97128
Bush House Museum/Salem Art Association
Just a short drive from McMinnville in Salem you'll find the Bush House Museum, an Italianate Victorian residence constructed by pioneer businessman Asahel Bush II in 1877-78. Home to members of the influential Bush family until 1953, the Museum preserves an extensive collection of historic fittings and furnishings, including original wallpapers and ornate marble fireplaces. The Museum is located on the grounds of Bush's Pasture Park, once the family estate, now home to a fine collection of vintage roses, an 1882 greenhouse, and a historic barn building that has been transformed into a public arts center. Call (503) 363-4714 for more information.
600 Mission St, Salem, OR 97128
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Evergreen Aviation Museum, located in McMinnville, OR, less than an hour east of Lincoln City, is home to Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose and the Blackbird SR-71. Call (503) 434-4180 for more information.
500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128
Salem’s Riverfront Park
Just 23 mikes away in Salem is Riverfront Park is a 23 acre park located in downtown Salem by the Willamette River. Riverfront has an amphitheater, play equipment, a covered Pavilion and large grassy areas. This beautiful park is home to Salem's Riverfront Carousel which opened in June 2001, A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village and the EcoEarth Globe which was officially opened June 30, 2003. Call (503) 588-6261 for more information.
The McMinnville Downtown Historic District
The McMinnville Downtown Historic District comprises 100 commercial buildings of architectural and historical significance. The revitalization efforts of the McMinnville Downtown Association have made the downtown area one of the most charming and vital in the state. Visitors can enjoy shopping, live theater and fine restaurants. A self-guided historic building walking tour is available at the Chamber Visitors Center. Call (503) 472-3605 for more information.
105 NE 3rd Street, McMinnville, OR 97128