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21 Best and Fun Things To Do In Mcminnville, Oregon


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Tucked away in the middle of Oregon wine country is this charming little town.

With a historic downtown at its core, scenic rivers and lakes, large parks, and a

variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, there’s something for

everyone in McMinnville!

It’s also home to several popular attractions such as the Evergreen Aviation & Space

Museum, Wings and Waves Waterpark, and Galen McBee Airport Park, to name a few.

In addition, the city is known for its abundant natural beauty, making it the perfect

destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Of course, there is also no shortage of wineries, vineyards, tasting rooms, and wine bars where

you can sample some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir while you snack on a plate

of hors d’ouevres.

If you would like to find out more about what McMinnville has to offer, check out our list

of recommendations below

The 21 Most Popular Things To Do In Mcminnville, Oregon

21. Baker Creek Falls

3.5 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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20. Yamhill Valley Heritage Center – Yamhill County Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 11275 SW Durham Ln McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 472 2842

Web Address:   http://yamhillcountyhistory.org/

19. Yamhill Valley Vineyards

4.5 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 16250 SW Oldsville Road McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 843 3100

Web Address:   http://yamhill.com/

18. Coeur De Terre Vineyard

4.9 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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Location: 21000 SW Eagle Point Road McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 883 4111

Web Address:   http://cdtvineyard.com/

17. Maysara Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

Location: 15765 SW Muddy Valley Road McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 843 1234

Web Address:   https://maysara.com/contact

16. Erratic Rock State Natural Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (167 reviews)

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Location: Erratic Rock Streetate Natural Site McMinnville OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

15. Ed Grenfell Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (192 reviews)

Location: 15837 NW Baker Creek Road McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7515

Web Address:   https://co.yamhill.or.us/content/ed-grenfell

14. City Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (194 reviews)

Location: 140 NW Park Dr McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7310

Web Address:   https://mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec/page/city-park

13. Miller Woods Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (227 reviews)

Location: 15580 NW Orchard View Road McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 472 6403

Web Address:   https://yamhillswcd.org/miller-woods/

12. Joe Dancer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (397 reviews)

Location: 1650 SE Brooks Street McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7310

Web Address:   http://mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec/page/joe-dancer-park

11. Wortman Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (571 reviews)

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Location: 2051 NE Lafayette Ave McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7310

Web Address:   http://mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec/page/wortman-park

10. Discovery Meadows Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (658 reviews)

Location: 1300 SW Cypress Ln McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7310

Web Address:   http://mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec/page/discovery-meadows-community-park

Our Top picks

9. Brittan Vineyards

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 829 NE 5th Street #700 McMinnville OR

Tel:  971 241 8228

Web Address:   http://brittanvineyards.com/

8. Lundeen Wines

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 475 NE 17th Street McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 472 3215

Web Address:   http://lundeenwines.com/

7. The Eyrie Vineyards

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

Location: 935 NE 10th Ave McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 472 6315

Web Address:   http://eyrievineyards.com/

6. Troon Vineyard

4.6 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: 620 NE 3rd Street McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 852 3084

Web Address:   http://troonvineyard.com/

5. R Stuart & Co. Tasting Room & Wine Bar

4.9 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: 528 NE 3rd Street McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 472 4477

Web Address:   http://rstuartandco.com/

4. Terra Vina Wines Tasting Room

4.7 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: 585 NE 3rd Street McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 474 6777

Web Address:   http://terravinawines.com/

3. Galen McBee Airport Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (123 reviews)

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Location: 375 SE Armory Way McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 7310

Web Address:   https://mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec/page/galen-mcbee-airport-park

2. Wings & Waves Waterpark

4.2 ★★★★☆ (2,001 reviews)

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Location: 460 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 687 3390

Web Address:   https://wingsandwaveswaterpark.com/

1. Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,631 reviews)

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Location: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way McMinnville OR

Tel:  503 434 4180

Web Address:   http://evergreenmuseum.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Mcminnville, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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