Top Things to do in Willamette Valley
Top Hotels in Willamette Valley
- 1. Hotel Lucia
- 2. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 3. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 4. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 5. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Paramount Hotel
- 9. Staypineapple Hotel Rose Downtown
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem
10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Willamette Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Willamette Valley, United States including Willamette Valley Vineyards, Schreiner's Iris Gardens, Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville, Maysara Winery, Bells Up Winery, Coeur de Terre Vineyard, WillaKenzie Estate, Washington Park, Breitenbush Hot Springs, International Rose Test Garden.
Restaurants in Willamette Valley
1. Willamette Valley Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
Please join us in our Estate Tasting Room to learn the unique story of our winery as you take in the sweeping views of the vineyard and valley. Enjoy food and wine pairings in a relaxing setting with cozy fireplaces, an expansive patio, spacious courtyard and a 65-foot lookout tower. Our Daily Menu features a gourmet selection of food hand-selected by our Winery Chef and made with fresh local ingredients that pair perfectly with our wines. Open daily from 11 am - 6 pm, Fridays until 8 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Our Daily Flight showcases a mix of white and red wines for $10. Our Reserve Flight highlighting our small-lot bottlings for $15. Tasting Flights are waived with a two-bottle purchase or Owner or Wine Club Membership. For a unique experience, join us at 2 pm for a complimentary 30-minute tour of the winery. Offered daily, tours begin in our Estate Tasting Room near the entrance.
Reviewed By Rosquete
5* Willamette Valley Vineyards Turner Great ambience, great view, great décor Player grand piano Liked the wines, especially the reds Super tasty hamburger and yummy fries Turkey sandwich was also good Had harissa chicken wrap that was delish Highly recommend
2. Schreiner's Iris Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 239 reviews
Iris bloom season is in the month of May. OPEN DAILY MAY 8 - MAY 31, 2020 9AM - 6PM. Bloom season events run Mother's Day through Memorial Day. Visit our website for details on bloom season events. Iris Display Gardens closed in summer and winter months. OFFICE remains open year-round, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m; office is closed New Year's Day, 1/2 day on Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day. Closed for the week of Thanksgiving. Closed for the week of Christmas.
Reviewed By casaahha - Salem, United States
For three short weeks in May, the Schreiner's Iris Gardens become one of the most beautiful spots in the world. The 10 acre display gardens are arranged in rectangular beds with multiple iris plants supplemented by rhododendrons, day lilies, oriental poppies and other flowers. This is augmented by circular beds of iris surrounding a flowering tree or large plant. The color combinations are excellent. This is heaven for a photographer. There are plenty of chairs and benches to rest if needed. There is a flower shop and gift store. We came on a week day and our only regret was that the gift shop did not have hot drinks available. It is hard to believe that the gardens are within sight of the I-5 freeway. The commercial iris growing areas surround the display gardens. It only costs $5 per car to enter.
3. Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
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.
Reviewed By clairesW5393HU
Stopped by with a group of friends and received excellent service! As an inexperienced wine tasters we needed much guidance. Malia helped us out and picked out perfect wines for us. She even helped me pick a great wine for my mom! Would highly recommend visiting the tasting room!
4. Maysara Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By U1874WQdonnas - Boise, United States
Anotjee wineey suggested we visit jerw - and we're glad we did! All five wines we tasted were VERY GOOD! Was particularly impressed ny rheir pinot rose' - the best I've ever had! All three couples bought wine, and one of us joined their wine club. We enjoyed talking with the owner and kearninv anout her family.
5. Bells Up Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Micro-boutique, un-domaine and always open by appointment, Bells Up Winery composes handcrafted, classically-styled Oregon Pinot Noir with grapes sourced primarily from micro-growers located on the northern side of the Willamette Valley. As one of Newberg's newest labels, we make approximately 400 cases annually and offer a small selection of other Oregon-grown and produced varietals. Bells Up Winery's tasting room is always open by appointment for private, seated tastings with winemaker Dave Specter (plus we are open to the public during event weekends at Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving). The tasting fee is $20 per person, deducted from a minimum $75 per person wine purchase.
Reviewed By st8byst8
With so many wineries to choose from in this area it's hard to decide where to start. We chose Bell's Up because the name intrigued us. We arrived on our first day of winery visits to discover a lovely table set for us with a menu of the wines we would be tasting, light snacks, water and of course wine. We loved hearing Dave tell about their journey into wine-making, and naming their wines after selections of classical music. The best part was tasting the wine! We had vowed to not join any wine clubs this trip, but we made an exception for Bell's Up. Excellent wines reasonably priced. We just received our first shipment and can't wait to enjoy a glass.
6. Coeur de Terre Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
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.
Reviewed By trish777777777
Coeur de Terre is excellent every time. I should know! I bring out wine tour guests for years. Each wine guest loved the education, learning about soil, the wonderful staff, incredible views and great wine! It's must visit winery. They also have concerts in summer incl. covid summer. 2 Safe concerts this year. It's a must see! Highly recommend it! Cheers!
7. WillaKenzie Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Discover one of the Willamette Valley's must-see wineries. With award-winning Pinots, breath-taking views and first-class service, WillaKenzie Estate should be one everyone's tasting list.
Reviewed By Winesnobs_Two - Mount Vernon, United States
I planned a wine trip to the Willamette Valley for a group of friends and we started our winery visits with WillaKenzie. I made an appointment ahead and Diane was our host when we arrived. The tasting experience was perfect - the wines were elegant and well presented. If you're planning a trip to this area, do make plans for a visit here - you will be pleased. The surrounding landscape is photo worthy as well !
8. Washington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,532 reviews
This popular park offers miles of trails, an extensive rose garden, a large Japanese garden and a zoo. For information on free shuttles, attraction admission hours and pricing within the park, and maps, visit our website.
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
My wife and I live immediately adjacent to Washington Park in Southwest Portland. In fact, being close to the Park was one of the major reasons we selected the property we bought. We visit it every week without fail. To start with, Washington Park is immense and gorgeous! It is home to the International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Holocaust Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, the city's zoo, arboretum and forestry museum, archery range, tennis courts, walking trails, and much, much more. It would be a world-class destination if it only had the Rose and Japanese Gardens, which are extraordinarily beautiful. But perhaps the greatest draw for me personally are the trees - my ancient, stately friends, covering the hilly terrain, providing shade to walkers like me, and peace to anyone seeking a haven in today's chaotic world.
9. Breitenbush Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Relax body and mind in hot tubs, pools and saunas at this hot springs resort in a lovely mountain, forest and river setting.
10. International Rose Test Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,561 reviews
The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses.
Reviewed By PaulPapich - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
If you are ever in Portland during its glorious summer months, you absolutely owe it to yourself to visit the International Rose Test Garden. It is one of Portland's true gems. Imagine tens of thousands of perfect roses in full bloom, dozens of rose varieties, colors of every hue! Now imagine lovely walks among the rows and rows of roses, the perfume in the air, the tranquil atmosphere, the stately conifers that enclose the Test Garden on three sides, the view of downtown on the fourth, and the happy people taking photographs and stooping to smell the flowers. There you have the Rose Garden!
