Location: West Linn
Top Things to do in West Linn
- 1. Oregon City Municipal Elevator
- 2. Bob's Red Mill Tour
- 3. Uncorked Northwest Wine Tours
- 4. Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
- 5. Camassia Natural Area
- 6. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
- 7. Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery
- 8. George Rogers Park
- 9. Willamette Falls
- 10. Oregon City Farmers Market
Top 10 Things to do in West Linn, United States
West Linn is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. Now a southern suburb within the Portland metropolitan area, West Linn has a history of early development, prompted by the opportunity to harvest energy from nearby Willamette Falls. It was named after U.S. Senator Lewis F. Linn of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, who had advocated the American occupation of Oregon as a counterclaim to the British. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 25,109.
Restaurants in West Linn
1. Oregon City Municipal Elevator
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
The Oregon City Municipal Elevator has been in operation for over 100 years. The original elevator was constructed in 1915. It was powered by hydrolics and took about three minutes to reach the top of the bluff. In 1925 it was converted to electric power that was being generated by the water flowing from the Willamette river. The current elevator was completed in May of 1955. It was included on the National Register of Historic places in May of 2014. The elevator is owned by Oregon City and staffed by the Downtown Oregon City Association. Current hours are Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm and Sunday 10am-7pm.
Reviewed By MouseDance - Frederick
This elevator gives Oregon City something unique to brag about, and it's definitely work a few minutes to stop in and see it. But it's really odd. It overlooks the town below and contains panels that flip from old to new as you walk past. They're a bit hard to see, but kind of interesting.
2. Bob's Red Mill Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Tours start at 10 am sharp, M-F. Come and learn about the wonderful world of stone grinding whole grains on a free guided tour of the BRM manufacturing facility. Our friendly 'Grain Guides' provide you with a brief history of how Bob and Charlee Moore championed the goodness of simple, natural whole grains and created a company now respected around the world. You will watch the action of a working mill as seen through our viewing windows. Questions are welcome during a discussion about the healthful benefits of our wide variety of grain products. Everyone leaves with a free sample. Tours generally last about 1 1/2 hours. Following the tour our visitors are invited to travel one mile to our Whole Grain Store and Cafe for lunch and shopping. Both of our buildings are accessible to everyone and families are always welcome.
Reviewed By Paul_R_8208 - Oceanside, Oregon
We toured the factory, which was fun. The tour guides were entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour lasted about 90 minutes. We received some free samples after the tour ended. Next, we ate at the restaurant. The food was tasty and healthy. The portions were large and the price was reasonable. We also bought a number of items from the shop.
3. Uncorked Northwest Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
We will show you why we are passionate about Northwest wine!
Reviewed By dolfandoug - Hoover, Alabama
Great wine tour with plenty of stops at great vineyards. Scott even helped us out with the correct styrofoam box for getting some wine home as checked-in luggage. We asked to go to one particular vineyard and Scott took us there and picked the rest. He had a nice charcuterie tray for us to enjoy at one of the harder to find nice boutique wineries with a great picnic area and view. Speaking of the views - - - outstanding! This is the kind of wine tour you want when you are visiting an area you know nothing about and need some guidance and a ride. Would definitely use Uncorked NW again if we return to Willamette Valley in the future!
4. Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia G - Ajijic, Mexico
We wandered through the Farmers market one Saturday morning in July, sampling the many flavors of Oregon (cherries, peaches, honey, coffee, breakfast tacos...) enjoying live music, smelling the fresh flowers and lavender, and of course people watching. It is a great place for brunch with cafe tables in the back. I liked talking with the vendors, all passionate about their food .
5. Camassia Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Ed T - West Linn, Oregon
Camassia Natural Area is directly behind West Linn High School's football and baseball fields. It extends to the east of Wilderness Park and south to nearly Sunset Avenue. Camassia can be accessed from the high school, Walnut St., Wilderness Park, and other less traveled streets. Dogs are not allowed - even on a leash. This restriction is purported to save local flora and fauna that might be otherwise compromised by canines ( though I have witnessed coyotes, deer, raccoons, skunks, and other free roaming mammals in the area from time to time). The preserve is an ecological wonder sometimes visited by high school science classes, but other than school, I have rarely witnessed very many visitors to the park. The geographic history is fascinating as the area was once a quarry for the nearby Willamette Falls Locks (another very interesting nearby feature) where the basalt columns were mined for the Locks construction more than a hundred years ago. But predating the quarry, the area was wiped clean of top-soil and vegetation by the Bretz (or Missoula) floods many millennia ago. These floods account for the unusual shallow soil, many rock formations, several year-round ponds, and an oak savannah surrounded by meadows of camas lilies (where the area draws it's name) and woods of ferns, douglas fir, fawn lilies, trillium and many other plant species not found anywhere else so saturated by urban sprawl. Yes , there is quite a bit of poison oak - but the old adage should keep you safe. Stay on the paths and "leaves of three - leave it be"
As almost no one goes there, Camassia Natural Area is a great place to have a quiet exploration without ever really straying far from home.
6. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Official End of the Oregon Trail in Oregon City, Oregon. The visitor center is a state welcome center with free travel information, itineraries, and brochures. Also find the country store gift shop and visitor lounge with complimentary coffee and tea. The interpretive center offers the "Bound for Oregon" featured film, genealogy assistance for descendants of pioneers, and exciting and interactive exhibits that include period games and crafts like candle dipping and making a rag doll or journal. Outside the Interpretive Center, enjoy the heritage garden, a guided walk of one-thousandth of the trail, and Abernethy Green with pioneer lawn games and 24/7 signage implementing smart phone technology.
Reviewed By margaretcov - Portland, Oregon
We took out of town guests from California to Oregon City and decided to give the Center a visit. Earlier friends said that it was not much. That was not true. It turns out that they had gone somewhere else. I enjoyed the entire exhibit and think I read every sign. It would have been more fun with children given that they could make candles and churn butter. The movie is outstanding, based on letters and diaries of travelers who had been on the Oregon Trail. We plan to take more visitors. Oh, and the gift shop - wonderful selection especially of toys from that era.
7. Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Susan M - Portland, Oregon
I visited with friends during a wine tasting afternoon. The place was busy with people of all ages enjoying the weather and nice grounds. There was live music, wine tasting, and a freshly grilled food option. There were whole families picnicking on the grass area, enjoying the wine and music. There were many tables available on the patio to enjoy the atmosphere. It's a great place to hang out on a weekend afternoon if you enjoy wine.
8. George Rogers Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Rosemary W
There is a small dirt beach that is popular with families and paddle boarders. There is no lifeguard, but the water seems very calm (at least the day we were there). There are informational signs about the history of the area. There are also paths and trails to above the river or creek. Some of the paths are paved or very smooth dirt trails, others are a bit more natural. Much of the walking area is shaded, so it's still pleasant on a hot day. There are a lot of bugs - my bare arms felt itchy as we walked through the woods.
9. Willamette Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By drrkbrnng - Oregon
Willamette Falls is a very large waterfall, and close up pictures make it look stunning. That's the catch, though-close up. Currently there are no good places to see the waterall from unless you are on the water. We barely saw anything besides the general shape, and we tried looking from a couple of different places, including on the Arch Bridge. I did think the nearby abandoned paper mill was haunting and actually quite pretty, but I cannot factor that into my rating of the Falls themselves.
10. Oregon City Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Like2pray - Oregon
We often visit here to pick up fresh produce or a bundle of flowers. It is a clean market area and the vendors are very friendly. Things are priced reasonably also. If you are looking for a larger farmers' market though with a wider variety of vendors, you might try the Milwaukie Farmers' Market. The Canby Farmers' market is much smaller venue.
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