Willamette, OR

Willamette Valley

World-Class Wine and Outdoor Adventures

Widely known for its lauded Pinot noir, whose roots date back 50 years ago, the Willamette Valley is 150 miles long and up to 60 miles wide making it Oregon’s largest American Viticultural Area. Recognized as one of the premier wine producing areas in the world, in addition to Pinot noir the region consistently earns top honors for other such cool-climate varieties as Pinot gris, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc. Wine Enthusiast named Willamette Valley 2016 Wine Region of the Year.

However, don’t let the allure of the grapes fool you. The Willamette Valley is home to far more than worldclass vineyards and wine tasting experiences. The Trail of Ten Falls boasts a patchwork of impressive waterfalls, many of which are more than 100 feet high. There’s plenty to be found in Salem, Oregon’s capital city, which is not just the political center of the state but rich with culture, heritage and history with easy access to the Willamette River.

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Other activities include the Black Rock Mountain Bike Area for mountain bikers of intermediate to extreme skill levels only. Its four areas offer both free-riding and human-built features, all with ride-arounds to help you get down safely. With visibility of up to 200 feet, Clear Lake is considered one of the best spots for freshwater diving in America. You can also simply look down and marvel at the remains of an ancient forest.

Grab a paddle and discover the remarkable Willamette River – on the Willamette River Water Trail. Flowing through forests, meadows, parks, farms and cities large and small, this nationally recognized water trail connects communities and visitors to Oregon’s celebrated Willamette Valley. Canoe, kayak, SUP, raft or drift boat – all of these craft can be used at Willamette Water Trail campsites.

Throughout the spring and summer of 2021, the McKenzie Regenerative Travel Project will bring travelers to the McKenzie River Corridor, where they’ll spend a weekend volunteering and enjoying all the region has to offer, including beautiful lodging options and exciting outdoor recreation. These trips will also combine tourism and stewardship, offering travelers hands-on forest restoration aimed to help public lands and communities affected by the catastrophic Holiday Farm Fire, which burned nearly 175,000 acres along the McKenzie River in the summer and fall of 2020.

Willamette Valley

The Valley is home to several unique overnight accommodations. Located in Oregon wine country, Abbey Road Farm is a working 82-acre farm, with an interesting spin of a bed & breakfast inside of authentic grain silos. For another picturesque getaway, check out Sweet Springs Family Farm. Just 40 minutes away from Eugene, this quaint bed & breakfast allows you to experience the beauty of Oregon in a serene farm setting. For a more secluded option on Airbnb, consider Wine Country Tree House & Herbal Farm, the small family farm located in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. Just ten minutes from Newberg, the TreeHouse was built by The Treehouse Master himself, Pete Nelson of Animal Planet’s TreeHouse Master. Enjoy the serene atmosphere of nature and privacy located near

Newberg’s award-winning wineries and boutique restaurants. The Treehouse Retreat in Philomath features tree trunks growing through the deck, bunk beds and a full-sized bed under the eaves.

Culinary options abound throughout the region. Located inside of the Allison Inn & Spa, Jory Restaurant is one of the most luxurious options in wine country. Also, the Painted Lady offers a refined dining experience. Set inside a turn-of-the-century Victorian home, it features Oregonian haute cuisine by chef and owner Allen Routt.

With so much to see and do in the Willamette Valley, an overnight visit is never enough. Instead, pack your bags for a week’s stay or longer and let the charm of the region whisk you away.