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In just 14 easy-towalk blocks. Sip, taste, stroll and discover in McMinnville, Oregon’s Favorite Main Street. strollmac tastemac winemac brewmac cyclemac
Come take a seat in McMinnville’ You know there’s something special about a main drag when locals refer to it as the community’s “living room.” Downtown McMinnville has been the heartbeat of Yamhill County since before it was incorporated in 1876. The McMinnville of today is rich in history and small town charm. Quaint boutiques, unique shops, and local galleries abound. Music fills the air from our farmers’ market performers and outdoor concerts all summer long, and pours out of our restaurants and pubs on winter evenings. McMinnville was voted first runner-up by Parade Magazine for best mainstreet in September 2014. Locals would agree there is just something so comforting and exciting about McMinnville that sweeps people off their feet. “They are authentic, a little rough around the edges in a beautiful way, and undeniable friendly,” said Sunny Miller, a McMinnville resident. McMinnville is on the rise - blossoming into a trendy scene that has something to offer everyone. The little town wasn’t always thriving. The little town situated in the Willamette Valley began to flourish in the mid 1980s when the wine industry started to blossom. Many of the gems and amenities available in McMinnville are due to the lavish Willamette Valley and vineyards in the surrounding hills. Quality wine deserves excellent food, accomodation and experiences. Locals can sip pinot noir from vineyards just outside the city limits. Pedestrians might pop into Grain Station Brew Works to sample their craft beers, or browse American-made vintage clothes and decor at Rag ’n’ Bone/Mid Mod. Then they can enjoy a five-star meal at Thistle, which buys its produce from family farms within 45 miles. There’s a real homey vibe to McMinnville explore McMinnville and you’ll know what we’re talking about. Take a stroll down Oregon’s favorite main street.
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“How can a town of 33,000 have so many good restaurants in such a compact area? Simple. Tourists come from around the world to explore Oregon wine country, and McMinnville is the epicenter.” Terry Richard, The Oregonian
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A travel guide for exploring McMinnville, OR 05 Getting to Mac
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06 Summer events
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07 Map of downtown
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16 Happenings
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Photo Credits For more information visit the McMinnville Downtown Association located at 105 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, in the home with the stainglass windows on the end of main street.
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Population: 33,000
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McMinnville is located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. It is the largest city in Yamhill County and situated in Oregon’s agriculturally rich Willamette Valley on U.S. Highway 99. Rumor has it Mac is a queit, easy-going city on the Guess you’ll have to come see for 34raise. unique restaurants yourself.
17 wineries and tasting rooms 7 breweries and tap rooms
35 miles from Portland 50 miles to the Pacific Ocean 25 miles from state capital a rocks throw from vineyards at the epicenter of wine country
In just 14 easy-to-walk blocks,sip, taste, stroll and discover in McMinnville - Ore(503) 472-3605 | downtownmcminnville.com | Offical Visitor Guide for McMinnville
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summer events St. Paul Fourth of July Rodeo - 75th annual carnival, fireworks and bull riding July 3-4 Fourth of July Fireworks show at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Yamhill Lavendar Festival July 10-11 McMinnville Turkey Rama - Celebrating its 55th year July 10-11 International Pinot Noir Celebration - A 3-day event that attracts wine lovers from around the world July 24-26 Yamhill County Fair and Rodeo - The oldest fair in Oregon July 29-Aug. 1 Fourth of July Fireworks show at Evergreen Brews and BBQs - sponsored by mac habitatot for humanity
Art & Wine Walk Date: June 20, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT http://www.downtownmcminnville.com/index.php?option=com_con Lemonade Day may 2 specific dates, see our website
pedestrian scale of third street allows for a parkl-like feeling as residents and visitors enjoy shopping, parades, downtown live theater historic and finedistrict restaurants
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comprised of 100 or so commercial buildings of architectural and historical significance on and around third street been recognized by national main street, oregon downtown development association and the international downtown association as an outstanding mainstreet community
thistle - best rest. in OR in shows range of places to ea
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Mac was ranked the number two “Foodiest” city in America by Bon Appétit magazine in 2010
PLATE Enjoy classic American comfort food in a remodeled century-old space voted Business of the Year for their welcoming atmosphere, commitment to the community and contribution to the character of downtown McMinnville. Owners Scott and Courtney Cunningham TYPE: Restaurant PHONE 503.687.1902 ADDRESS 315 NE Third St.
McMinnville is a chef’s kitchen - fresh flowers, tomatoes, local goat cheese, melons, fresh baguettes, peppers, pumpkin sausage and local wine. There’s no better time to be in the Willamette Valley. - Kevin Max, 1859 Oregon’s Magazine
Chrysalis Coffeehouse
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Chrysalis Coffeehouse is the retail wing of Mud River Coffee Roasting. We’re rocking a La Marzocco GB5 and three espresso grinders featuring predom-
inantly single origin coffees. We have a full brew bar, offering coffees via Aeropress, pourover, press pot, Clever Dripper, Che mex
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Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli on-the-go, deli can sit on the street Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli TYPE Grocery Store PHONE 503.472.5740 ADDRESS 251 NE Third St.
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday; 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday WiFi: No Kid Friendly: Yes Harvest Fresh Grocery and Deli is a natural food store committed to quality, customer service, supporting the local community and sustainable agriculture. Our produce department offers a wide variety of local and organic produce. In our grocery department you can find many locally produced products, food items for people with special dietary needs, such as gluten free, no and low salt, sugar free, and organic. Our seafood is fresh, wild caught, sustainably harvested. We sell meats that are locally raised and processed, grass fed, free range and antibiotic and hormone free. We are proud to offer a large selection of locally produced wines and micro brews as well as international varieties.
etc. Are always available for your convenience. Harvest Fresh offers a huge variety of deli trays and party platters, fruit and gift baskets, and gourmet catering for any event large or small.
In the deli you will find homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries and desserts. We have a salad bar and full service coffee and juice bar. Prepared foods, such as lasagna, pot pies, roasted chicken
Nick’s Italian Café
Nick’s Italian Cafe TYPE Restaurant PHONE 503.434.4471 AddRESS 521 NE Third Street
Enjoy classic American comfort food in a remodeled century-old space voted Business of the Year for their welcoming atmosphere, commitment to the community and contribution to the character of downtown McMinnville. Owners Scott and Courtney Cunningham TYPE: Restaurant PHONE 503.687.1902 ADDRESS315 NE Third St. Lunch - 11 am to 3 pm, Monday to Saturday. Dinner - 5 pm to late, Monday to Saturday; Noon to 9 pm, Sunday Backroom Bar - 5 pm to late, seven days a week. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Backroom Bar? No reservations / first-come, first-serve WiFi: Yep Kid friendly: Yep We were local “farm to table” before it was even a thing! Nick’s has been serving great house classics like dungeness crab lasagna, pork and spinich filled ravioli with sage butter sauce, and a pork three-way plate since 1997. We have locally inspired menus for both lunch andn dinner.
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from a profusion of pinots to reds, whites and bubbly
R. Stuart & Co
Hours: pm, to Noon
Noon to 6 Sunday Tuesday; to 8 pm, Wednesday to Saturday. WiFi: Yes Kid friendly: Yes R. Stuart & Co. Winery, located in the Granary District in downtown McMinnville, is the vision of winemaker Rob Stuart and his three partners. Rob made wine for other people for more than 25 years in the Pacific Northwest. In 2001, he and his partners founded their own winery – R. Stuart & Co. We are dedicated to making classic Oregon wines that are as beautiful as they are approachable. The “Big Fire” label is the one we use for our everyday wines. Monday through Friday wines with a weekend attitude! We also make a wide range of Reserve quality wines that are almost all exclusively available from the winery. This includes several Reserve and Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs, two sparkling wines and also the most interesting
best way to discover oregons world-class wines is to visit the source, and mcminnvilles in the heart of oregons wine country. surrounded by yamhill countys 200+ vineyards and 100+ wineries - more than any other county in the state. like the great wine regions of france and germany the area is blessed with a long, moderategrowing season which has proven ideal for such grapes as pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay best way to discover oregons world-class wines is to visit the source, and mcminnvilles in the heart of oregons wine country. surrounded by yamhill countys 200+ vineyards and 100+ wineries - more than any other county in the state. like the great wine regions of france and germany the area is blessed with a long, moderategrowing season which has proven ideal for such grapes as
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The Bitter Monk
bitter monk - bill mueller for photo inner generational, board games, soft pretzels and other food Mid-April - October: 12 pm-10pm, Sunday-Thursday; 12 pm-11 pm, Friday-Saturday. November - Mid-April: 3-10 pm, Monday-Thursday; 12 pm-11 pm, Friday-Saturday; 12 pm-10pm, Sunday. WiFi: Yes. Free. Kid friendly? No Minors We are a craft beer tap room and bottle shop dedicated to craft ales, lagers, and ciders. We feature 16 always rotating taps and 100 curated bottles of diverse styles; from hoppy NW IPAs, traditional lagers, sours, Belgian Trappist beers and more all served in their proper glassware. Discover your new favorite beer or brewery over a pint or two, custom flight, or pick up a bottle or fill a growler to go. Beyond the beer, we ofwwwcorner space, beer centric snack menu, local sports on our 70� TV, and live music on Friday nights. Prost!
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wander our charming, tree-lined and oh-so-strollable streets
bike friendly signs check out oregon sight - what makes a bike friendly town? last summer, oregon tourism commission public restroom first aid kit other requirements? an example is grain station (picture of sign in their window?) ask dan syrock for bike routes or link to routes around mac or in the valley? travel/cycle oregon - bike camp happening this year? bike racks with flower pots
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wander our charming, tree-lined and oh-so-strollable streets
During the town’s resurgence, 15 blocks were added to the National Register of Historic Places, many lined with the brick buildings that replaced the first structures built by settlers who arrived on the Oregon Trail.
“One thing I enjoy having McMinnville as a Street: the flower boxes, the outdoor tables a trees. The combination creates an almost fan the sidewalks. What I see here reminds me o where space is at a premium as pedestrians w history: mac was on founded by william t. newby, the sidewalk. I have experienced no diffic a pioneer from McMinnville, Tennessee to do so. arrived in OR on Ithe first wagon that is the situation re like it and mytrain preference came west during the Great Migration of 1843 newby built a gristmill at the west end of thirst street, below the present city library. construction of this mill was the primary reason for the growth of the city. mac became a town in 1876. in 1892 the city had 2 public schools, 2 banks, 2 dlour mills, 2 newspapers, 5 churches, a county courthouse and a college
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McMinnville for the day
a 48-hour itinerary to help make the most of your time in Mac
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Eat an omlette at Wildwood Café Devour a banana split from Serendipity Snack on a peach from Granary Market Enjoy tots and a view at McMenamins
Breakfast: Wildwood Café An off-the-wall breakfast diner, best-known for their homemade Wildood toast, Marionberry jam and eccelectic anitque signs.
Dinner: McMenam
A rooftop bar situated 5 stories abov with a breathtaking view. Indoor and
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Lunch: Granary Market A Saturday Market that sells fresh, seasonal and local produce year-round from regional farmers. Stop by The Garden Shed for a fresh piece of fruit or vintage knick-knack.
Drink: The Old Oak Mac’s craft-beer/sports bar with 8 rotating NW beers on tap, 50+ bottled beers, a full-cocktail menu, growler fills and keg sales.
Sip a brew and play pool at The Old Oak
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Feast your taste buds at Valley Commissary Drink a Pinot Noir at Elizabeth Chambers Cellars Sample exotic EVOO at Third Street Oil
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Sweet Treat: Honest Chocolates A chocolate and confection kitchen. Enjoy treats like salted honey caramel, naturally-flavored cream centers, dark chcolate ganache
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Dinner: Third Street Pizza A pizza joint and movie theater all in one. Enjoy NewYork style, hand-tossed pie while watching the latest blockbuster hit.
Indulge in a savroy sweet from Honest Chocolates Eat pizza in the theater at Third Street Pizza
Sample: Third Street Oil and Vinegar A specialty food and tasting room with more than 50 different Extra Virigin Olive Oils and Aged Balsamic Vinegars. Try an infused EVOO like Persian Lime or Black and White Truffle Oil.
Drink: Elizabeth Chambers Cellars A quintessential Oregon winery that specializes in Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley housed in the historic power plant. $10 flight, waived with a $30 purchase.
Turkey rama
30th Annual Turkey Trot - 8K Run - 5K Run /Walk Date: July 11, 2015 Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT Website: http://www.mcminnville.org/about-mcminnville-area-chamber-of-commerce/turkeyrama/ Event Description: Join us for the 30th Annual Turkey Trot! This is a newly CERTIFIED race which includes an 8K Run, and a 5K Run or Walk. This is a benefit for the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce. We’ve also added the opportunity for you to create a Team. Wheth-
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Brown Bag concert series held during lunch hour on thursdays from june through august at third and davis streets. people of all ages fill the plaza to enjoy a variety of regional talent who is playing? insert graphic that i create last two concerts are evening concerts from 5:30 -7. local food trucks will be there. old oak is going to set up a bar here to serve brews
Farmer’s Market
held on thursday afternoons june through mid october on third and cowls streets. famrers market may 31-oct 8 $3 in kids bucks - kids day is last thursday of june, july and august. every thursday 1-6 live performer graphic