Willamette Valley

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Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley
Wahkeena Falls featuring a cascade and rainforest
Willamette Valley
Chanticleer Point featuring mountains, a river or creek and landscape views

Enjoy wine tours and tastings, forest hikes and city escapes as you travel through the gorgeous green surroundings of Oregon’s principal wine region.

Outdoor adventures, wine tasting and city exploration provide much to see, do and experience in the 150-mile (240-kilometer) length of Willamette Valley. Oregon's famous wine country features more than 700 vineyards. With mountains, waterfalls, fields and forests surroundings its towns and cities, the area is also a place of remarkable and diverse landscapes. Go on a wine-tasting expedition, hike to the top of a rocky summit, relax in hot springs and view art treasures from several continents.

The majority of Oregon's wineries and vineyards are located in Willamette Valley. Join organized tasting tours or travel to wineries on your own. Sample from a huge selection of reds, whites and rosés in tasting rooms and cellars and learn about growing conditions as you stroll through the vineyards.

Beyond the vineyards, explore more of the valley's gorgeous scenery. Hike the Trail of Ten Falls, located in Silver Falls State Park. This loop hike covers almost 9 miles (14 kilometers) and takes you above, below and past 10 gushing cascades. Trek through a forest of ferns to reach the top of Spencer Butte at the southern end of the valley. Soak in natural hot springs in Willamette National Forest.

Rent a bike and cycle along the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. This 134-mile (216-kilometer) route passes past hops fields, vineyards and green-covered hills.

The bikeway continues to SalemOpens in a new window, Oregon’s capital city. Explore its landmark attractions, including the Oregon State CapitolOpens in a new window. Visit some of the valley’s other towns and cities as well.

Delight in the rich cultural scene of EugeneOpens in a new window. Watch a show at the Hult Center for the Performing ArtsOpens in a new window and study American, European and Japanese art at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Tour Albany’s three national historic districts.

Reach Willamette Valley by flying into Portland International Airport or one of the regional airports. Get around to its vineyards, state parks and fascinating cities by rental car or public transportation.

Where to stay in Willamette Valley

Downtown Portland featuring boating, a bay or harbor and picnicing

Downtown Portland

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.

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Northeast Portland

If you're spending time in Northeast Portland, check out sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course and hop on the metro to see more the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rogue Distillery and Public House, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

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Southwest Portland

Sam Jackson Park and Marquam Nature Park are top sights in Southwest Portland, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop to see more sights in the area.

Southwest Portland
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Southeast Portland

Consider a visit to Mall 205 and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Southeast Portland. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station.

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North Portland

North Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Moda Center and University Park Community Center. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station.

North Portland
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Whispering Woods Resort

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