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Willamette Valley

Portland, OR
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Ranked #6 of 281 attractions in Portland
Type: Valleys, Scenic Drives
Activities: Wine-tasting, Dining
Description: Best known for its diverse agriculture, this verdant valley is flanked by the Coast Range and the Cascades.
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Salmon Arm, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Loved the traditional French and Italian style wines, but we were had pressed to find ANY white wines. We tasted a few good ones at Seven of Hearts wines in Carlton, but that was about the extent of what we found. GO TO CARLTON! Great little town with numerous wine tasting store fronts. Lunch at HorseRadish was fantastic. What a... More

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idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

this was a humming visit to penner ash. the last time we came thru, they were closed.we were happy that this day, mother's day..open. the road starts in a flat valley, and steeply winds up a tree laden , small road to the modern winery. it was busy with a mother's day brunch and the tasting room was humming. the... More

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Klamath Falls, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Get up and enjoy the drive. Make sure to take the old highway and slow down. Watch for turkeys and old grain silos. Don't miss the Brownsville museum. Old train cars nothing better.

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Santa Rosa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Love the beauty of willamete valley. Love the co.or of the green hills, the rolling pastures and the amazing wine.

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Rainier, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Traveling I-5 to get from one winery to another won't give you the real essence of the Valley. Salem, Albany and Eugene are OK, and the east-side wineries, particularly Willamette Valley Vineyards, are great, but you get the real feeling of this amazing agricultural area by driving through towns like Junction City, Monroe, Monmouth, Rickreall, Amity, McMinnville, Dundee or Newberg.... More

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EUGENE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

There is a reason why it is often called "God's Country". It is beautiful here. I left when I was 17 and came back full time when I was 66. Of course returned for visits frequently when a way as I could.

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Champaign, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

THE place to travel for the best Pinot Noirs in the world. Lush vineyards all over the place, beautiful drive south of Portland.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Some of the best wineries are just a little south of Portland and extend into the Dundee area. Close to several hundred to choose from. You're sure to find something you like.

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Pacific Northwest
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28 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This valley is one of many beautiful valleys in Oregon.You can enjoy the farmland scenery or go for a wine country tour. Many attractions along the way. Nice parks everywhere!

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Tigard Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The valley is like the green belt of the world in spring and summer, crops are growing and harvesting. Wonderful to take a few hours and sample 3-4 wineries, take a picnic lunch and enjoy.

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