Guidebook for Willamina & Surrounding Spots

Suzan
Guidebook for Willamina & Surrounding Spots

Entertainment & Activities

Within a 30 minute drive or so, there are some favorite spots. Enjoy!
Carlton, Oregon--Nearby entertainment in a quaint setting in a small town with many other wine bars and more. Worth an evening trip. (Don't miss the wine bar next door with chocolate pairing. Oh ya!). Call ahead for the schedule. They usually have live music 6-8pm the first and 3rd Saturdays of each month, year round.
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The Horse Radish
119 W Main St
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Carlton, Oregon--Nearby entertainment in a quaint setting in a small town with many other wine bars and more. Worth an evening trip. (Don't miss the wine bar next door with chocolate pairing. Oh ya!). Call ahead for the schedule. They usually have live music 6-8pm the first and 3rd Saturdays of each month, year round.
Great sport (fastest growing sport in America). Easy to learn. Easy for all ages. Only about 35 minutes from the Owl's Loft, on the way to Salem. Located across from the Dallas Aquatic Center where you can swim (by appointment only as of this update).
Dallas Pickleball Courts
1001-1099 SE Barberry Ave
Great sport (fastest growing sport in America). Easy to learn. Easy for all ages. Only about 35 minutes from the Owl's Loft, on the way to Salem. Located across from the Dallas Aquatic Center where you can swim (by appointment only as of this update).
About a 25 minute drive in the direction of Salem from the Owl's Loft, this is a nice course with friendly players. If you go on Sunday afternoons around 3pm and play 'till dinner, ask the players where everyone is eating dinner. Nice folks!
Cross Creek Golf Course
13935 OR-22
About a 25 minute drive in the direction of Salem from the Owl's Loft, this is a nice course with friendly players. If you go on Sunday afternoons around 3pm and play 'till dinner, ask the players where everyone is eating dinner. Nice folks!
This SMALL outdoor public pool is nice for young kids, and for those who want to be in the sun. And the ice cream cones a block away....worth the trip.
Carlton Swimming Pool
225 W Grant St
This SMALL outdoor public pool is nice for young kids, and for those who want to be in the sun. And the ice cream cones a block away....worth the trip.
Only a 10 minute drive from the Loft (on the way to Lincoln City), the Casino is full of not just slots. There is a play center for children, bingo, entertainment, and 24/7 food available! Legends is where we often eat there as it is quiet and nice. But the buffet...yep. You won't leave hungry or disappointed.
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Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
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Only a 10 minute drive from the Loft (on the way to Lincoln City), the Casino is full of not just slots. There is a play center for children, bingo, entertainment, and 24/7 food available! Legends is where we often eat there as it is quiet and nice. But the buffet...yep. You won't leave hungry or disappointed.
About a 30 minute trip to McMinnville--a must see. This is the new home of the famous Spruce Goose and more. Plan a whole afternoon. You can even enter a pool through an airplane on the roof! There is an IMax theater, a couple museums, an outdoor playground and more. Check it out!
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way
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About a 30 minute trip to McMinnville--a must see. This is the new home of the famous Spruce Goose and more. Plan a whole afternoon. You can even enter a pool through an airplane on the roof! There is an IMax theater, a couple museums, an outdoor playground and more. Check it out!
About an hour away--but worth the trip, especially if you have kids. Make sure they are open, and taste the ice cream!
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Tillamook siers darbnīca
4165 N Hwy 101
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About an hour away--but worth the trip, especially if you have kids. Make sure they are open, and taste the ice cream!
Pickleball anyone? Swim? About a 30 minute drive away, you'll find dedicated Pickleball courts at the Lower Park and indoor swimming at the McMinnville Aquatic Center campus. Google to find the address and hours.
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
600 NE 2nd St
Pickleball anyone? Swim? About a 30 minute drive away, you'll find dedicated Pickleball courts at the Lower Park and indoor swimming at the McMinnville Aquatic Center campus. Google to find the address and hours.
Spirit Mountain Casino is about a 10 minute drive from Willamina. There you can find the usual at casinos (including Bingo) as well as concerts, and dining.
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Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
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Spirit Mountain Casino is about a 10 minute drive from Willamina. There you can find the usual at casinos (including Bingo) as well as concerts, and dining.

Arts & Culture

Lincoln City is a great place to experience. It is about 45 minutes away, past Spirit Mountain Casino and Otis Cafe and Devil's Lake (where you can rent boats, etc). During many months of the year, some of the glass blowing shops in Lincoln City make glass floats that are dropped on the beaches for guests to find and keep. You can watch the artists make them as well. Kite flying is a big hit at Lincoln City. And good clam chowder at many places like Moes.
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Lincoln City
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Lincoln City is a great place to experience. It is about 45 minutes away, past Spirit Mountain Casino and Otis Cafe and Devil's Lake (where you can rent boats, etc). During many months of the year, some of the glass blowing shops in Lincoln City make glass floats that are dropped on the beaches for guests to find and keep. You can watch the artists make them as well. Kite flying is a big hit at Lincoln City. And good clam chowder at many places like Moes.
In Willamina's oldest church building, learn about early logging pioneering and farming. Timbertown USA!
Willamina Historical Museum
188 NE D St
In Willamina's oldest church building, learn about early logging pioneering and farming. Timbertown USA!
You are in lumber country. See equipment people used to use, appreciate how easy we have it! They also have regular events like live bands and activities. It is about a 15 minute drive from our place.
Yamhill Valley Heritage Center - Yamhill County Historical Society
11275 SW Durham Ln
You are in lumber country. See equipment people used to use, appreciate how easy we have it! They also have regular events like live bands and activities. It is about a 15 minute drive from our place.

Drinks & Nightlife

In McMinnville, you'll find food and entertainment at McMenamins. Visit the cellar and the outside roof top bar, and other queer things. Worth a meal there and visit down town McMinnville!
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McMenamins Hotel Oregon
310 NE Evans St
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In McMinnville, you'll find food and entertainment at McMenamins. Visit the cellar and the outside roof top bar, and other queer things. Worth a meal there and visit down town McMinnville!
In Willamina, Wildwood has food and entertainment. Open Mic night on Sundays. Visit their web site to learn about when they have different bands (and when they are open). Experience small town America.
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Wildwood Hotel
150 NE Main St
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In Willamina, Wildwood has food and entertainment. Open Mic night on Sundays. Visit their web site to learn about when they have different bands (and when they are open). Experience small town America.
This is one of our favorite wineries. New outdoor seating area. This is not the winery to go to for the views. But if you want to buy good wine at a good price point....take your wallet.
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Zerba Cellars Tasting Room
810 OR-99W
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This is one of our favorite wineries. New outdoor seating area. This is not the winery to go to for the views. But if you want to buy good wine at a good price point....take your wallet.
Near Willamina, we frequent Fort Hill Restaurant. It is very near Spirit Mountain Casino. While we have not gone to the music venues, I know they have them in the bar area which has a covered outdoor area.
Fort Hill Restaurant
8655 Fort Hill Rd
Near Willamina, we frequent Fort Hill Restaurant. It is very near Spirit Mountain Casino. While we have not gone to the music venues, I know they have them in the bar area which has a covered outdoor area.

Parks & Nature

We are surrounded by beauty on our hill and close beyond. This section shares with you some of our favorite spots, but there are many more! If you are with us in the spring, google how to find our Niagra Falls!
In Salem, nice walking / hiking trails. Beautiful Oregon. Camera buffs--worth hauling your camera. Water falls. Forest. Just....Oregon at it's best.
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Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway Southeast
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In Salem, nice walking / hiking trails. Beautiful Oregon. Camera buffs--worth hauling your camera. Water falls. Forest. Just....Oregon at it's best.
About a mile away, this quaint park with it's stream running through it is a great nearby piece of nature. Take a left at the bottom of our driveway, then a right onto Silverado, then watch for the signs to the park on the left. (It is before Buck Hollow Road so if you see that road, you've gone too far).
Blackwell County Park
About a mile away, this quaint park with it's stream running through it is a great nearby piece of nature. Take a left at the bottom of our driveway, then a right onto Silverado, then watch for the signs to the park on the left. (It is before Buck Hollow Road so if you see that road, you've gone too far).
Trails Galore--under 15 minutes away. This nearby Oregon experience is for those who like to walk, hike, and and bike. Feel the beauty of Oregon by being surrounded by thick woods that are filled with ferns and wildlife. At the bottom of our driveway, turn left to the T. Turn right onto Willamina Creek. Drive about 2.8 miles, turn left onto Coast Creek. Drive for a few miles, stay right onto Gilbert Creek for 2 or so more miles, then a right at the OHV Whipup Flat Motorcycle Trail head sign (taking you onto Bald Mountain Road--a dirt/gravel road that any car should be able to handle June-Oct or so). Drive all the way up to the top where you'll find a big parking area with trail heads everywhere you look. Find a trail and enjoy the serenity of Oregon. (Wear shoes/boots that can get dirty, and that ideally have grip). There are trails that can be done by all ages, especially the one to the far right as you drive into to the parking area. Keep pets on leashes and children with you!
Whipup Flat OHV Staging Area
Southwest Bible Creek Road
Trails Galore--under 15 minutes away. This nearby Oregon experience is for those who like to walk, hike, and and bike. Feel the beauty of Oregon by being surrounded by thick woods that are filled with ferns and wildlife. At the bottom of our driveway, turn left to the T. Turn right onto Willamina Creek. Drive about 2.8 miles, turn left onto Coast Creek. Drive for a few miles, stay right onto Gilbert Creek for 2 or so more miles, then a right at the OHV Whipup Flat Motorcycle Trail head sign (taking you onto Bald Mountain Road--a dirt/gravel road that any car should be able to handle June-Oct or so). Drive all the way up to the top where you'll find a big parking area with trail heads everywhere you look. Find a trail and enjoy the serenity of Oregon. (Wear shoes/boots that can get dirty, and that ideally have grip). There are trails that can be done by all ages, especially the one to the far right as you drive into to the parking area. Keep pets on leashes and children with you!
I think this is under an hour away. Be sure to look up the best season for visiting and get exact directions. It is a nice hike (so I've heard).
Oregon’s Niagara Falls trailhead
Niagara Road
I think this is under an hour away. Be sure to look up the best season for visiting and get exact directions. It is a nice hike (so I've heard).
A nice little fishing pond, surrounded by a walking path that dogs and people both enjoy. If you have a dog, or want to fish, this is a great little small town fishing hole.
Hampton Park - Huddleston Pond
Northeast Yamhill Street
A nice little fishing pond, surrounded by a walking path that dogs and people both enjoy. If you have a dog, or want to fish, this is a great little small town fishing hole.
History...and beauty of the land. Take one of many trails for hiking.
Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area
History...and beauty of the land. Take one of many trails for hiking.
Rumor has it that former wildcats used in the Siegfried & Roy's shows are now retired in Oregon, south of Portland. The reviews look great. I have yet to go but this is on my list!
Wildcat Ridge, Oregon 97358, Amerikas Savienotās Valstis
Rumor has it that former wildcats used in the Siegfried & Roy's shows are now retired in Oregon, south of Portland. The reviews look great. I have yet to go but this is on my list!

Groceries

It's close! 3.6 miles away with the basics. And you can pick up the local newsletter, The Bulletin, full of what is happening in TimberTown USA!
Willamina IGA
358 NW B St
It's close! 3.6 miles away with the basics. And you can pick up the local newsletter, The Bulletin, full of what is happening in TimberTown USA!
About an hours drive from us, you'll pass over the bridge into Salem and drive by the water front park (where you can walk or ride a bike on their trails, or maybe secure a ride on their sternwheeler boat. Trader Joe's is a good market with very nice prices and food. I go almost each week, though there are closer markets!
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Trader Joe's
4450 Commercial St SE
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About an hours drive from us, you'll pass over the bridge into Salem and drive by the water front park (where you can walk or ride a bike on their trails, or maybe secure a ride on their sternwheeler boat. Trader Joe's is a good market with very nice prices and food. I go almost each week, though there are closer markets!
Harvest Fresh Grocery and Deli offers a lot of healthy choices. In McMinnville, about 25 minutes from our hill.
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Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli
251 NE 3rd St
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Harvest Fresh Grocery and Deli offers a lot of healthy choices. In McMinnville, about 25 minutes from our hill.

City/town information

Not far from here--a nice little train trip (with a visit to the home made ice cream parlor when the train stops before returning to Garibaldi. Suggest you go in the morning and catch the return train later in the day. Explore the little fishing town during your ice cream stop!
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Garibaldi
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Not far from here--a nice little train trip (with a visit to the home made ice cream parlor when the train stops before returning to Garibaldi. Suggest you go in the morning and catch the return train later in the day. Explore the little fishing town during your ice cream stop!
Great beach area. Sometimes you can see the fishing boats sliding into shore, sometimes there are surfers, almost always there are kids running down the huge sand hill, or exploring the water. The Pelican Brewing Company is here, as well as a taco stand and other options (like ice cream cones). This is our favorite beach area nearby.
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Pacific City
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Great beach area. Sometimes you can see the fishing boats sliding into shore, sometimes there are surfers, almost always there are kids running down the huge sand hill, or exploring the water. The Pelican Brewing Company is here, as well as a taco stand and other options (like ice cream cones). This is our favorite beach area nearby.

Sightseeing

Durant at Red Ridge Farms is where we take all our relatives. On location is the Durant Olive Oil Mill where you can peruse the little gift shop and do tastings of different olive oils and vinegars. (That is way more fun than it sounds). I hope the flowers are in bloom. If you find the right walking paths you'll see farm animals and you will end at the winery. Nearby there are several wineries worth visiting just for the views. This is a good full afternoon, ideally ending in a nice restaurant on 3rd Street in McMinnville.
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Durant at Red Ridge Farms
5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd
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Durant at Red Ridge Farms is where we take all our relatives. On location is the Durant Olive Oil Mill where you can peruse the little gift shop and do tastings of different olive oils and vinegars. (That is way more fun than it sounds). I hope the flowers are in bloom. If you find the right walking paths you'll see farm animals and you will end at the winery. Nearby there are several wineries worth visiting just for the views. This is a good full afternoon, ideally ending in a nice restaurant on 3rd Street in McMinnville.