Attractions & Events

Attractions

 

The area surrounding Martha’s Cottage is rich with activities and points of interest—fine dining and wine; history and museums; theater, music, and fine arts; rivers, lakes, and ocean beaches; farmers’ markets, gardens, orchards, and nurseries; hills and mountains; shopping; health spas; indoor and outdoor recreation . . . and much more.

Main Attractions:

Evergreen Aviation Museum – Located in McMinnville, this museum is a must for aviation fans. There is an IMAX theatre as well as an upcoming waterpark! For more information, please visit their website.

Lawrence Gallery - Oregon’s foremost purveyor of fine art. For more information about this gallery, please visit their website here.

McMinnville Farmers Market – The heart of the Willamette Valley is the farmers, what better way to celebrate than with fresh produce? For dates and more information, please visit the McMinnville Downtown Association’s website here.

McMinnville Public Market – Find more than just produce at the McMinnville Public Market. For dates and more information, please visit their website here.

Gallery Theatre – The Gallery Theatre has been a McMinnville staple since 1968 and has produced wonderful live theatre ever since. For show dates and times, please visit their website here.

Chehalem Cultural Center – Located in Newberg the Chehalem Cultural Center provides opportunities for the local community and their visitors to experience the various Arts. For more information about the center and it’s goings on, please visit their website.

Red Ridge Farm Nursery – With a little something for every interest, the Red Ridge Farms and Nursery is a treat for the senses. For more information, please visit their website.

Heirloom Roses – Heirloom Roses is a nursery for the rose lover! They have a beautiful selection of roses so you are sure to find one that’s just perfect for you. To do a little browsing or to sign up for their Saturday Academy, please visit their website.

Oak Grove Summer Concert Series – Located at the Linfield College in McMinnville. For dates and bands, please call (503) 434-7369.

For More Things to do and see:

Dayton, Oregon’s Community Website

McMinnville Chamber of Commerce

McMinnville Downtown Association

Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce

Oregon Tourism Commission’s Travel Oregon/Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley Visitors Association

Yamhill Valley Visitors Association

The Willamette Valley Dining

Man cannot live on wine alone. After a full day of wine tasting and vineyard visits, or even after a day of visiting the local attractions the following list of our favorite restaurants is sure to provide a great recommendation.

Favorite Restaurants in the Martha’s Cottage Neighborhood:

Bistro Maison, McMinnville

Community Plate, McMinnville

Crescent Cafe, McMinnville

Cuvee, Carlton

Fab Deli, Dundee

Farm to Fork, Dundee

Fresh Palate Cafe, McMinnville

Golden Valley Brewery, McMinnville – Great for burgers and beer!

Joel Palmer House, Dayton

La Rambla Restaurant, McMinnville

Nick’s Italian Cafe, McMinnville

Red Fox Bakery

The Dundee Bistro, Dundee

The Painted Lady, Newberg

Thistle, McMinnville

Tina’s Restaurant, Dundee