There are so many fun things to do in Portland that you have to wonder how people get anything done. There is even more to do just a short trip outside of town. A 50-mile trip to Willamette Valley will bring you to the place that grows some of the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in the country. There are more than 400 wineries within a 45 minutes’ drive, giving you plenty of choice. This breathtakingly beautiful area has a wonderful climate year around.

The picturesque Willamette River runs through the heart of the valley, and to the east, the Cascade Range looms, protecting the valley and offering some fantastic hiking. Check out the Red Hills Market for a bite to eat before setting off to explore the wineries. All of them offer cozy, hospitable wine tasting rooms with spectacular vistas of miles of vineyards and grapes in various stages of growth. The Inn's Jory restaurant is the recommended dinner destination and the Allison Inn & Spa can not only offer you comfortable bed for the night but also an amazing grape-seed facial, a must while you are in the wine country.

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