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An Under-the-Radar Tour of the Willamette Valley
An Under-the-Radar Tour of the Willamette Valley
Kathleen Squires
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Many visitors to Portland, Oregon extend their trips in order to take advantage of the Willamette Wine Country, the idyllic valley where the roads are practically paved with pinots, both noir and gris. With wine-producing towns such as Newberg and Dundee located about 20 minutes from the city, the majority of travelers tend to stick to the northern part of the region. But there’s much more beyond the northern valley. A mere hour or two of driving south reveals the charms of the less-trodden parts, with a host of working farms, quaint towns, outdoorsy diversions and, of course, excellent winery stops. Wondering how to do it? We created an itinerary for you.
An Under-the-Radar Tour of the Willamette Valley
Kathleen Squires
© Getty
Many visitors to Portland, Oregon extend their trips in order to take advantage of the Willamette Wine Country, the idyllic valley where the roads are practically paved with pinots, both noir and gris. With wine-producing towns such as Newberg and Dundee located about 20 minutes from the city, the majority of travelers tend to stick to the northern part of the region. But there’s much more beyond the northern valley. A mere hour or two of driving south reveals the charms of the less-trodden parts, with a host of working farms, quaint towns, outdoorsy diversions and, of course, excellent winery stops. Wondering how to do it? We created an itinerary for you.