Things To Do
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
*This is our wedding venue location for the ceremony and reception. Our guests are welcome to tour the space museum for free at any point after the ceremony. Note: Food and drinks are not permitted in the museum exhibit area. Guests wishing to also view the Aviation Museum exhibits (located in a separate building) may purchase a museum ticket and tour exhibits during the normal operating hours of 9am - 5pm. Details: Discover more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including American aviation icon the Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle with its original launch room.
3rd Street (Downtown McMinnville)
Great food, boutique and antique shops, and wine tasting. There's lots to see and do on historic 3rd Street. If you need a pick-me-up, try Union Block Coffee! For dessert, try Serendipity Ice Cream, a vintage Ice Cream Shoppe featuring a player piano.
Oregon Coast - Pacific City
Be on the coast in one hour. Pacific City is a great local spot when visiting the Oregon Coast. Hike the dune lookout to view miles of shoreline and have lunch at Pelican Brewing Company. Take a drive down the historic 101 highway with great coastal views and landmarks.
Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge
On your way in or out of Portland, take a detour to drive up to visit the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. Check out the any of the many waterfalls overlooking the Columbia River, including the most famous - Multnomah Falls.
Wings & Waves Waterpark
Soar and slide your way through the elements of wind and water. The innovative, indoor park creates an atmosphere unlike anything you’ve seen before, a year-round vortex of fun for young and old, inquisitive and adventurous alike. With miles of slides and thousands of gallons of water, there are over a million ways that your family can have fun at the new Wings & Waves Waterpark. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of fun on Friday during the daytime (details to come, tickets may be purchased online or in-person.
Spirit Mountain Casino
Large Casino just 30 minutes from McMinnville offering card games, slots, sports betting, restaurants and more.