Oregon’s Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick Experiences

1. Oregon Country Trails

   • Flavors:

     Culinary Experiences

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Wine

   • Region:

     Willamette Valley

   A wholesome country experience. The 40-mile (64-km) agribusiness tour includes stops at wineries, alpaca and sheep farms, orchards, artists, antiques, nurseries and Diamond Woods Golf Course. The trail also offers exquisite scenery for bicyclists and horseback riders.

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2. Three-Day Oregon Expedition to Mt. Hood and The Gorge

   • Flavors:

     Craft Brews

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Lodging

     Restaurants

   • Region:

     Mt. Hood / The Gorge

   You’re excused if you become distracted by the ancient cliffs that shadow your drive up the Columbia River Gorge, or by Mt. Hood’s graceful lines towering over you. They’re a nice preamble to what’s waiting once you arrive: valleys painted with fruit orchards, friendly bistros, and historic inns and lodges that feel just like home. If you’re inclined for making a few discoveries yourself, head over to the south side of the mountain to the Villages …

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3. Food and Wine Trek in Yamhill County

   • Flavors:

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Wine

   • Region:

     Willamette Valley

   Yamhill County is wine country, where artisan vintners craft complex Pinots, and creative chefs use the region’s bounty as their palette for innovative menus. Start at the northern end of the valley, in Newberg, and make a private appointment to visit Chehalem Winery, one of Oregon’s best small premium wineries. Across the street is Rex Hill Vineyards, a retired nut-drying facility that now produces Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Riesling. From Newberg, the rolling hills …

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4. 10 Eastern Oregon Can’t-Miss Foodie Finds

   • Flavors:

     Craft Brews

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Lodging

     Picking & Foraging

     Ranches

     Restaurants

   • Region:

     Eastern Oregon

   Take your pick from a dozen varieties of organic garlic at Bella Main Street Market in Baker City. Step back into frontier history for a locally grown ribeye at Hamley Steakhouse in Pendleton. Get a double order of Foley donuts during Sunday brunch at Foley Station restaurant in La Grande. Bring your camera and board an antique rail car for lunch and the Sumpter Valley fall foliage tour. Snag a fudge brownie fresh from the oven after checking in at the Bronze …

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5. 10 Mt. Hood/The Gorge Can’t-Miss Foodie Finds

   • Flavors:

     Artisan Producers

     Craft Brews

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Lodging

     Restaurants

     Spirits

     Wine

   • Region:

     Mt. Hood / The Gorge

   Meet local farmers and artisan producers at a Farmers Market Brunch at Timberline Lodge. Plan an early lunch of total comfort food with homemade soups and pies at The Soup Spoon in Welches Relax with a pint and a slice at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River. Grab a picnic lunch at South Bank Kitchen and hike to the top of Panorama Point in Hood River, Pick your own heirloom apples and pears at a farm along the Hood River Valley Fruit …

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