Pacific Northwest Vacations | Willamette Valley Travel Guide

Willamette Valley

When pioneers finally reached the fertile Willamette Valley after a grueling journey on the Oregon Trail they were rewarded with a veritable Garden of Eden nestled between mountains. Stopping by one of the countless farmers’ markets, you can also enjoy the milk and honey of the region, as well as an abundance of other local produce which has helped to create a seasonal food culture the envy of epicureans across the globe.

With Willamette Pinot Noir winning awards around the world, wine country allows visitors to witness a pastoral landscape preserved through progressive land use planning. Horticulturalists will marvel at the diversity of plant material on display at the Oregon Gardens and cyclists will enjoy how easy it is to navigate the network of trails and bike lanes connecting all their destinations. With the relative abundance of activities throughout and around the valley, you may just want to stay and live the good life.