Adventures in Marion and Polk County - West

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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

The 2,558-acre refuge offers excellent wildlife observation areas, trails that meander through wetlands, upland prairies and oak/ash forest and interpretive exhibits. Home to several threatened and endangered species. Most of the refuge interior is closed to public entry while the geese are in residence from Oct. 1-Mar. 31.
10995 Hwy. 22
Dallas, OR  97338
503-623-2749 or 541-757-7236
www.fws.gov/willamettevalley/baskett

Baskett Slough is birding paradise
Printed by the Statesman Journal on February 27, 2010.
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Black Rock Mountain Bike Association (BRMBA)

Located approximately 15 miles SW of Dallas
503-623-2564
www.brmba.org

Chatoe Rogue Tasting Room
Visit Rogue Ales at our Chatoe Rogue tasting room, tour our hop processing facility and historical Alluvial hopyard, and enjoy our private beach on the Willamette River.
3590 Wigrich Rd.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-9813
www.rogue.com
 
Cherry Hill Winery
Delicious Pinot Noirs and an amazing view of the vineyard. Weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 1-October 1. Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Other times by appointment.
7867 Crowley Rd.
Rickreall, OR 97371
503-623-7867
www.cherryhillwinery.com
Dallas Aquatic Center

1005 SE LaCreole Dr.
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9715 or 503-623-2564
www.ci.dallas.or.us

Dallas City Park

Park St. or Brandvold entrances
Dallas, OR  97338
503-623-4932 or 503-623-2564
www.ci.dallas.or.us

Delbert Hunter Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Park St. entrance, south end of Dallas City Park
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-7359
503-623-2564
www.delberthunterarboretum.org

Eola Hills Wine Cellars
We offer a wide variety of award winning wines at an affordable price. Check out our Sunday Brunch. Tasting room open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
501 S Pacific Hwy 99W
Rickreall, OR 97371
503-623-2405
800-291-6730
www.eolahillswinery.com
Firesteed Cellars
Located in our cellar, our newly remodeled tasting room allows guests to view our wine production while tasting through our award winning fine wines.
2200 N Pacific Hwy W (99W)
Rickreall, OR 97371
503-623-8683
www.firesteed.com
 
Fox Theatre
166 SE Mill St.
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9346
www.dallasfox.net
 
Grand Cru Wine Tours
814 Ashley Court
Monmouth, OR 97361
877-98-PINOT
www.grandcruwinetours.com
 
Independence Heritage Museum

112 S Third St.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-4989
www.orheritage.org

Jensen Arctic Museum

590 Church St. W
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-8468
www.wou.edu/arctic

Johan Vineyards
Come see our beautiful vineyards and enjoy our wines. Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 1-Dec. 23. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris.
4285 N Pacific Hwy (99W)
Rickreall, OR 97371
866-379-6029
www.johanvineyards.com
 
Left Coast Cellars
Enjoy hand-crafted, estate-grown Pinot noir, Pinot blanc and Chardonnay while surrounded by beautiful gardens and old-growth oaks. Tasting Room & Cafe open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Extended Summer Hours: Fri.-Sat. until 7 p.m. June 1-Sept. 1, 2012.)
4225 N Pacific Hwy. 99W
Rickreall, OR 97371
503-831-4916 or 800-831-4916
www.leftcoastcellars.com

Motor Vu Drive-In
In operation since 1953, a great family entertainment venue that shows the latest movies, nostalgic snack-bar and playground for the kids. Minutes from Salem.
315 SE Fir Villa
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-4449
www.dallasmotorvu.com
Polk County Historic Courthouse

Downtown Courthouse Square
850 Main St.
Dallas, OR  97338
503-623-6251 or 503-623-2564
www.co.polk.or.us

Polk County Historical Society & Museum

560 S Pacific Hwy.
Rickreall, OR 97371
503-623-6251
www.polkcountyhistoricalsociety.com

Ritner Creek Covered Bridge

The bridge has Gothic windows, a cedar shake roof and is the only remaining structure of its type in Polk County. 
Located a few miles south of Dallas on Hwy. 223 (King Valley Hwy.), near the community of Pedee.
503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012

Riverview Park

Downtown between C and B Streets
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-4268
www.ci.independence.or.us

Smith Fine Arts Series

35 years of quality arts programming for the mid-Willamette Valley!
Western Oregon University – The Cottage
345 N Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-8333
www.wou.edu

 
Spirit Mountain Casino
The Northwest’s Premier Entertainment Destination - 2000 Vegas-style slots, table games, state-of-the-art Event Center, exquisite Legends restaurant, Cedar Plank buffet, Raindrops nightclub, Mountain View sports bar and luxurious Lodge.
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
800-760-7977
www.spiritmountain.com
Van Duzer Vineyards
11975 Smithfield Rd.
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-6420
www.vanduzer.com
 
Wings of Wonder

5978 Willamette Ferry St.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-0976
www.wingsofwonder.us