60 minutes NORTH of Salem, Oregon

North of Salem on Interstate 5, 47 miles from Salem, is Oregon's largest city, Portland. Portland is known as the "City of Roses". This major metropolitan area is a nice day trip from Salem. Portland is home to the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and many visitor friendly attractions. Like Salem, Portland is divided by the Willamette River, which makes a beautiful backdrop for the numerous events that are held in the city's riverfront park.

Portland Oregon Visitors Association
Pioneer Square, downtown Portland
701 SW 6th Ave., Ste 1
Portland, Oregon 97205
(877) 678-5263
info@pova.com
http://www.travelportland.com

Northwest of Salem, Oregon

Northwest of Salem via Hwy. 221 is the diverse city of McMinnville. McMinnville has easy access to Hwy. 18 which leads to the Oregon coast. This city is the home of the Evergreen Aviation Museum and The Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute. The museum houses the largest aircraft ever built: the HK-1 Hughes Flying Boat, better known as the Spruce Goose. The quaint downtown offers a unique blend of old and new retail and fabulous eateries. McMinnville is also known for the International Pinot Noir celebration.

McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce
417 NW Adams
McMinnville, Oregon 97128
(503) 472-6196
chamberinfo@mcminnville.org
http://www.mcminnville.org

Yamhill Valley Visitors Association
PO Box 774
McMinnville, Oregon 97128
(503) 883-7770
info@yamhillvalley.org
http://www.yamhillvalley.org