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Field of Tulips

BULBS & BLOOMS: TULIP & FLOWER FESTIVALS NEAR PORTLAND, OR

Spring means it’s tulip festival time in Oregon, but flower fever continues with these delightful floral attractions and events near Portland, Oregon. Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Every March through May the city of Woodburn, Oregon explodes with color during the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Catch a case of flower fever while strolling through 40 acres...
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Father and son walking on a trail at the Champoeg State Heritage Center

FROLICKING THROUGH FRENCH PRAIRIE OREGON

The story of Oregon is one of fresh starts. Wander through the fascinating history of the French Prairie area of Oregon, where settlers put down roots and started new lives at least a decade before the long line of famous wagon trains headed west. Champoeg State Heritage Area The Champoeg State Heritage Area includes Champoeg...
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Interior of a meeting lounge

UNIQUE MEETING SPOTS

Location, location, location. Ditch the standard white-walled conference room for your next meeting and align place with productivity. Convenient to everywhere, Wilsonville has a slew of anything-but-ordinary meeting venues perfect for gathering, planning and learning. McMenamins Old Church & Pub meeting space holds fast to its hundred-year charm with polished wood floors, high ceilings and...
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Farmlandia Farm Loop

Farmlandia Farm Loop

Venture out into the charming farmlands and vineyards near Portland, Oregon. Head to Wilsonville where you’ll find an abundance of fresh-picked produce, exceptional wines, belly laughs and conversations around a shared table with new friends. The Farmlandia Farm Loop winds visitors through a cluster of 17 farmstands, lavender fields, vineyards, gardens and bakeries. From cooking...
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Silver Falls State Park, the Crown Jewel of Oregon Parks

RIDING THE TRAILS IN WILSONVILLE

There’s no better way to explore Oregon than winding through rivers, forests and fields on horseback. Horseback Riding Near Wilsonville Several gorgeous BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse) trails pepper the area, each a unique slice of the Willamette Valley. Milo McIver State Park is a little-known gem with a trail that wanders for seven miles...
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Horse Shows & Rodeos in Wilson, Oregon

CATCH A HORSE SHOW OR RODEO IN & AROUND WILSONVILLE

Grab your cowboy hat, dust off your boots and embrace the country casual side of the Willamette Valley. Surrounded by lush emerald forests, Hunter Creek Equestrian Park, in Wilsonville, Oregon, is home to a summer’s worth of equestrian shows — from the kickoff Oregon Trail Show in June to the NW Spectacular, the world champion hunter...
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Walking Through Graham Oaks Nature Park in Wilsonville, Oregon

SCOUTING OUT WILSONVILLE’S WILDLIFE

An appreciation for the wild diversity of our unique ecosystem means there are plenty of great places to connect with nature and encounter wildlife in and around Wilsonville. Wildlife Viewing Part of the large Ice Age Tonquin geological area, the Coffee Lake Wetlands in Wilsonville is an important fish and wildlife habitat. Birders will love...
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Langdon Farms Golf Course and Event Venue in Wilsonville, Oregon

THE GREEN LIFE IN WILSONVILLE

Near everything and yet quietly secluded, Wilsonville’s golf courses and disc golf courses are a postcard-perfect day on the green. National golf writers call Langdon Farms Golf Club a “truly unique golf experience.” With 18 holes and a state-of-the-art practice range, it’s consistently rated one of the top courses in the Portland area. The walkable...
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Kayaking at the Willamette River

A DAY ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN WILSONVILLE

The cool, inviting water of the Willamette River is calling. Whether you want to make a splash or see the sights from a new perspective, Wilsonville, Oregon is an excellent launching off point. Throw on a lifejacket, paddle smart and take to the river with a friend for your next aquatic adventure! Kayaking, Canoeing &...
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The exterior of Historic Butteville Store

WANDERING THROUGH WILSONVILLE’S HISTORY

History is everywhere around these parts. Fall under the seductive spell of the Willamette Valley’s rich legacy of dreaming and doing, where every step tells a story. Oregon’s Korean War Memorial In the heart of Wilsonville’s Town Center Park is the Korean War Memorial. A 109-foot long wall of remembrance honors the names of 287...
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