The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley

Founded in 2004, the Historic Carousel and Museum is creating a world class carousel complex in downtown Albany that will draw visitors from around the world and contribute to the economic revitalization of historic downtown Albany. Our permanent home is completed. We opened our doors to our wonderful carousel on August 15th, 2017. Visit us and you can watch our carvers and painters at work, and enjoy browsing our gift shop. Our facility offers rooms for birthday and party rentals. Fully handicap accessible. Call us today to schedule a tour. Carousel rides are $2.00 a ride. Tours and admission is free.

Just north of Newberg, a short drive from the center of town, enjoy a setting that is picturesque and intimate with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Please make an appointment to taste a great selection of handcrafted varietals such as CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CABERNET FRANC, SANGIOVESE, ROSE, PINOT NOIR & GRIS and other Bordeaux blends. In addition, a complimentary cheese board will be paired with the wine tasting. The tasting room is Montana style - relaxed, beautiful and down to earth surrounding by forest beauty. You can even reserve the porch or sunroom areas for a private small group gathering. You will feel right at home and walk away understanding more about wines and most probably have met the owners and winemakers. We hope you will come away from this experience having made new friends and with bottles of enjoyable, robust wines. Come enjoy with us!

The Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room in McMinnville provides an opportunity to experience the award-winning wines from one of Oregon's leading Pinot Noir producers right in the heart of Oregon wine country! Tasting flights include the Red & White Daily Flight for $10 and the Reserve Tasting Flight for $15. (With each two bottle purchase one tasting fee is waived.) You can also enjoy a glass of wine while relaxing in our warm and inviting tasting room or enjoy a bottle with friends. Open daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Domaine Divio is open again by appointment only. Please call or email us to arrange your reservation. We're excited to see you! At Domaine Divio, Bruno Corneaux applies his traditional Burgundian crafting skills to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Achieved through minimal intervention and sustainability in respect of the land, the wines emphasize the elegance and complexity of our Willamette Valley grapes. Visit our tasting room to discover the beautiful scenery of the Ribbon Ridge AVA and enjoy a unique experience of Oregon wines in a Burgundian style. Open Thursday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a nationally-renowned science center providing science learning to a range of audiences. Our programming is guided by OMSI’s long-term vision to promote a healthy, innovative, and sustainable society where everyone is prepared to participate in civic life. OMSI’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming helps visitors and program participants master 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. We achieve this through exhibits, classes, camps, traveling educators, and adult programs around the state, making OMSI a trusted educational resource to all Oregonians.

Architecture and history enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to this white, Greek-style building whose rotunda is topped with a gold leaf statue representing Oregon's first settlers. Inside are murals depicting state history, and outside are sculptures, gardens and grounds for strolling or picnicking.

Gilbert House Children's Museum (formerly known as A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village) is a private nonprofit children's museum connected to downtown Salem's Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, Gilbert House provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity. The Museum's mission is to "inspire children to learn through creative play." This is accomplished through fun and challenging exhibits, camps, birthday parties, membership opportunities and outreach programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities. The Museum is composed of three historic houses; the Rockenfield House, Gilbert House and Parrish House.

One of the oldest art museums on the west coast with an impressive collection of Native American and Asian art, plus a large modern and contemporary wing. Rotating special exhibitions bring the best of the art world to Portland.

Explore Oregon’s past at the Oregon Historical Society! Located on the historic South Park Blocks in downtown Portland, the Oregon Historical Society’s museum is open seven days a week and features original and traveling exhibitions that tell stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon and American history. In February 2019, the Oregon Historical Society unveiled a brand permanent exhibit, Experience Oregon, that chronicles the state’s complex history through rare artifacts, hands-on interactives, and digital displays. The Society’s world-class research library is open Tuesday through Saturday and is the perfect place to research a historic home or find a long-lost pioneer relative. Don’t forget to stop by the museum store for a uniquely Oregon souvenir!

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion was a modern home with unique architecture and the latest technology. Experience the story of Portland through the lives of one of its most influential families and get to know the pioneer spirit behind its transformation from “stumptown” to modern, industrial city.