Chelsea + John

September 6, 2025 • Grand Ronde, OR
131 Days To Go!

Chelsea + John

September 6, 2025 • Grand Ronde, OR
131 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Explore the Willamette Valley and Wine Country

Willamette Valley

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Visit McMinville

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
(503) 434-4180

Howard Hughes opus, the Spruce Goose is on display here. The collection also features many other aviation and space related artifacts and exhibits. Wings and Waves, a completely indoor waterpark is next door.

Salt Creek Cider House

14500 Salt Creek Rd, Dallas, OR 97338, USA
(503) 831-8006

We love hanging out here! They have amazing cider, and the grounds are spectacular, with a cozy patio, duck pond with included ducks (look out for Walter), and a kids play area. Open limited hours all week, 11 to 6.

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

10995 OR-22, Dallas, OR 97338, USA
(503) 623-2749

West Side Tap House

1594 Edgewater St NW #110, Salem, OR 97304, USA
(503) 990-8805

This is where Chelsea and John met. Forty plus taps of local Oregon brew. No food, but you can bring your own. No kids, unless they have four paws.

Spirit Mountain Casino

27100 SW Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, USA
(503) 879-2350

It isn't Vegas, but it has a great selection of slot and table games. There are many food options, and there is a new MGM Sport Book and a Top Golf Simulator bay.

Explore the Oregon Coast

Cruise along famous US Highway 101. The Coast is a short 30 minute jaunt from Grand Ronde through beautiful old growth coastal forest.

Tillamook Creamery

Picture of Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook, OR 97141, USA
(503) 815-1300

This is THE place where Tillamook ice cream and cheese is made. Driving here, you will even get to see (and smell) the cows that provide the milk. The visitor center was recently remodeled and is an outstanding example of modern timber construction. Sample free cheese, see hows its made, and indulge in a scoop of ice cream or grilled cheese sandwich.

Tillamook Air Museum

Picture of Tillamook Air Museum
6030 Hangar Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141, USA
(503) 842-1130

A great stop if you are in the Tillamook area. The museum artifacts themselves are interesting pieces, but the main attraction is where they're stored. Hangar B is a WWII era airship hangar, 7 acres large, 15 stories high, and over 1,000 feet in length and almost 300 feet wide.

de Garde Brewing

114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141, USA
(503) 815-1635

One of John and Chelsea's favorite breweries. Serving truly unique wildy fermented ales and sours.

Oregon Coast Aquarium

2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365, USA
(541) 867-3474

Rogue Ales & Spirits

2320 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
(541) 819-0101