PLAN YOUR VISIT TODAY AT: omht.us/mainstreets Walk the stores and resturants of Historic Willamette Main Street. HISTORIC WILLAMETTE MAIN STREET: Where Wine Greets The Waterfront West Linn’s Historic Willamette Main Street sparkles with small town charm. Whatever your palate, there are restaurants along Willamette Falls Drive with plenty of outdoor seating, including the Willamette Garage Food Cart Pod. Allium Bistro creates dishes with local, seasonal ingredients and pairs them with more than 50 wines by the glass. Other options include beverages at Willamette Ale & Cider House (home of Queen Orchard Cidery), Thai, Mexican and Chinese cuisine, sushi, burgers, pizza and coffee bars. Visit the Leisman/Elligsen House and pick up the Historic Willamette Walking Tour booklet which guides visitors through the Willamette National Historic District. A quick 0.3-mile walk from the district will take you to Willamette Park, where the Tualatin River meets the Willamette River. Seasonal kayak and other watercraft rentals are available for guests to access the water. MILWAUKIE MAIN STREET: New Access and Reasons to Visit Milwaukie’s Main Street has experienced a boom recently. The MAX Orange Line Light Rail offers convenient transit to or from Portland, and the Trolley Trail makes biking or walking between Gladstone and Milwaukie a beautiful, sculpture-filled breeze. A vibrant wall-sized mural downtown welcomes you to restaurants, Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod and, across the street, Decibel Sound & Drink, recognized as a top cocktail bar in the Portland area. And remember to stop in to browse locally made goods at Made in Milwaukie. One block west of Main Street, Milwaukie Bay Park anchors downtown, complete with a boat launch and an amphitheater-style lawn that is perfect for picnics and performances. DOWNTOWN OREGON CITY: History Meets a Modern-day Pioneering Spirit The official end of the Oregon Trail overlooks Willamette Falls and is steeped in Oregon Tribal heritage, as well as immigrant and industrial heritage. While you might be familiar with the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail used by pioneers in the mid-1800s making their way out West, did you know that Willamette Falls was the location of the nation’s first long-distance transmission of electricity in 1889? Downtown Oregon City retains this pioneering spirit. You can see it in specialty shops, including White Rabbit Gifts, an independent bookstore selling locally made gems. A 0.5-mile walk from downtown takes you to the riverfront and eNRG Kayaking, where you can rent flatwater boats and stand-up paddleboards or book a guided paddling tour to Willamette Falls. And remember to refuel with food from the Corner 14 Taphouse and Food Carts or you can head across the street for a beverage at Oregon City Brewing. Milwaukie Bay Park offers easy river access and incredible views.
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