Take relaxation to a new level in Newberg
The friendly city of Newberg is set in the agricultural heart of Oregon, and family farms in the region grow everything from blueberries to Christmas trees. It was once said that Queen Elizabeth would eat peaches only from a specific Newberg neighborhood, and while that story might not hold up in court, it does give visitors a taste of what to expect. The food is delicious, the landscape is breathtaking, and in recent years, nut and fruit fields have given way to some of the country's most respected vineyards.
Great wine, fine cheese, and some history, please
Nestled in Willamette Valley wine country, Newberg is known for great restaurants and some of the world's best pinot noir. It attracts everyone from honeymooners to serious connoisseurs. You can keep the sophisticated vibe going with a visit to the Hoover-Minthorn house, a museum set in the house of Herbert Hoover, 35th President and nephew to John and Laura Minthorn, who ran a Quaker school in Newberg. Something for the kids? There's Chehalem Cultural Center, offering art exhibits, a clay studio, and classes for children and adults.
From migrating waterfowl to miraculous mountainsides
Your Newberg vacation rental will be smack in the middle of one of the most verdant regions of the U.S. Right in town you'll find the Newberg Camellia Trail, a tour of local parks featuring blushing camellia blossoms. Nearby is the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, an essential stopover for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, a foraging heaven for black-tailed deer, and a wetland host to stickleback and sculpin (or "fish," to the uninitiated). Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens require a daytrip, but the hiking trails and mountain vistas are really worth it.
Transportation to and around Newberg
The nearest airport is in Portland International Airport (PDX), located 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field), which is 27.2 mi (43.8 km) away.