McMinnville, Oregon: McMenamins Hotel Oregon + UFO Festival; hotel review + things to do

McMenamins Hotel Oregon  

310 NE Evans St., 503.472.8427.  42 rooms.  Some shared baths.  

Dating from 1905, this 4-story main street hotel is in the center of this small town’s action.  Beds at McMenamins Hotel Oregon are covered in chenille, and antique armoires serve as closets. 

Dining options include the cozy McMenamins Pub on first floor, with two pool tables; the subterranean bistro-style Cellar Bar; and the open-air Rooftop Bar with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the region.

UFO Festival

Held here annually in May.  Admission to most events is free.  Some of the most famous UFO images ever taken were captured here, in this usually tranquil town.  In 1950, farmers Evelyn and Paul Trent’s photos created a frenzy, and the national news media started referring to McMinnville as "Saucerville."



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