No matter what town you visit in Oregon, you’re certain to find friendly folks, great dining, and picturesque scenery. The Beaver State’s small towns are especially charming, embracing rich histories that go back to the Gold Rush era, and offering a wide variety of small businesses.
The little town of Carlton is one of our favorite spots to visit when we’re looking for pastoral, rural scenery and excellent wine. Check it out:
Carlton is a charming small town located in Oregon’s wine country. It’s a rural paradise in Yamhill county, and you’re going to fall in love with this place when you visit.
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The town got its start in the 1840s, and its residents are proud of its agricultural and logging history.
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Explore the town and some of its historic buildings on the self-guided walking tour.
Visit Carlton/Facebook The tour is available on a mobile app for your phone! Click here for more information.
You’ll definitely want to check out the recently restored Carlton Grain Elevator. Built more than a century ago, it’s 110 feet tall, and the most iconic structure in town. Today, you’ll find the tasting room for Flâneur Wines here.
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Residents and visitors alike enjoy views of Mt Hood from the vineyards on the hill…
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…and there are dozens to choose from. Carlton bills itself as “The Wine Capital Of Oregon,” and you’ll soon see why.
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With almost two dozen wine tasting rooms, Carlton boasts the distinction of having the highest tasting room per capita in the entire country!
Visit Carlton/Facebook Shown here is Abbey Road Farm, just one of many gorgeous places to sip a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery.
Carlton is beautiful throughout the year. In the spring, the hills are covered in brilliant red clover…
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…and a summer stroll through the quaint downtown streets is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
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In September, the Carlton Crush Harvest Festival brings wine lovers from all over the state to participate in the grape stomp competitions.
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The winter landscape is a frosty wonderland, and a beautiful spot to snuggle in for a romantic staycation.
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No matter what time of year you visit, you’ll definitely want to stay overnight so you can explore it all! Carlton has more than a dozen adorable B&Bs and vacation homes, so take your pick.
Visit Carlton/Facebook Shown is a pretty vacation home located on Grant Street.
Are you ready to make a trip to the little town of Carlton? Check out the Visit Carlton website, where you’ll find tons of recommendations for your stay.
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The tour is available on a mobile app for your phone! Click here for more information.
Shown here is Abbey Road Farm, just one of many gorgeous places to sip a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery.
Shown is a pretty vacation home located on Grant Street.
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Address: Carlton, OR 97111, USA
