Have you discovered McMenamins Yet?

Jamie

 

"McMenamins is a family-owned company in the Pacific Northwest serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare since 1983. Steeped in art, history and a sense of place, locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels where live music and history talks are the norm, and soaking pools, movie theaters and other fun prevail." 

 

 

in at 5pm or a weeklong streak of heavy rain. It's less appealing to be outdoors, until you’ve

become seasoned to the weather and had proper time to acquire specialized gear. So in the

meantime, what is there to do? There's a huge emphasis on indoor activities, but to avoid the

‘winter funk’ it's important to take time to find new ways to break the monotonous routine of

netflix and chill. This article will highlight the excitement of what a McMenamins Passport may

 

 

 

 

 

restaurants and had a drink. It is probable, as there are McMenamins locations scattered across

the Washington and Oregon area- predominantly along the I-5 corridor. But did you know this

McMenamins passport, that I really took a fascination with the 60+ pubs. McMenamins

locations have a unique history and flaunt a decorative flair. Each of the locations incorporate

the local history into their artwork because they're usually historic buildings, such as

schoolhouses, hotels, chapels, and the like, remodeled to support the restaurant and other

services the brand provides. Every one of them is unique and bizarre in the best of ways. Many

of the locations host special events like history talks, theaters you can dine in, and live music.

This is a place where you can have a weekend retreat with your family, a group of friends or

your significant other. Many of the pubs have overnight accommodations, and still some offer

 

 

 

 

the satisfaction of getting passport stamps and earning prizes. I love the challenge of checking

off boxes and completing scavenger hunts. The passports are available for purchase for $35, at

any of its locations and online. The highlight is that you’re getting rewarded for going out and

doing things! So not only are you breaking out of the ordinary, but you’re also drawn out for a

little adventure into towns and locations that you might not have otherwise visited. Call it the

 

 

 

locations. We enjoy the challenge of acquiring new stamps, deciphering codes, discovering

secret rooms, and winning cool items that we actually use. We’re still nowhere close to finishing,

we enjoy taking our time, however if time is not in your favor consider it an added layer of

 

(once you get the entirety of your passport stamped) is a ‘Cosmic Tripsters Party’ - basically a

big party in your honor, with free drinks, food and entertainment. In addition to the party, you’ll

receive overnight accommodations, a pair of event tickets, happy hour drink prices for a year,

and exclusive merchandise to prove you tackled the passport. So not only do you get prizes

along the way, but you get a grand prize at the end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo credits above: McMenamins Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamie was brought to the PNW originally as a Military spouse, when she began to discover Washington, often on her own using sites like ours. She has now been living here for 6+ years. Although she has ventured all across the PNW she remains in Thurston County by choice, under the guise that there is still so much to see and do. Jamie is a writer, a traveler, an outdoor recreation junkie, and a food and beverage connoisseur- always looking for the next delicious moment. She is a Master in Public Administration with an emphasis in research, writing and outreach. Her greatest honor is setting foot in all 50 states.