Tillamook Quilt Trail – Tillamook Oregon
Learn about Tillamook County’s remarkable heritage by following the Tillamook County Quilt Trail. The self-guided trail is fun for the whole family and begins at the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce building, which displays a large wooden block painted in a quilt pattern. This unconventional type of trail highlights Tillamook County’s extraordinary heritage, while also drawing attention to the history of quilting in the Northwest. 16 barns and buildings of historical significance can be found along the trail, each marked by an identifying quilt block. The Tillamook County Quilt Trail makes for an enjoyable drive around the Tillamook area and an educational experience that is like no other in the Northwest. The quilt blocks can be found throughout central Tillamook County, off of Tillamook on Highway 101, Highway 6, Wilson River Loop and McCormick Loop.
Started in 2010, the ever expanding “Walk Our Block” quilt trail is an additional self-guided tour that includes 81 different buildings within downtown Tillamook. The “Walk Our Block” tour started as a trail of 30 quilt blocks but has quickly grown to meet the demands of local businesses wishing to be included in the trail. With an identifying quilt block on each building, the “Walk Our Block” tour gives visitors an opportunity to explore the remarkably unique downtown area of Tillamook, while also learning about the history of quilting. Plaques can also be found at each building along the trail, chronicling the building’s history and its significance to the growth of Tillamook. A fun stroll for everyone from history buffs to quilt enthusiasts.
