Bob and Becky’s guidebook
City/town information
Home to the University of Oregon, also known as Tracktown USA. Mostly a college town feel, with a metro area of about 300K. Sporting a wide array of outdoor activities and a world-class Bach Festival in the in the wonderful 2500 seat Hult Center for the Performing Arts.
Close by are miles of hiking/running/biking trails, many wineries, almost as many breweries and the McKenzie River for fishing/rafting. The Willamette River runs through the center of the city.
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Eugene
Home to the University of Oregon, also known as Tracktown USA. Mostly a college town feel, with a metro area of about 300K. Sporting a wide array of outdoor activities and a world-class Bach Festival in the in the wonderful 2500 seat Hult Center for the Performing Arts.
Close by are miles of hiking/running/biking trails, many wineries, almost as many breweries and the McKenzie River for fishing/rafting. The Willamette River runs through the center of the city.
Wineries
Sweet Cheeks Winery
27007 Briggs Hill RdGreat views. Rosy Cheeks is the signature wine
Just below Sweet Cheeks. One of the oldest vineyards in the area.
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Silvan Ridge Winery
27012 Briggs Hill RdJust below Sweet Cheeks. One of the oldest vineyards in the area.
King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyLargest winery in the area with chateau on a hill
Chateau Lorane
27415 Siuslaw RoadNice location with lake view. Eclectic mix of wines.
Sarver Winery
25600 Mayola LnAnother spot with great views and good wine
LaVelle Vineyards
89697 Sheffler RdSome of the oldest vines in the area
Saginaw Vineyard
80247 Delight Valley School RdHave music most weekends
Tasting room in town. Wine maker (and a lot of the grapes) is from New Zealand
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Capitello Wines
540 Charnelton StTasting room in town. Wine maker (and a lot of the grapes) is from New Zealand
Holding down the Whittaker Neighborhood for quite a while
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Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
907 W 3rd AveHolding down the Whittaker Neighborhood for quite a while
Fine Dining
Great Italian. Plan ahead- it's always busy.
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Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveGreat Italian. Plan ahead- it's always busy.
rye
444 E 3rd AveFrench. Excellent
Cafe Soriah
384 W 13th AveMediterranean. A local institution
Marché
296 E 5th AveFrench inspired
Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterTasty Thai
Ta Ra RinThai Cuisine-Eugene
1200 Oak StWe like Thai....
Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
174 E BroadwayItalian right off downtown
Breweries and Pubs
Specializing in barrel conditioned sour and dark ales. Located in wine country beside King Estates.
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Alesong Brewing & Blending
80848 Territorial HwySpecializing in barrel conditioned sour and dark ales. Located in wine country beside King Estates.
Alesong on 5th
248 East 5th AvenueAlesong's town-based tasting room
Best burger in town. We like the 17th St. location over the one downtown
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Cornucopia Restaurant
295 W 17th AveBest burger in town. We like the 17th St. location over the one downtown
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StThe largest bottle shop around. Good tap selection too.
Several locations in town. A NW institution based in Portland.
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McMenamins North Bank
22 Club RdSeveral locations in town. A NW institution based in Portland.
Beergarden
777 W 6th AveNice tap list and several food trucks
• A few of my favorite brew pubs, in no particular order. If they don’t serve food there will be a food truck nearby: Viking Braggot, Claim 52, Falling Sky, Planktown (Springfield), Elk Horn, ColdFire, Oakshire, Ninkasi, Hop Valley, Steelhead, Sunriver Brewing, Gratitude.
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Eugene
• A few of my favorite brew pubs, in no particular order. If they don’t serve food there will be a food truck nearby: Viking Braggot, Claim 52, Falling Sky, Planktown (Springfield), Elk Horn, ColdFire, Oakshire, Ninkasi, Hop Valley, Steelhead, Sunriver Brewing, Gratitude.
Neighborhoods
Lots to do in the Whit. Breweries, wineries, distilleries, and lots of food. Could spend a few days and not go the the same place twice. All within 12 square blocks.
Whitaker
Lots to do in the Whit. Breweries, wineries, distilleries, and lots of food. Could spend a few days and not go the the same place twice. All within 12 square blocks.
University Street
University StreetThe University of Oregon and surrounding neighborhoods.
Saturday Market has been a Eugene institution since 1970. Runs from April to November.
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Eugene
Saturday Market has been a Eugene institution since 1970. Runs from April to November.
Hiking
Miles of trails all within the city limit yet so far away.
http://eugeneoutdoors.com/pdf/RidgelineTrailMap.pdf
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Ridgeline Trail
Ridgeline TrailMiles of trails all within the city limit yet so far away.
http://eugeneoutdoors.com/pdf/RidgelineTrailMap.pdf
Spencer Butte
Part of the Ridgeline Trail. 360 degree view of the area
More miles of trails and views just outside the city limits
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Mount Pisgah
More miles of trails and views just outside the city limits
Follows the Willamette river for several miles. Trails on both sides of the river.
Riverfront Parkway
Riverfront ParkwayFollows the Willamette river for several miles. Trails on both sides of the river.
Kentucky Falls Trailhead
Very nice hike in the Coast Range.
Hardesty Trailhead - Lower
Not far from town
Near Mapleton. A relatively short hike but worth the drive. Especially if going to the coast anyway. Take the back road to Florence from near the trailhead for an adventure. (It was passable the last time I was on it!
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Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead
Sweet Creek RoadNear Mapleton. A relatively short hike but worth the drive. Especially if going to the coast anyway. Take the back road to Florence from near the trailhead for an adventure. (It was passable the last time I was on it!
A few of my favorite hikes in the Cascades. Proxy Falls, French Pete, Tamolich Falls (Blue Pool), Marilyn Lakes, Salt Creek Falls, Three Sisters Wilderness.
Cascade Range
A few of my favorite hikes in the Cascades. Proxy Falls, French Pete, Tamolich Falls (Blue Pool), Marilyn Lakes, Salt Creek Falls, Three Sisters Wilderness.
Biking
Can ride some of Eugene's Ridgeline Trail segments,
In fact, there are miles of connecting trails throughout the Eugene-Springfield metro area.
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Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead
85528 Christensen RdCan ride some of Eugene's Ridgeline Trail segments,
In fact, there are miles of connecting trails throughout the Eugene-Springfield metro area.
Miles of trail on either side of the river as it runs through Eugene. (Lots of walkers too!)
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Willamette
Miles of trail on either side of the river as it runs through Eugene. (Lots of walkers too!)
Fern Ridge Trail
Fern Ridge TrailFrom downtown through the West Eugene Wetlands, to Fern Ridge Lake.
Runs along the McKenzie River for miles and connects to a host of rides up to the high Cascades.
https://mckenzierivertrail.com
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McKenzie River Trail
56621 McKenzie HwyRuns along the McKenzie River for miles and connects to a host of rides up to the high Cascades.
https://mckenzierivertrail.com
A mecca for mountain biking
https://www.cogwild.com
https://oregonadventures.net
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Oakridge
A mecca for mountain biking
https://www.cogwild.com
https://oregonadventures.net
Cycle Oregon- an annual 8 day ride with rotating itinerary
https://cycleoregon.com
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Oregon
Cycle Oregon- an annual 8 day ride with rotating itinerary
https://cycleoregon.com