The Glenwood Restaurant in Eugene is a breakfast institution. The menu is huge, but you can’t go wrong with one of their famous scrambles, like the pesto shrimp.
On your way over the mountains, stop by the farm stand at McKenzie River Organic Farm in Leaburg. Pick and pack yourself a picnic.
The Dee Wright Observatory is located in the middle of a massive lava flow and offers panoramic views of the Cascade Mountain Range, as far north as Mt. Hood.
The Kokanee Café in Camp Sherman is one of those places that local foodies have known about for years. Don’t let the rustic setting fool you… This place is some serious eats. Great wine list, too.
Anything at Sparrow Bakery in Bend. Grab their amazing Chicken Waldorf sandwich with Rogue Creamery Oregonzola and hit the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for the afternoon.
The House on the Metolius in Camp Sherman is nestled among 200 acres of meadows and towering Ponderosa pines along a meandering river. Staying here is a life-changing experience.
