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EXPLORE EUGENE<br />
PORTLAND<br />
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Eugene beckons the green-at-heart,<br />
PAC-12 sports fanatics, followers of Ken<br />
Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, hippies,<br />
wanna-be hippies, college students,<br />
track & field stars and combinations of<br />
all those types. Settled in the lower Willamette<br />
Valley, Eugene melds tie-dye,<br />
school colors and rainbow flags into<br />
one distinctive community. Miles of<br />
bike paths, and running and hiking trails<br />
combined with a commitment to sustainable<br />
living make this city truly green.<br />
Oregon Duck football draws enormous<br />
crowds of 60,000 in a city of 157,000<br />
during fall weekends. Although the city<br />
caters to the funky side of life, residents<br />
and visitors have access to upscale dining,<br />
lush vineyards, and prestigious concert<br />
facilities.<br />
DO & SEE<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 9<br />
One Field Meal<br />
McKenzie River Organic Farm<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 15-16<br />
49th Annual Dahlia Show<br />
Lane Events Center<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober 13-14<br />
“Dark Side of the Moon”<br />
Eugene Ballet Company<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober 20<br />
Eugene’s Birthday Party<br />
Skinner Butte Park<br />
For more on Eugene travel,<br />
go to <strong>1859</strong>magazine.com/travel<br />
For more information on events,<br />
go to <strong>1859</strong>magazine.com/calendar<br />
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10 <strong>1859</strong> oregon's mAgAzine SEPT OCT <strong>2012</strong><br />
VALLEY RIVER INN<br />
Valley River Inn has been redecorated,<br />
redefined and rejuvenated. A<br />
sentimental favorite since 1973, this<br />
iconic destination has just completed<br />
an incredible transformation. All<br />
guest rooms, meeting and banquet<br />
spaces, Sweetwater’s Restaurant,<br />
the RiverWalk Bakery, and the lobby<br />
have been remodeled with contemporary<br />
charm. Inspired by the close<br />
connection with nature and serene<br />
setting along the Willamette River,<br />
the designers have integrated organic<br />
textures, natural colors and<br />
patterns, a variety of wood tones,<br />
decorative glass panels, enhanced<br />
lighting, and distinctive dcor that<br />
reflect the spirit of Eugene.<br />
Located along the Willamette River in Eugene<br />
Adjacent to the Valley River Center, featuring more than 1<br />
stores and a cinema with IMAX<br />
Five minutes from downtown Eugene, the University of<br />
Oregon and the Hult Center<br />
Two hours south of Portland, with easy accessibility to<br />
Interstate 5<br />
800.543.8266 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene valleyriverinn.com<br />
Located in the heart of the southern Willamette Valley, Silvan Ridge Winery and<br />
Sweet Cheeks winery offer gorgeous vineyard views, award-winning wines, and<br />
complimentary tasting year-round.<br />
sweetcheekswinery.com Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene<br />
silvanridge.com<br />
OAKSHIRE BREWERY<br />
Strength. Independence. Community.<br />
These are the core values behind<br />
the Oakshire name and its motivation<br />
for brewing fine craft beer in Eugene.<br />
Find Oakshire on tap and on shelves<br />
throughout the Northwest, or come<br />
visit the tasting room to sample all of<br />
its year-round beers, seasonals, single<br />
batches, and barrel-aged reserve beers.<br />
Take in some live music, take a tour of<br />
the brewery and take home bottles,<br />
growlers, and merchandise. Oakshire<br />
Brewing craftsmanship defined.<br />
541.688.4555 1055 Madera Street, Eugene oakbrew.com
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