Eli's Guidebook
Things to Do
Easy hiking trails with incredible views of surrounding area.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Coville RoadEasy hiking trails with incredible views of surrounding area.
Our favorite park in the area. Take a stroll along the river near the new hotel and view ospreys nesting.
North Riverside Park
Deann DriveOur favorite park in the area. Take a stroll along the river near the new hotel and view ospreys nesting.
For all levels of kayakers, this family run business provides kayaks and transportation for a half day or full day trip on the Willamette River. We love the half day trip from Independence Riverfront Park to Mark Lloyd Park - it’s scenic, peaceful and a great trip for bird watching!
Independence Kayak Rentals LLC
5760 Talmadge RdFor all levels of kayakers, this family run business provides kayaks and transportation for a half day or full day trip on the Willamette River. We love the half day trip from Independence Riverfront Park to Mark Lloyd Park - it’s scenic, peaceful and a great trip for bird watching!
Our favorite beach day trip! Hike the dune for incredible views and finish the day watching the sunset and drinking locally brewed beer from Pelican Brewing.
Pacific City Beach
Our favorite beach day trip! Hike the dune for incredible views and finish the day watching the sunset and drinking locally brewed beer from Pelican Brewing.
Gorgeous waterfalls and views. Our favorite day trip for hiking! It’s about an hour away so pack a lunch to fully enjoy all 10 waterfalls.
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20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastGorgeous waterfalls and views. Our favorite day trip for hiking! It’s about an hour away so pack a lunch to fully enjoy all 10 waterfalls.
Mountain biking paradise! Carefully crafted trails for a variety of levels just 25 minutes away.
Black Rock MTB Trails
22505 Black Rock RdMountain biking paradise! Carefully crafted trails for a variety of levels just 25 minutes away.
Wine Tasting
Illahe Vineyards and Winery
3275 Ballard RdTaste local wines in a relaxed scenic setting
Airlie Winery
15305 Dunn Forest RdLocal wine in a beautiful setting
Delicious wood fired pizza and locally made wines. Our personal favs are the estate pinot noir and Mediterranean pizza :)
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Ankeny Vineyards & Winery
2565 Riverside Dr SDelicious wood fired pizza and locally made wines. Our personal favs are the estate pinot noir and Mediterranean pizza :)
Food Scene
Momiji Sushi Bar & Restaurant
183 Main St WYummy sushi in an iconic historic building
Our fav spot for pizza and locally made beer. The deep fried pickles and John Day pizza are amazing!
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Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
370 South Main StreetOur fav spot for pizza and locally made beer. The deep fried pickles and John Day pizza are amazing!
Jubilee Champagne and Dessert Bar
296 S Main StAdorable spot for champagne and dessert!
Delicious tacos and burritos served inside a Mexican Market. Order the pastor and carnitas and you won’t be disappointed! Delicious birria served on the weekends as well.
Mi Casita Market
834 North Main StreetDelicious tacos and burritos served inside a Mexican Market. Order the pastor and carnitas and you won’t be disappointed! Delicious birria served on the weekends as well.
Silk Thai Cuisine
268 South Main StreetIncredible Thai food in a historic building. The panang curry is amazing!
Delicious fresh pastries and bread near the river. A fun Saturday outing! Highly recommend the quiche :)
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Ovenbird Bakery
215 S Main StDelicious fresh pastries and bread near the river. A fun Saturday outing! Highly recommend the quiche :)
The Sippery
169 Main Street WestAdorable coffee shop within walking distance! Delicious bagels and avocado toast :)
Seriously delicious Mexican food from Michoacán featuring homemade tortillas and excellent birria - slow cooked beef that is insanely tender and flavorful. Order the beef quesabirria and you won’t be disappointed.
La Uvita Feliz
Seriously delicious Mexican food from Michoacán featuring homemade tortillas and excellent birria - slow cooked beef that is insanely tender and flavorful. Order the beef quesabirria and you won’t be disappointed.
Hiking
Beautiful, fairly easy hike that connects to several other MacDonald forest trails and Peavy Arborteum.
Calloway Creek Trail
Beautiful, fairly easy hike that connects to several other MacDonald forest trails and Peavy Arborteum.
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Monmouth Independence Trolley
The trolley is a fun way to get around town and it’s free! It runs Monday-Friday 7:00-9:00, Saturday 8:00-10:00 and Sunday 8:00-6:00. The nearest stop is on Monmouth Avenue outside the Natural Sciences building on Western Oregon University campus.