Guidebook for Vida
Food Scene
The Vida Café is home to the 'Mckenzie Monster', named after Bill Bixby, who loved to order this delicious burger on his frequent visits to one of my favorite valley.
I am a gravy snob...but the Vida Café has some of the best fresh baked biscuits and home made gravy anywhere!
14 locals recommend
Vida Cafe
45641 McKenzie HwyThe Vida Café is home to the 'Mckenzie Monster', named after Bill Bixby, who loved to order this delicious burger on his frequent visits to one of my favorite valley.
I am a gravy snob...but the Vida Café has some of the best fresh baked biscuits and home made gravy anywhere!
Ike's Lakeside Pizza is quick three minute drive downriver.
Along with their pizza they have a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and delicious old school broasted chicken.
A full bar with many taps of craft beer and a variety of liquors make this the place to go on the Mckenzie River...
13 locals recommend
IKE'S PIZZA
44851 McKenzie HwyIke's Lakeside Pizza is quick three minute drive downriver.
Along with their pizza they have a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, and delicious old school broasted chicken.
A full bar with many taps of craft beer and a variety of liquors make this the place to go on the Mckenzie River...
With something for just about everybody, Takoda's is worth the 20 minute drive just East of Blue River.
26 locals recommend
Takoda's Restaurant
91806 Mill Creek RdWith something for just about everybody, Takoda's is worth the 20 minute drive just East of Blue River.
Parks & Nature
The Mckenzie River Trail is a hiking and mountain biking trail riverside trail from Mckenzie Bridge to Clear Lake.
27 locals recommend
McKenzie River Trail
56621 McKenzie HwyThe Mckenzie River Trail is a hiking and mountain biking trail riverside trail from Mckenzie Bridge to Clear Lake.
Wolf Rock is the largest monolith in Oregon about an hour drive from the house.
It can be accessed from the 15 Road off of The Blue River Reservoir.
Swing by the Mckenzie Ranger Station for a map of the area.
Wolf Rock
Wolf Rock is the largest monolith in Oregon about an hour drive from the house.
It can be accessed from the 15 Road off of The Blue River Reservoir.
Swing by the Mckenzie Ranger Station for a map of the area.
A beautiful natural fee area with three hot springs flowing right out of the side of the mountain.
If you're modest beware...clothing is optional!
33 locals recommend
Cougar Hot Springs
A beautiful natural fee area with three hot springs flowing right out of the side of the mountain.
If you're modest beware...clothing is optional!
The hatchery is a fun visit for all ages. Just a few minutes from the house, you can feed the fish, watch the Osprey's fishing for lunch, and view giant Sturgeon right at your feet!
7 locals recommend
Leaburg Hatchery
90700 Fish Hatchery RdThe hatchery is a fun visit for all ages. Just a few minutes from the house, you can feed the fish, watch the Osprey's fishing for lunch, and view giant Sturgeon right at your feet!
Bring your boat and explore this beautiful reservoir just 25 minutes east of the house.
Fish, waterski, or just swim and relax from the shore. You won't be disappointed...
9 locals recommend
Blue River Reservoir
Bring your boat and explore this beautiful reservoir just 25 minutes east of the house.
Fish, waterski, or just swim and relax from the shore. You won't be disappointed...
Another beautiful reservoir just 35 minutes East of the house.
My personal favorite fishing, watersport and overall fun and beautiful reservoir in Oregon.
7 locals recommend
Cougar Reservoir
Another beautiful reservoir just 35 minutes East of the house.
My personal favorite fishing, watersport and overall fun and beautiful reservoir in Oregon.
Entertainment & Activities
Belknap Springs is a resort with pay for access swimming at a hot springs developed in to a pool right on the Mckenzie River about an hour from the house, just above Mckenzie Bridge.
41 locals recommend
Belknap Hot Springs, Lodge and Gardens.
59296 Belknap Hot Springs RdBelknap Springs is a resort with pay for access swimming at a hot springs developed in to a pool right on the Mckenzie River about an hour from the house, just above Mckenzie Bridge.
Sightseeing
The Goodpasture Covered Bridge is one of the few covered bridges left in the United States. It is a wonderful place to take an iconic picture to remind you of your Mckenzie stay.
Goodpasture Bridge
45200 Goodpasture RdThe Goodpasture Covered Bridge is one of the few covered bridges left in the United States. It is a wonderful place to take an iconic picture to remind you of your Mckenzie stay.