The best part of this location is :
Winter: when heading down from the mountain, just as you can sense cars are slowing due to traffic into town, you turn right and are already home!
All other seasons: away from the brewery crowd and the old mill district concerts, it’s actually only 7 minutes away if you want to join in the fun.
Hikes: no need to drive - trails along the Deshutes river is right there out the back door.