Veneta - Fern Ridge

Adjacent Fern Ridge Reservoir and at the crossroads of Willamette Valley's beloved Territorial Highway (known for its many boutique wineries) and Highway 126 to the Oregon Coast, is the country town of Veneta. A natural stopping place on any excursion, Veneta not only offers several restaurants, stores and an electric vehicle charging station; it is a springboard into robust outdoor adventures and farm-to-table immersive experiences.

Access the region's largest lake from the many day-use parks, campgrounds, marinas and boat ramps that surround the lake. Enjoy fishing, sailing, water skiing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Watch the mist rise from the marshes as a Great Blue Heron takes flight and the sunset tints sailboats dreamy colors. Birders are rewarded with Osprey, Bald Eagles, Herons and Belted Kingfishers. Hike along the shoreline trails and watch for beavers, coyotes and deer.

Tour the rural vineyards and boutique wineries. Soak up the country quiet with Oregon's best Pinot swirling in your glass. Visit charming family farms and shop from roadside stands. Cycle or ride horses along the country roads.