Hotel Tips

It helps break up the long summer road trip. There’s an outdoor pool, which is a great and usually surprising amenity for a motel at this price point. After a long day of driving through the valley, a cool dip in the pool can be incredibly refreshing. It offers an uncomplicated yet welcoming space in which to unwind further before reappearing on the road or before going out for an evening meal.

Put the motel in the middle to perceive the area’s full, beautiful, and natural splendor through a drive along the South Santiam River into the Cascade Mountains. A very important hint is to allocate one day to visit the breathtaking Foster and Green Peter Reservoirs; they’re only a 30-40 minute drive east of the motel. This area presents fine scenery, good walks, boating down an opportunity, and a fantastic leap into the Oregon wilderness.

Make the short five minute drive into historic downtown Lebanon for a much better dining experience. Charm your taste buds with the area’s fresher fare-available at charming, locally owned restaurants rather than fast food chains by the motel. A great local tip: check the community calendar for the annual Strawberry Festival in early June; the major local celebration is a fantastic cultural experience.

When he knows it’s a very primitive, budget motel, the wise traveler comes prepared. One smart thing to do is stop at a large supermarket in town—at Safeway—and pack breakfast foods, drinks, and snacks for the in-room refrigerator and microwave. This will save you money and be far more convenient than searching for breakfast in the morning and trying to start your day there.