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Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States
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Sunriver is a resort town in Central Oregon. The Sunriver Resort is a major year-round attraction in the region, especially for families, and this article primarily focuses on resort amenities.
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Visit the Oregon Observatory on a clear night and you will be in for a treat. The observatory possesses many telescopes including over ten telescopes between 8 and 20 inches in diameter. Being outside the city there is little light pollution making viewing celestial objects much more clear.
The Nature Center is a great place to learn about the Central Oregon wildlife. It offers a botanical garden, nature trail, and hands-on animal exhibits. The nature trail lets you view a forest and marsh environment, you can also see a resident bald eagle, exotic marsh birds, animal tracks, and a dormant volcano.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. the Woodlands course is a challenge for any player. Winding through the woodlands of Sunriver the course offers an abundance of doglegs water hazards and elevation changes. With its great conditions the Woodlands course is fun for any player.
Enjoy wonderful views of meadows and the marshlands from the actual Sun River. John Fought's design uses many directional bunkers for a fun and challenging golf experience.
One of "America's 100 Greatest Courses" according to Golf Digest. Crosswater is nothing short of a masterpiece as it wanders through the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers, and in and out of the woods. Every hole has five separate tee boxes. Crosswater has housed a few big tournaments including the 2006 men's NCAA final, PGA Tour Champions events from 2007 to 2010, and the PGA Professional Championship 2001, 2007, 2013, and 2017. This course is only open to resort guests and club members.
A family friendly 9-hole course open only to resort guests, homeowners, and golf club members. Named a "Top 10 Destination for Family Golf" by Golf Digest in 2016.
The Cove Aquatic Center is an indoor/outdoor facility owned by the resort that was updated and expanded in 2021. Waterslides, pools, and a lazy river are open year-round.
The Sunriver Homeowners' Aquatic and Recreation Center ("The Shark") is an expansive indoor/outdoor aquatic facility that is open to resort homeowners, and guests of homeowners (including renters) year-round. If renting, the homeowner must provide you with a "Recreation Plus Card" as part of the rental to get in. This should be rolled in to the cost of the rental, but be sure to inquire when booking. In the off-season, the outdoor pools are closed, and the indoor facilities are open to the general public for a $10 fee.
Located in the Sunriver lodge, the Meadows restaurant offers "Oregon First" indigenous cuisine. There is a great view of Mt. Bachelor through huge windows in the restaurant. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and special Sunday brunches.
Defintely the best pizza place in Sunriver, and one of the best in Central Oregon. They also serve salads, sandwiches, pasta and espresso drinks.
12 rotating taps of microbrews from Central Oregon, classic music on a record player, and a large patio.
Located at the resort lodge.
Sunriver features lodging, meeting and wedding facilities, golf, spa, ski packages, and recreation.
The Village at Sunriver is the main retail center at the resort, with over 25 shops and restaurants to peruse, including a grocery store.
The Marketplace is a small grocery located at the north end of the resort near the Cottonwood entrance. A gas station is located adjacent to the market.
The Sunriver Business Park is located adjacent to the resort. Some retail is located here, but it is the main place to find other necessities such as the library, the post office, a hardware store, and auto repair services.
By car
Sunriver lies 15 miles south of Bend on US Highway 97. From US-97, you can take Cottonwood Road (exit 151) to the north end of town, or take S Century Drive (exit 153) to the south end of town.
By foot
Sunriver has over 30 miles of well maintained paved paths designated for pedestrian use (biking and walking).
By bike
Biking is a very popular mode of transportation in Sunriver since there are many bike rental shops and over 30 miles of paths that go anywhere in town.
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