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  • Grab a microbrew and sit out in the sun (assuming it's one of the city's 75 sunny days) on 5th Street near the Public Market.
  • Rock climb on Spencer Butte or Skinner Butte, two highly coveted crags located within city limits.
  • Rent kayaks and navigate the rapids on the McKenzie River south of town. The river has multiple put-ins and caters to a wide range of ability levels. Check with local outfitters for more info.
  • People-watch at the Saturday Market, which is held, well, Saturdays on 8th and Oak in downtown Eugene. Live bands and local artisans serve as a backdrop for the University of Oregon's colorful cast of characters.
  • Work at the Woodsmen of the World Hall, Eugene's biggest and best concert venue, in exchange for free tickets. The nonprofit center has multiple volunteer opportunities, including some that give you a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite acts.

Eugene Travel Guide

Although Eugene, with more than 100,000 residents, is the second-largest city in Oregon, tie-dyed T-shirts are more common than silk ties on downtown streets. This laid-back character is due in large part to the presence of the University of Oregon, the state's liberal arts university. On the university's tree-shaded 250-acre campus you'll find both a recently renovated and expanded art museum and a natural-history museum. Adding to the city's diverse cultural scene is the grandiose, glass-gabled Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

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Hotels

Valley River Inn

1000 Valley River Way
Eugene, OR 97401 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $105

Hilton Eugene & Conference Center

66 East 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401-2667 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $89

Campus Inn and Suites

390 East Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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1680 E. 15th Ave
Eugene, Oregon

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This small museum is housed in a building designed to vaguely resemble a traditional Northwest... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Springfield Museum

590 Main St
Eugene, Oregon

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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In a renovated 1908 Pacific Power & Light building, you'll find historical artifacts of the... Read More

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Skinner Butte Park

2nd Ave. and High St.
Eugene, Oregon

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Skinner Butte Park is one of Eugene's largest and most popular parks. Skinner Butte Park features a... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Eugene

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Airport 108.5 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 238.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Eugene

Distance (mi.)
Redmond Bend/Roberts Field 97.0 map
Medford Jackson County Airport 117.1 map
Klamath Falls Kingsley Field 147.2 map

Flight Deals to Eugene

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Sacramento (SAC) to Portland (PDX) $126
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Denver (DEN) to Portland (PDX) $156
Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland (PDX) $178
Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) to Portland (PDX) $197

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