Eugene Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A university city with a wide range of bars, outdoor activities, entertainment andcultural attractions.

Eugene in Oregon, USA is a city of over 150,000 people. It is 105 miles to the southof the state capital, Portland. Discover the local culture of this city, visit museums andheritage sites and enjoy the range of fun outdoor activities.

Stroll through the downtown area to see how the locals spend their days. For arelaxing family lunch, take a picnic to the park. Hendricks Park, Mount PisgahArboretum and Alton Baker Park are just some of the green spaces you can enjoyin Eugene.

Browse local art galleries and museums to see works by local and internationalartists. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art located at Johnson Ln or the ScienceFactory Children’s Museum and Exploration Dome situated on Leo Harris Pkwy,are some of the most popular museums.

Step back in time with a visit to the Museum of National History situated at E 15thAve.

Take in a show at one of the city’s theatres. Options include the Hult Centre forPerforming Arts, McDonald Theatre or the Cuthbert Amphitheatre.

When it is time to get active, try your hand at water sports such as canoeing andkayaking, water skiing, swimming and sailing or go boating.

Take a day trip from Eugene to enjoy the region. Enjoy some time outdoors and gomountain biking, bird watching or hiking.

Winter visitors to Eugene can go skiing, snowboarding, or snow shoeing in themountains. Summer guests flock to the golf courses. Popular golf courses in Eugeneinclude Eugene Country Club, Riverridge Golf Course and Oakway Golf Course.

Where to stay in Eugene

Hult Center for Performing Arts showing modern architecture and a house

Downtown Eugene

3/5(1 area review)

Downtown Eugene is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Saturday Market and Hult Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.

Downtown Eugene
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Harlow

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Harlow, PK Park and Autzen Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Harlow
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Amazon

While visiting Amazon, you might make a stop by sights like Amazon Trail and Rexius Trail.

Amazon
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Cal Young

While visiting Cal Young, you might make a stop by sights like Oakway Center and Willamette River.

Cal Young
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East University

If you're spending some time in East University, Matthew Knight Arena and Hayward Field are top sights worth seeing.

East University
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West Eugene

While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.

West Eugene
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
The price is NZ$167 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
NZ$167
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,917 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
The price is NZ$194 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
NZ$194
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Owen Rose Garden are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,239 reviews)
Staff is always friendly. Clean comfortable rooms.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Valley River Inn
Graduate by Hilton Eugene

Graduate by Hilton Eugene

4 out of 5
66 East 6th Avenue Eugene OR
The price is NZ$252 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$252
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Super cute decor, room was cozy with two queen beds, nice view of downtown and surrounding hills.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard

Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard

Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Oakway Golf Course are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
Host left prompt information and was friendly and thorough! The space is lovely and cozy and well-arranged. The mattress was a little firm but clean and pleasant and some people like a firm mattress. It was a private, comfortable little spot and would be probably be ideal for parents visiting students ...

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard
The 505 Eugene

The 505 Eugene

3 out of 5
505 Willamette St Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Shelton McMurphey Johnson ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Great place to stay. No complaints.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The 505 Eugene
Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors

Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors

Eugene OR
Stay at this holiday home in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Territorial Vineyards and Wine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
Honestly, the house was great and location was good. However, we had people in front on side walks and going down the alley at all hours of day and night. You would hear voices at 3 in the morning and sounded like they were in back yard but was the alley.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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