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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West Eugene

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

West Eugene
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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
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
The price is NZ$168 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$168
21 Dec - 22 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! (2,928 reviews)
In general all & all good. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 16 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$176 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$176
24 Dec - 25 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! (1,214 reviews)
Clean big rooms. Booked a room facing the Willamette River and the was great. Plenty of dining option, besides Sweet Waters, the restaurant in the hotel.

Reviewed on 15 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$255 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$255
4 Jan - 5 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! (1,013 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.
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! (43 reviews)
10/10! This place was clean and easy to find with the provided instructions. Parking was a little tough as the alleyway wasn’t very visible (we came in at 11:30pm) however once we found the painted numbers in the lot we were great! Walkable, convenient and a decent space for what we needed. If you ...

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

The 505 Eugene
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)
Always a great experience, every time

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard
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! (330 reviews)
Location was perfect for where we needed to be! We were able to walk to a lot of the places we went, which was wonderful! Great communication with Carolyn! Easy access and the house was nice and roomy. Loved the robes provided! Never had an issue with finding parking right in front of the house on ...

Reviewed on 1 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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