Eugene Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eugene which includes a sunset, a city and mountains
Eugene which includes a sunset, a city and mountains
Eugene featuring rapids and rafting as well as a small group of people
Eugene featuring outdoor eating and a park as well as a couple
Eugene featuring a small town or village, heritage elements and street scenes

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.

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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
Beautiful park with miles of trails.

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
HDR Panorama of Mount Pisgah

West Eugene

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

West Eugene
Empty Spring Walkway University of Oregon

East University

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

East University
Defazio bike bridge

Cal Young

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

Cal Young
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
The price is AU$149 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$149
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,943 reviews)
Desk staff seemed overwhelmed. Wouldn’t bring extra blankets to the room. Food in lounge was cold and couldn’t eat. No hot water in morning in entire building. Horrible way to start the day. Room was outdated and door didn’t feel secure. Not even close to a highly rated hotel that I saw in other ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
The price is AU$162 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$162
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff was helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Valley River Inn
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown

2 out of 5
390 E Broadway Eugene OR
The price is AU$129 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$129
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eugene. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean, nice. The staff was kind and efficient

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
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.
Cozy suite with a private courtyard

Cozy suite with a private courtyard

Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and housekeeping. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Oakway Golf Course are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The bed was super comfortable and everything was really clean. The bathroom is spacious with a ton of counter space. On the last morning, there was a dog that I believe was the hosts that barked quite a bit that caused interruptions in sleep and continued to bark into the late morning. It set our ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Cozy suite with a private 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! (46 reviews)
The apartment was nice and had a decent build out. However, I found this part of town very loud and concerning for propery crime. The windows were very thin and there was alot of traffic with loud exhaust and a man with a cart blaring a song at full volume as he walked down the street. You could ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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! (383 reviews)
Great location and comfortable stay for our time in Eugene.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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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