Attractions in Eugene
The friendly town of Eugene, Oregon has well earned the title of the "World's Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors." Whether you love to explore the countryside and sail along the waterways, or your tastes lean towards attending performing arts events, visiting wineries and shopping in fascinating local stores. You will find something to make your trip to Eugene a memorable experience for everyone in your party!
For sophisticated entertainment, consider an evening at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts to watch ballets, operas and symphonies. There are also frequent music festivals at the Beall Concert Hall on the University of Oregon campus. For a truly luxurious adventure, hire a local limousine service to take you on a tour of the local wineries in style and safety so you can enjoy sampling all the delicacies along the way.
Bargain hunters’ head for downtown Eugene to the Saturday Market at Eighth and Oak Street, the oldest weekly open-air craft market in the U.S. While you are downtown, don't miss Fenton & Lee Confections on East Eighth Avenue where you can stock up on their award-winning candies. Then wander down to the Fifth Street Public Market to enjoy a gourmet meal or grab a tasty snack before you browse the charming boutiques and galleries featuring local artists.
Ready to take a hike? If you want to treat the family to an easy trek close to town, try the Dorena Dam trail. It is just a mile round trip on a paved fire road that takes you to the gate at the top of the spillway where you can enjoy a wonderful view. Feeling more adventurous? Consider tackling the 8.5-mile McKenzie Trail (either up or down hill) that guides you through old growth forests, past numerous waterfalls and over hewn log bridges to pools fed by lava tubes.
Rent a canoe or kayak to enjoy a peaceful day floating along on the Willamette River, or sign up for an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the nearby McKenzie River. If you like fishing, Fern Ridge Lake is close to town and full of trout, crappie, bass and catfish in season.
As you can see, Eugene has lived up to its motto and developed a cornucopia of activities to keep residents and visitors alike delighted. The biggest problem on your Oregon vacation to Eugene will be deciding what to do next!