Things to do in Eugene
DescriptionEugene is a city in Oregon, on the Willamette River. The University of Oregon is home to the Northwest-focused Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, known for its Asian collections. The Fifth Street Public Market has cafes and locally owned stores. Green spaces include riverside Alton Baker Park, with extensive trails, and Hendricks Park, featuring a rhododendron garden.
Elevation: 430′
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Eugene
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Eugene, OR, USA
Cascades Raptor CenterOutdoor aviaries with many birds of prey
Nature center displaying nearly 50 birds of prey in big outdoor aviaries, plus a wildlife hospital.
Eugene Science CenterInteractive science fun & planetarium
Kid-focused museum featuring rotating hands-on science exhibits & a planetarium.
Fern Ridge ReservoirReservoir with sailing, fishing & more
This 9,360-acre reservoir features boating, sailing, fishing & a variety of water birds.
Hendricks Park80 acres of trails, trees & picnic areas
Eugene's oldest city park, featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & 200-year-old Douglas fir trees.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtHistoric & modern art go-to with a cafe
University art museum with a cafe & store known for its Asian & Northwest pieces since 1933.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum209-acre riverside tree museum
Living tree museum on 209 acres of riverside woods with trails & an annual mushroom festival.
Museum of Natural and Cultural HistoryNorthwest-focused university museum
Small museum affiliated with the U of O showcasing ancient NW peoples & animals, geology & botany.
Owen Rose GardenPicturesque park with lots of flowers
Pretty park with floral displays, picnic areas, biking & pedestrian paths & a performance space.
Spencer ButteProminent hiking peak with scenic views
2,058-ft. butte with Douglas firs & several hiking trails to a rocky summit with sweeping views.
Cafe Soriah384 W 13th Ave
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Compact restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes with a Northwest twist on a heated garden patio.
Excelsior Inn Ristorante754 E 13th Ave
Posh pick in a 1910 bungalow offering traditionally styled rooms & farm-to-table Italian dining.
Izakaya Meiji Company345 Van Buren St
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Japanese small plates, craft cocktails & whiskeys offered in a stylish publike setting with a patio.
Party DowntownBehind Party Bar, 64 W 8th Ave
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Rustic-chic kitchen offering local & organic American cuisine, plus craft sodas & cocktails.
Placido's Pasta Shop120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd #110
Comfy restaurant specializing in housemade pastas, including ravioli, plus salads, beer & wine.
rye444 E 3rd Ave
Closed ⋅ Opens 4PM
Refined French cuisine & craft cocktails in a rustic-chic setting with outdoor tables.
Sabai Cafe & Bar27 Oakway Center
Opens soon ⋅ 12PM
Thai & Pacific Rim standards & specials offered in a modern, sophisticated room plus large patio.
Studio One Cafe1473 E 19th Ave
Bustling eatery offering breakfast & lunch classics in an unassuming space with patio seating.