Saturday Market
Eugene
For great fun and a quintessential introduction to Eugene's peculiar vitality, don't miss the Saturday Market, held each Saturday from April through…
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Eugene
Full of youthful energy, liberal politics and alternative lifestylers, fun-loving, eclectic Eugene is a vibrant stop along I-5. Also known as 'Tracktown,' the city is famous for its track-and-field champions – Nike was born here, after all. And while Eugene maintains a working-class base in timber and manufacturing, some of the state's most unconventional citizens live here too – ex-hippie activists, ecogreen anarchists, upscale entrepreneurs and high-tech heads.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Skinner Butte
Eugene
A hike up wooded Skinner Butte, directly north of downtown, provides a good orientation and a little exercise. Eugene Skinner established the city's first…
University of Oregon
Eugene
Established in 1872, the University of Oregon is the state's foremost institution of higher learning, with a focus on the arts, sciences and law. The…
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Eugene
This renowned museum offers a 13,000-piece rotating permanent collection of world-class art, with an Asian art specialty. Highlights can include a 10…
Lane County Historical Museum
Eugene
Most prominent at this good museum is a transportation collection that includes Oregon's oldest, best-preserved running gear (undercarriage) for a covered…
Museum of Natural & Cultural History
Eugene
Housed in a replica of a Native American longhouse, this museum features a variety of displays on Northwest Native American culture and artifacts,…
Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden
Eugene
Thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas erupt into bloom here in the spring, along with dogwoods and daffodils, peaking in May. The garden is part of a…
Eugene Science Center
Eugene
Parents and kids will love this STEM-focused museum, located in Alton Baker Park. Hands-on exhibits about space, the human body and the natural world are…
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