Eugene

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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 which includes a house and modern architecture

Downtown Eugene

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

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.

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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.

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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
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
The price is HK$670 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
HK$670
HK$757 total
28 Dec - 29 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! (2,916 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
The price is HK$849 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
HK$849
HK$960 total
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
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! (1,242 reviews)
All was wonderful

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

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 HK$711 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
HK$711
HK$803 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

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.
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! (261 reviews)
Host left prompt information and was friendly and thorough! The space is lovely and cozy and well-arranged. The mattress was a little firm but clean and pleasant and some people like a firm mattress. It was a private, comfortable little spot and would be probably be ideal for parents visiting students ...

Reviewed on 23 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
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! (33 reviews)
We loved this studio! We were visiting family for the holiday and the house was just a little too small for one more couple, so we rented this studio. It had everything we needed and felt warm and cozy, except for the bathroom which was modern, clean, and absolutely lovely. Nothing like lots of family ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Cozy suite with a private courtyard
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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