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 showing modern architecture and a house

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.

Cal Young
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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
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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.

East University
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
The price is RM350 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
RM350
RM395 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! (2,927 reviews)
Front desk staff offered to help us with our bags - bar closed at 10 pm after cfp game when it was full and we wanted food and drink Housekeeping excellent

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
The price is RM407 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
RM407
RM460 total
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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! (1,244 reviews)
All was wonderful

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Valley River Inn
Graduate by Hilton Eugene

Graduate by Hilton Eugene

4 out of 5
66 East 6th Avenue Eugene OR
The price is RM531 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
RM531
RM600 total
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Great staff, clean room, so far the stay has been wonderful!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Graduate by Hilton Eugene
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.
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! (44 reviews)
Great place to stay. No complaints.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The 505 Eugene
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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