Things To Do in Eugene, Oregon

Built in 1888 this home stands on the south slope of Skinner Butte on the north edge of downtown Eugene and was referred to as the Castle on the Hill. Tours of the beautiful old home focus on the families that lived here over the century.

Fifth Street Public Market

The Fifth Street Public Market is the best place in town for shopping.

University of Oregon Museum of Art

The public is welcome to tour this university art museum with a comprehensive collection of Asian art.

Willamette Pass

The Willamette Pass is a ski area offering a variety of recreation to suit every taste, from alpine skiing, snowtubing and boarding, to cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.

Oregon Air and Space Museum

This museum showcases experimental aircraft

University of Oregon Museum of Natural History

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural History is a great natural history museum and this museum's best-known artifact is a pair of 9,000 year-old shoes.

Alton Baker Park

Miles of jogging and bicycle paths originate in this popular urban park.

Chateau Lorane

Chateau Lorane produces a greater variety of wines than just about any other winery in the state, and many of these you won't find at other Oregon wineries.

Willamette River bike trail

A six-mile bike trail along the Willamette River.

Amazon Trail

Located south of Eugene, this trail offers an all-weather track.

This field is a favorite with runners of every stripe.

Chez Ray's North Beach

This is a 100-seat restaurant in a historic theater adjacent to Eugene's bus depot.

Pre's Trail

One of many running paths in Eugene, sometimes called "Tracktown USA," this one is a 3.8-mile riverside loop in Alton Baker Park through a woodsy and scenic area.

Terwilliger Hot Springs

Water emanates from a natural rock formation to fill these six hot springs pools, with temperatures of about 105 degrees.

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

This stadium is home to Eugene's symphony and opera.

Nike Store and Museum

Nike, the famous "Just do it" footwear company, was born in Eugene and celebrates that fact with a museum in its store, which traces the city's history as "Track Town USA."

Telephone Pioneer Museum

Museum shows the evolution of the telephone.

ComedySportz Theater

The Comedysportz Theater is an intimate 99 seat venue. It offers fast paced team on team improv Friday & Saturday nights. The Theater is a non-smoking environment. It is open for all ages.

Downtown Athletic Club

An upscale private health club located in downtown Eugene.

Oregon West Fitness

A popular fitness center for the serious runner.