Trip Ideas

Road Trip: Wineries & Covered Bridges

Explore the low rolling hills and family farm lands surrounding Eugene on a charming road trip across Oregon's South Willamette Valley. Along the country roads discover historic covered bridges and intimate wine tasting rooms open for cellar season. Territorial Wine Tour (Day One) Meander through…

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Ten Romantic Things to Do In February

Plan ahead to make sure your loved one feels appreciated in February! It doesn't always have to be dinner and roses... here are some more ideas for a fun and flirty February. 1. Learn Ballroom Dance Steps Together Vault Dance Studio in mid-town Eugene offers a variety of ballroom dancing sessions…

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Spa Bliss

Escape into a soothing spa setting. From massage therapy to relaxing facials, here are a few Eugene day spas offering wellness services that will melt stress away. Foxy Brows Valley River Center Foxy Brows is known best for their threading services — a popular hair removal technique — and they offer…

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Cozy Winter Adventures

Cozy season in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region doesn’t arrive all at once. It seeps in quietly. When the fog settles into the valley, nestling between fir trees, and the rain softens and blurs the edges of the landscape, a different pace moves through life. It’s a call to linger a little longer…

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For a Meal and a Musical, I Always Drive to Eugene

I’ve been in my musical era for a while – I just can’t get enough plucky heroes, insanely choreographed dance numbers and songs sure to stay stuck in my head. My family lives in McMinnville, about an hour out from Portland, but we often prefer to go to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in…

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14 Romantic Places to Stay

Explore 14 romantic places to stay this Valentine's Day. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region offers unique lodging that is just right for making romantic memories. Choose a cabin tucked serenely into evergreen forests, a spacious inn overlooking frost-dusted valley vineyards, a beachy hideaway in…

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A Winter Weekend on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is a magical place in the winter. A winter weekend on the coast might involve powerful ocean storms that make for a dramatic show of high crashing waves best enjoyed from beside a warm fire with a glass of wine or warm, sunny days perfect for a tranquil hike through coastal forest…

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Rainy Day Things to Do

Eugene doesn't slow down in the rain. That's what keeps our hiking trails green and our rivers flowing. We know all you need is rain boots and a hood and you can still do everything you would do on a sunny day. But when you are ready to be inside and out of the weather, try this list of favorite…

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Best Winter Waterfalls

Sure, they're easy to visit in the summer – but intrepid road trippers who bundle up and visit waterfalls in the winter reap the rich rewards of fewer people, more parking and truly unique natural beauty. Skip the warm-weather crowds, pack your jacket and our adventure checklist and check out these…

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Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight

Do you know the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is in quite a few movies? Our small historic towns, lush valley, sweeping coastline and beautiful mountains have drawn film crews from across the country for decades. Discover places you know, or have visited, in Hollywood blockbusters, independent…

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