Trip Ideas

Favorite Toy Stores

It doesn't need to be FAO Schwarz for an enchanting toy land shopping experience. In fact, the charm of smaller mom and pop toy shops in Eugene and Springfield make some pretty magical memories. If you are looking for a hard-to-find collectable or just a much-desired trendy gift for kids or grown…

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Favorite Winter Hikes

Bundle up, pull on a warm hat and boots that can handle the mud – you're going winter hiking! Getting outside when it's cold, wet and maybe even snowy has its own rewards. View nature through its winter lens, the bare bones of trees, dark moss, glittering ice and silence. Here are some favorite…

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Top Things to Do in Winter

From the snowy Cascades to storm-swept coastal beaches, winter brings a new twist on fun things to do across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region — and with outdoor recreation as a natural, regional focal point, there are plenty of fun, seasonal adventures. Winter in Oregon is a fantastic time of…

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Shop Small, Local Businesses for Holiday Gifts

Make your shopping extra-meaningful this holiday season with intentional strategies to give back to the Eugene, Cascades & Coast community with every dollar you spend. Here are several ways to check off the gift list and double down on caring for the community. Not only will these thoughtful gifts…

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Guide To Old Town Florence Shopping

One of the finest collections of boutique shops along the Oregon Coast is found in Historic Old Town Florence. A stroll along Bay Street offers the traditional taffy and t-shirt shops along with unexpected specialty stores including a store dedicated to olives, one jam-packed with kites and another…

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Where to Holiday Shop in Eugene

Whether you want to "shop small" or hit the mall, a shopping trip to the Eugene - Springfield area is easy and fun! Most shopping destinations are near hotels, and with Eugene's network of bike paths and public transportation, it is easy to get around town. Downtown Eugene & The Market District…

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Want To Cut Your Own Tree For the Holiday?

Celebrate the holiday season by chopping down your own tree! This is a challenging yet rewarding day-trip that you can do with the whole family. Before heading out, purchase your tree cutting permit online or pick up a permit at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in Eugene's Market…

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Where is Santa? Find him here!

You don't have to go to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. He loves to visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region every year doing everything from river rafting under the Belknap Covered Bridge to walking through twinkle lights at the Cottage Grove Speedway. We are sharing some of his trip itinerary…

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25 Great Gift Experiences for the Holidays

Feel like we all have too much stuff? How about investing in the things that really bring lasting memories — like time together and finding new adventures. Here are some more regional ideas for gift giving experiences to fill your heart, not your house. 1. Stretch with Goats You've heard of the…

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5 Fantastic Holiday Light Displays

'Tis the season for festive light displays! Many family traditions include touring local neighborhoods adorned with thousands of twinkly lights for the holidays, enjoying the towering lighted trees at malls or city squares or making a pilgrimage to see a lighted covered bridge or spectacularly…

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