Trip Ideas

Plan a Spring Break Road Trip

You've got a week off, a car, some gas money and hopefully good spring weather. It's time to go exploring! Remember before hitting the open road to check off our adventure checklist so that you'll be ready for whatever spring weather rolls in and whatever fabulous adventures you encounter. Here are…

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Road Trip: McKenzie River

As the snow melts and winter withdraws further up the mountainsides, scouting the McKenzie River for emerging wildlife and wildflowers makes an enticing road trip. Flush with a veneer of damp green across the slopes, Highway 126 winds north, paralleling the rushing springtime river. Fishing…

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Road Trip: Creswell and Cottage Grove

Escape into a delightful, undiscovered world of Willamette Valley farms, small towns and waterfall hikes. Start your trip on Highway 99 paralleling the Interstate 5 just south of Eugene. You will arrive shortly in the charming communities of Creswell and Cottage Grove and encounter alpacas, movie…

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Guide to Top Sports Bars

From the Oregon Coast to the Cascades there are many sports bars with HD mega-screens, beer on tap and traditional pub food. Find the best place to settle in and watch the big game and cheer on your team. The region is known for its enthusiastic sports fans, so be prepared for a festive bar…

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A Bakery Road Trip

Indulge in the comforting smell of freshly baked bread along this bakery loop in the Willamette Valley. While gluten-friendly/free options may occasionally arise, this is a tour indulging in wheat. Eugene With so many amazing bakeries here... you might never leave the city limits, but to be a total…

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Candy, Flowers & Romantic Gifts

Sweets for the sweet? Gift your loved one with a box of chocolate, a bag of candy or a bouquet of flowers. For those with a sweet tooth, there are some wonderful chocolatiers or candy vendors to visit. Here are a few inspirations for a classically romantic gift. Euphoria Chocolate Company Eugene's…

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Most Romantic Lodging

From the solitude of evergreen forests to the charm of valley vineyards, to the beauty of pristine sandy beaches, discover some very special places to stay. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region offers unique lodging that is just right for making romantic memories. Curl up in a rustic cabin, luxuriate…

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Ten Romantic Things to Do In February

Plan ahead to make sure your loved one feels appreciated this month! It doesn't always have to be dinner and roses... here are some more ideas for a fun and flirty February. 1. Take a Drive in the Country Winter has its own unique and cozy charms. Take your Valentine on a mystery tour road trip…

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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. Gervais Salon & Day Spa Market District Right in Eugene's market district, Gervais caters to guests at the Inn at the 5th boutique hotel…

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Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Nothing soothes and warms the soul like a bowl of delicious hot soup, particularly on a wet, blustery winter day. Wrap your hands around a cup of soup to go, or order a quart to take home to the family or drop off at your neighbor's house — because everyone needs love these days and soup is…

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Explore Our Communities

Whale Watching at Sea Lion Caves
: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…