Trip Ideas

Plan a Relaxing Vacation

Contemplative and meditative experiences are abundant throughout the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Find your little piece of peace and quiet for a relaxing vacation getaway that soothes the soul and restores the mind. First, book a comfortable retreat place for the center of your stay. Add in…

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Guide to Late Night Dining

The event has wound down, the show is over, the match complete, the victor declared... but your evening is still in full swing! Where can you go for a late night meal, a nightcap or a cup of coffee? Finding late night restaurants in Eugene may not always be easy—despite being a college town, many…

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How to Visit Creswell & Cottage Grove Without a Car

You've heard of these small towns' charms, you have an afternoon open for exploring historic covered bridges and you are tempted by the delicious pastries talked about from Creswell Bakery... but no car. Fortunately, that isn't a hurdle! There is a daily public bus route from Eugene that will take…

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World Class Wine Tour

Indulge your senses by exploring Oregon's wine country on a two-day tour of some very special boutique wineries along Territorial Highway. Taste the region's lauded Pinot Noir wine, enjoy an abundance of farm-to-table gourmet offerings and soak up the beauty and quiet of the Willamette Valley. For…

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Plan an Exhilarating Adventure

Bucket list adventures that turn up the adrenaline guarantee an exciting vacation! If you reach for the energy drink over the cup of tea, if you charge forward instead of hanging back, if you want bragging rights to share on social media - then discover these thrills awaiting you in the Eugene…

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Plan a DIY Urban Art Experience in Downtown Eugene

Indulge your artistic side with an inspirational artists' retreat—try a new medium, take a challenging workshop or just immerse yourself in arts of all kinds. Downtown Eugene, Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood and Springfield's historic district offer serene settings for plein air, clinics and studios…

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A Day Trip to Coburg

Coburg is a delightful historic town just north of Eugene that makes a perfect destination for the day. Immerse yourself in 1800s architecture, antique and boutique shopping, and rustic country living with a slower paced day lingering in the parks and cafes. University of Oregon students…

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Father's Day Top Ten Things To Do

Ready for some fun with Dad on Fathers' Day? Here are ten ideas to celebrate his awesomeness in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region! SaveSave 1. Host a Classic BBQ Fire up that backyard grill, but make it extra special this time. Instead of a packet of hot dogs, pick up some local, hand-cut steaks…

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Explore Our Communities

Two people look out toward the ocean from a high point with railing.
: 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…