Crater Lake is one of Oregon's top natural wonders — and just three hours from Eugene - Springfield. Every year it draws thousands of visitors to view its brilliant blue waters. It is the deepest lake in the U.S. and also one of the purest (Oakridge's Waldo Lake is another extremely pure lake)…
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Shopping for running shoes in TrackTown is high on the list of things to do when visiting Eugene, Oregon. After all this is where Nike's first waffle-soled running shoes were crafted on Bill Bowerman's waffle iron! The running stores in Eugene are also staffed with passionate runners themselves, and…
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The Willamette Valley is robust with farm-to-table offerings year-round. When you visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, explore our culinary highlights and enjoy fresh, flavorful regional menu items. Find out what food Oregon is known for, and what is produced locally each season. Check our…
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Summer brings the promise of endless days spent in some of the most beautiful outdoor places in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon. Waterfall hikes are one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer! Here’s our list of the best waterfalls for road trippers, history enthusiasts and nature lovers…
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Want to road trip but don't have a car? Explore the region beyond Eugene using public transportation. You can hike to waterfalls, mountain bike renowned trails, walk on the beach, shop farmers' markets, sightsee in small towns, hang out at must-visit bakeries and craft breweries, or just enjoy the…
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Coastal marine life provides fascinating sightseeing and photography opportunities! Here is how to explore them. Beaches in Oregon are publicly owned from the water to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. The coastline north of Florence offers rocky shores adjacent sea cliffs, alongside…
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Take a ramble out to Veneta, just outside Eugene. You can explore here even if you don't have a car by hopping on the bus! Lane Transit District (LTD) operates Route 93 (PDF) to Veneta from west Eugene on a daily schedule. On the weekdays this runs morning, afternoon and evening and on the weekends…
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Time to plan the best family vacation ever! Discover new hiking trails, hidden waterfalls, serene camping spots, and find out what's around the next bend in the road. This summer, slow down and take it all in — the birds singing, the bugs crawling and the flowers blooming. Or speed up and charge the…
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All summer long, soak up the live music scene at outdoor festivals, amphitheaters and parks across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Enjoy balmy evenings at Willamette Valley wineries listening to local bands, take the family to an outdoor concert at the Cuthbert Amphitheater or chill in a city…
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Take a fun Oregon road trip to get a flavor of some classic Americana. In this itinerary, you'll taste wine in a bright red barn, see a pro rodeo, travel to the town that inspired "The Simpsons," go axe throwing and keep heading west to the beautiful Oregon Coast. So pack your boots, your camera and…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in the Market Alley in downtown Eugene's Market District. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes…
