Take a ramble out to Veneta, just outside Eugene. You can explore here even if you don't have a car by hoping on the bus! Lane Transit District (LTD) operates Route 93 to Veneta from west Eugene on a daily schedule. On the weekdays this runs morning, afternoon and evening and on the weekends it is…
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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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The best local barbecue can be found at these BBQ joints around Eugene - Springfield. From paper plates and picnic tables to comfortable southern-style craft breweries, enjoy delicious eat-with-your-fingers comfort food. Here, it's okay to make a mess when it tastes this good. Eugene Bill & Tim's…
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Take home memories, photos and stories from your Eugene visit — and bring your family and friends that missed out on the trip, a special gift unique to Eugene! Here is a list of the best and most popular mementos to take home as souvenirs and gifts. 1. Tie Dye Anything tie-dye from a t-shirt to…
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Playing in the water can be the best part of summer — and Oregon's got plenty of the wet stuff! From lake shores to shady creeks, there are wonderful inviting places to cool off and feel good. But it's not fun if somebody gets hurt. So please take care of yourself and those around you with a few…
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Here's our starter kit for first-time Eugene visitors; these ten spots will give you just ataste of all the arts, outdoors and farm-to-table food and drink experiences that await you here…
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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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Red berries, white wine and blue skies, summer and the July 4th spirit are definitely alive and well in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. There’s no better place to spend America’s birthday than right here. Here are our top picks for things to do for the Independence Day holiday…
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Eugene may be a small city compared to Portland but it holds its own in the live music scene. Some of Oregon's favorite music venues are in Eugene and those concert halls host some pretty big headliners. Plenty of Eugene music lovers have stories of the time they saw an unexpected band play a cozy…
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Shopping for running shoes in TrackTown USA 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…
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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…
