Trip Ideas

Top Annual Festivals in 2025

Make this the year you see Queen Rhododendron crowned, dance to the beat of the Oregon Country Fair drum tower or find a precious antique! These fun, one-of-a-kind festivals in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region are splendid reasons to visit Oregon this year. Florence Winter Music Festival…

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Best Beer Bottleshops & Growler Fill Stations

Shop a wide selection of local, domestic and international beers at these bottleshops, taphouses and growler fill stations. Taste a range of regional craft beers, enjoy a craft beer flight and make comparisons between breweries or beer styles. Growler fill stations are often a pre-game hub, as…

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Best Brunches & Breakfasts in Eugene

Start your morning at one of these destination-worthy breakfast spots from sumptuous brunches to line-out-the-door diners. Whether you've just rolled out of bed in search of a quick bite or you want the perfect place to entertain guests or celebrate a big day, these top brunch and breakfast…

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Rainy Day Things to Do

Eugene doesn't slow down in the rain. That's what keeps our hiking trails green and our rivers flowing. We know all you really need is rain boots and a hood and you can do all the things you would do on a sunny day. But when you are ready to be inside and out of the weather, try this list of…

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Eugene's Top Urban Wine Bars

As close as Oregon's delightful wine country is, sometimes wine tasting right in town fits the evening's agenda better. Sip amazing local wines at these excellent and convenient urban tasting rooms and wine cellars in and around downtown Eugene. Market District Upscale and fun, the Market District…

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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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Main Street in Cottage Grove

Stroll the historic stretch of Main Street through downtown Cottage Grove. Start at the Chamber of Commerce's visitor information center and meander all the way to Centennial Covered Bridge, a charming covered footbridge built from the salvaged wood of former historic covered bridges. Along the way…

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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…