Celebrate the holiday season by chopping down your own tree! This is a challenging yet rewarding day-trip that you can do with the whole family. Before heading out, purchase your tree cutting permit and map online or at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. The permit…
Read More
Delve deep into knowledgeably curated wine cellars and shop for international, national, regional and boutique wine selections. Locally-owned wine shops are a treasure trove of personal-assistance and informative shopping. Enjoy the wine cellar ambiance while choosing wine for your table, holiday…
Read More
Get in the seasonal spirit with some festive entertainment! For theholidays go see traditional favorites like the Eugene Ballet's "The Nutcracker", or tap into merriment with spoofs. Enhance your evening out with dinner or dessert (or both!) before the show, and a holiday lights tour after. From caroling choirs to contemporary plays, celebrate all your favorite things…
Read More
The farm-to-table experience is approachable and thriving in Eugene. Come experience inspired dishes reflecting the region's bounty from Dungeness crab, salmon fresh from the local rivers, mushrooms foraged from the foothills to produce grown on small family farms and grass-fed beef from local…
Read More
Over a dozen South Willamette Valley wineries invite visitors to taste their wines and see their vineyards and winemaking operations. Most local wineries are within twenty miles of Eugene - Springfield, and even on the busiest summer days the region has lighter traffic than many other wine tasting…
Read More
Stay right on the river in a well-situated McKenzie River lodge or cabin. Throughout the autumn into winter, the forests are thick with bright fall leaves set against the dark evergreens, the air is crisp and the charming accommodations are cozy. If you need a riverfront getaway to soothe your soul…
Read More
Shopping can be more than just buying an item or two; it can be delightful browsing, filling your senses with colors, textures and aromas. Some boutiques focus on elaborate displays that spark the imagination, or some stores create a labyrinth-like experience where you wander from room-to-room…
Read More
Hiking in the rain is an invigorating Oregon experience. All you need are some good hiking boots for puddles, a steady step (it can be slippery on the trails), a water bottle (always) and a rain jacket with a hood. See our Adventure Checklist for more hiking tips. Once you are out in the rain, on a…
Read More
The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area, located just off Interstate 5, offers a multitude of activities and attractions. You may find yourself here for an Oregon Ducks football game, a concert, visiting your college student or chasing that waterfall hike you saw on Instagram — but now that you are…
Read More
One of the Oregon Coast's leading destination towns is the historic riverfront in Florence, OR, just off Highway 101. Historic Old Town Florence is centered along Bay Street which runs along the river. At the east end there are docks and the Port of Siuslaw. Discover the scenic boardwalk and harbor…
Read More
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…
