Dinner & Show - Winter Nights Out
It's cold outside! Maybe a little bit wet too... so brighten up those darker winter evenings with the region's bountiful performing arts. Plan a cheerful night out with dinner and a show…
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Your Guide to a Relaxing McKenzie River Retreat
This is hibernation time — when cold weather promotes relaxing indoors. Indulge in your favorite warm drinks, cuddling up by the fireplace and taking an afternoon nap. Grab your comfortable flannels, wool socks and a parka and head into the Cascade Mountains for a cozy getaway. Book Cozy Lodging…
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Cozy Cellar Season Tasting Rooms
Cellar season (November through March) may be the best time to visit your favorite wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Head out into Oregon's wine country for an intimate winter experience at one of these vineyard tasting room locations. Each one has something special to love and…
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Top Annual Festivals in 2026
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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Hotels with the Best Spa Tubs
Unwind, relax and indulge in serenity and comfort by booking a hotel or bed and breakfast equipped with a spa tub. From romantic claw foot tubs to deep soaking tubs, having a room with a fancy, big bathtub makes any getaway even more special. Add bubbles, rose petals or scented oils for extra…
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5 Places to Visit This Winter
Whether you're looking to get cozy beside a fire or brave the winter weather in search of stunning landscapes, this list of top places to visit has what you are looking for. Or maybe you check all five off of your winter list because you're not trying to hibernate…
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How To Get To The Snow
If you want to have a day or two to play in the snow this winter, the Cascade Mountains are calling! Just an hour from downtown Eugene, there are several options for making the most of a snowy adventure. Here are a few of our favorite ways to play in the snow. Take a Shuttle Bus to the Ski Resorts…
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Best Books to Read in Oregon
If you are packing a book for the plane ride, planning to curl up with a good book in a cozy B&B, or stashing a book in your beach bag for the lake or river... here is a list of great books about Oregon or by Oregon authors. Delve into the diverse stories from and about Oregon's people, places…
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Ski Resorts Near Eugene
There are two ski resort destinations near Eugene: Willamette Pass and Hoodoo. The resorts open depending on snow levels, so opening day may be gloriously on the heels of Thanksgiving, or as late as the end of January. But when the lifts are running, these mountains are a paradise for skiers and…
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Favorite Toy Stores
It doesn't need to be FAO Schwarz for an enchanting toy land shopping experience. In fact, the charm of smaller mom and pop toy shops in Eugene and Springfield make some pretty magical memories. If you are looking for a hard-to-find collectable or just a much-desired trendy gift for kids or grown…
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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…