Springfield is a great family destination with a historic downtown, excellent restaurants, shopping centers and lots of parks. We invite you to discover the robust attractions of Springfield. It's a pretty cool place. 1. It's The Simpsons' Springfield — Matt Groening Says So The creator of "The…
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Oregon is known for its lumber industry, wood products and preserved and protected old growth forests. Our communities have a logging heritage, tree-hugging hearts and tree planting spirits! If you desire a little "forest bathing", here is a tree-focused guide to Eugene - Springfield, and the…
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If you are here to run, you'll feel right at home! Eugene, Oregon is celebrated as TrackTown, and runners enjoy getting their miles in while exploring our running traditions and legacy. Festivals and events frequently have a 5K component, and on a daily basis —in all weather— you'll spot runners out…
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Between Eugene and Oakridge, discover an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities from water sports to hiking. Pleasant Hill and Lowell are the small towns tucked between the two larger outdoor destinations — these tiny rural communities are set against a backdrop of state parks, forests…
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Mexican cuisine is wonderful comfort food, often associated with meaningful family moments, celebrations and nights out with friends. In Eugene - Springfield there are many Mexican restaurants to choose including national and regional chains, Americanized spots and authentic eateries - from sit down…
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From hand-stretched noodles to an Indian fusion crunch wrap,Eugene's food trucks and food carts offer casual culinary excellence. These small, mobile vendors are often homegrown start-ups that develop popular followings. Food cart owners tend to source local, fresh ingredients daily. Ordering from a food cart is a great way to enjoy Eugene's local food scene. Below is a list of a few of our favorite food truck pods…
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Where else can you check out these weird and wonderful novelties? Eugene and its surrounding communities are flush with wacky ideas and innovation best expressed when some of us get together to do what excites and delights us. From the solstice to the snowfall, find strange attractions to draw you…
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It feels good to get outside! Spring brings clear and sunny weather mixed with clouds and rain – and the occasional warm, sunny days that hint at the glorious summer that will come. March, April and May are a wonderful time to explore the region's natural and agricultural landscapes. Here are our…
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As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, we start daydreaming a little more about sleeping under the stars and sharing stories around a campfire. Luckily, you don't need to wait for summer to relish getting cozy in a sleeping bag and enjoying the Oregon outdoors. Start your camping season…
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When is the best time to visit Oregon Wine Country? Each season brings something new: the golden vines of fall slowly fade into cozy tasting rooms during Cellar Season, while spring wildflowers eventually turn to summer concerts and picnics. Here's our guide to each season on the South Willamette…
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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…
