Trip Ideas

A Fall Football Weekend in Eugene

Take your trip to Eugene for the Ducks football game to the next level by turning it into a weekend of fall fun and games! With cooler temperatures and fall color spreading across the state, it's a great time to enjoy what Oregon has to offer in the fall…

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A Day at Fern Ridge Reservoir

Plan a day at the lake! Fern Ridge Reservoir is the region's largest lake with a diverse shoreline offering wetlands, marine moorings, campgrounds and parks. Just north of Veneta and west of Eugene, this vast water playground is perfect for sailing, waterskiing, standup paddle boarding, canoeing…

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Plan a Relaxing Vacation

Contemplative and meditative experiences are abundant throughout the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Find your little piece of peace and quiet for a relaxing vacation getaway that soothes the soul and restores the mind. First, book a comfortable retreat place for the center of your stay. Add in…

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Family Friendly Farms Tour

Bring your kids to a farm for u-pick fruit and vegetables or for a special harvest event. Whether picking peaches, crushing apples for cider or taking a hay bale ride into a pumpkin patch, your children can enjoy the farm-to-table experience too. All around Eugene - Springfield and the surrounding…

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Top Summer Golf Greens Near Eugene

From golf courses on the Oregon Coast to courses adjacent vineyards, discover the joy of golf in Oregon. Unique locations, notable course designers and fun, nearby activities to enhance your golf vacation make this region a rewarding golfing destination. Below are some of our favorite courses with…

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A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove

The Cottage Grove mural walking tour is an easy self-guided tour you can do in one day. Ten spectacular murals adorn the sides of buildings throughout Cottage Grove's downtown historic district, telling Cottage Grove's story through early settlement, the gold rush and then discovery by Hollywood…

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Coastal Tourist for a Day

The coastal town of Florence, and the section of scenic Highway 101 from Dunes City to Cape Perpetua, is a must-see on any Oregon itinerary. Florence and the Oregon Coast is approximately one hour west of Eugene on Highway 126. Morning Oregon Coast Sand Dunes & Beaches Arrive early to enjoy plenty…

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Plan a Urban Art Experience in Downtown Eugene

Indulge your artistic side with an inspirational artists' retreat—try a new medium, take a challenging workshop or just immerse yourself in arts of all kinds. Downtown Eugene, Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood and Springfield's historic district offer serene settings for plein air, clinics and studios…

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A Three-Day Weekend on the Coast

Revitalize your soul on the beaches of the Pacific. Put your feet in the sand. Feel the ocean wind in your hair. Whether it's winter weather with fog, rain and thundering waves or summer weather with brilliant blue skies and sea, warm sunlight and salty air; a trip to the coast will be memorable…

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World Class Wine Tour

Indulge your senses by exploring Oregon's wine country on a two-day tour of some very special boutique wineries along Territorial Highway. Taste the region's lauded Pinot Noir wine, enjoy an abundance of farm-to-table gourmet offerings and soak up the beauty and quiet of the Willamette Valley. For…

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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…