Trip Ideas

Eugene — a Food-Focused City

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…

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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 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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Two Days in the Whiteaker Neighborhood

The slogan “Keep Eugene Weird” is best reflected by Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood. The murals decorating business exteriors, mix of culinary options (e.g. the unique SūBó Sushi Burritos) and alternative lifestyle of many of its residents fit what visitors expect to see in Eugene, but the…

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Craft Beer & Covered Bridges

Combine the exploration of historic covered bridges with a cold, craft beer from a local Cottage Grove brewery. This former mining town is rich in history, landmarks, murals and great food and beverages, all coming together for a perfect day in Cottage Grove. Late Morning / Early Afternoon Pick up…

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Get a Taste of Eugene!

Maybe you've heard about the kefir-sipping, smoothie-blending, tofu-eating folks out here in Eugene, Oregon. And judging by the number of vegan, vegetarian and farm-to-table restaurants and our farmers' markets loaded with sprouts, kale and homegrown tomatoes, it's true — we do love our veggies…

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Florence Family Vacation Itinerary

Plan some quality time at a family friendly hotel in a beautiful, beachy location. Florence, Oregon is a great getaway destination for a few days or a full week. Anchor your vacation plans around a comfortable hub where family can relax and unwind. Day 1 Set Up Base Camp There are a lot of hotels…

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Simple Summer Pleasures - Baseball at PK Park

Warm spring and summer evenings pair perfectly with baseball. Eugene is home to the Eugene Emeralds, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the San Fransisco Giants, that plays at the University of Oregon's PK Park. Plan a two-day vacation to Eugene and catch an Emeralds baseball game along…

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One Day on the Oregon22 Heritage Trail

Pay tribute to the track and field global medal winners whose hearts found their home in the Eugene-Springfield area. This Eugene-based section of the Oregon22 Heritage Trail, which showcases champion track and field athletes from across Oregon, can be toured in a day. Ten plaques are on display…

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Two people look out toward the ocean from a high point with railing.
: Melanie Ryan Griffin