Need Ideas For Mother's Day?

Looking for a little Mother's Day inspiration? Here is a list of five special things you can do in and around Eugene with your mom.

1. Take a train tour

Relax by the window for an easy, scenic sightseeing trip across Oregon to a nearby community. Enjoy the time together to talk. Even a short trip up to Albany and back makes for a unique adventure. All aboard!

May 19

Itineraries a year ago

Train Trip!

Need an excuse to ride the train to Eugene? Amtrak Cascades runs from Vancouver, B.C. to the Eugene Depot with stops at many northwest cities including Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Salem and…

2. Go on a picnic

Shop the farmers' market or pick up a delicious spread to go from her favorite restaurant. Then strike out for a sunny spot along a river, a scenic view ridgeline or sunny wildflower meadow.

May 26

a year ago

Top Places to Picnic

It's time for a sunny day picnic! Here is a list of the top places to picnic in peace in the Eugene - Springfield area and beyond. Hendricks Park Hendricks Park is a beautiful…

3. Taste wine in Oregon Wine Country

Take a beautiful drive across the South Willamette Valley, stopping to enjoy the wineries, visit historic covered bridges and take in the countryside. Make the journey even more special with a private wine tasting! Or book a guided tour and let someone else do the driving.

Mar 29

Guides & Lists 21 days ago

Guided Oregon Wine Tours

Over a dozen South Willamette Valley wineries invite visitors to taste their wines and tour their winemaking operations. Most local wineries are within twenty miles of Eugene - Springfield…

4. Gift her with spa pampering

Mom can relax with massages and facials and other spa packages.

Jan 19

Guides & Lists 3 months ago

Spa Bliss

Escape into a soothing spa setting. From massage therapy to relaxing facials, here are a few Eugene day spas offering wellness services that will melt stress away. Gervais Salon & Day…

5. Book her a hotel getaway

She has more than earned a vacation! Treat your mother to a night or two at a local hotel. Discover how much fun it can be playing tourist in your hometown or explore a nearby community. Bring the family and reserve a spot at the hotel pool or order dinner in and put watch a good movie. Just being in a different setting makes it special.

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Mar 01

Guides & Lists 2 months ago

A Room with a View

Connect with the beauty of Oregon by checking into a hotel room with stunning views. One of the best things about the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is how the area's urban places…

As you strive to honor your mother this year, remember to ask her what she wants most of all. And if all she wants for Mother's Day is a little quiet time by herself, there are plenty of things to do around Eugene to keep the family busy while she enjoys solitary serenity. Let her relax at a spa, in the garden or with a good book.