Things to Do When Visiting the UO

If you are visiting the University of Oregon campus to tour the school, visit a student, cheer on sports, attend a lecture or make a presentation, plan to see as much as possible and enjoy your time! Campus is a thriving hub of activity from University events to nearby nature trails. Stroll or ride across the grounds, soaking up the scenery. Here are some noteworthy things to do on campus:

Discover the oldest pair of shoes at the Natural and Cultural History Museum.
Tour the art collections and exhibits at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
See tributes to UO athletes in the Hall of Champions / Hall of Fame (in the Casanova Center).
Learn about track history at the UO at Hayward Hall.
Visit the Pioneer Cemetery adjacent campus.
Shop at The Duck Store (UO book store) at the corner of 13th Ave and Kinkaid.
Cheer on the athletes at Autzen Stadium, PK Park, Matthew Knight Arena or Hayward Field. Check the schedule and get your tickets at GoDucks.com
Order a beverage at Rennie's Landing — a long-time college hangout.

Take a Tour

Guided Campus Tours

University of Oregon Tour - a 30-minute information session and 90-minute walking tour led by a UO admissions counsler. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing and adjacent Eugene neighborhoods. Sign up online for an available time slot.

Self-Guided Campus Tours

Download the UO campus app for these tours:
Download the Strides for Social Justice app. Two of the running/walking tours featured loop through the UO campus and highlight both past and present day Black student life, Black academics and Black student athletes.

Explore Beyond Campus

Hike up to Hendricks Park to view hundreds of blooming Rhododendrons in the spring.
Walk along the paths in Alton Baker Park in the fall.
Learn about wine making in the rolling hills of the South Willamette wine country.
Explore the rivers on a white water rafting trip down the McKenzie River or go fishing on the Willamette River.
Head to the coast to ride the scenic dunes on a dune buggy or sandboard, kayak the Siltcoos River or enjoy a leisurely day in Historic Old Town Florence.
Hike to cascading waterfalls, soak in hot springs, or mountain bike in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
Shop at 5th Street Public Market or Oakway Center.