Eugene
Willamette Valley
Eugene, Oregon is at the south end of the Willamette Valley where two large rivers and many smaller ones meet. It is also a place of converging ideas. Eugene is full of artists, academics, innovators and visionaries. Alongside today's developing technology and evolving ideas is the history of the Indigenous Peoples who were here first and are here today. This destination continuously strives for increased accessibility and improved sustainability.
The Eugene community is passionate in many pursuits. Eugene is dubbed "TrackTown USA" by elite athletes around the world, the "Silicon Shire" by leaders in the tech industry, "A Great City for the Arts & Outdoors" by its local residents, "Home of the Ducks" by collegiate sports fans and "Emerald City" by those whom love its many green spaces and lush fern and evergreen forests.
Eugene is a renaissance city and the people here have dedication and grit. Visit Eugene and experience the energy of a city alive!
Top Things to Do & See
Signature Eugene Experiences
- Browse the Saturday and farmers markets.
- Drink a craft beer or a cup of organic coffee in the artsy Whiteaker neighborhood.
- Dance and sing to "Shout" at a University of Oregon Duck game for football or basketball.
- Ride a bicycle in one of the nation's most bike-friendly cities.
- Hike Spencer Butte for stunning views.
- Delve into the dynamic arts scene.
- Taste the region's iconic Pinot Noir at an urban wine bar.
- Climb the basalt columns at Skinner Butte Park.
- Do a self-guided walking tour of the city's street art.
- Run a personal best on Pre's Trail.
- Stand in the place where champions are made at Hayward Field.
- Root for the home team at PK Park.
- Enjoy live music at one of the many great venues.
- Drop in at the nation's largest covered outdoor skate park.
- Hike the Ridgeline trail system in the rain. Don't forget your rain boots!
- Discover your favorite style of Yumm Bowl.
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Get to Know the Neighborhoods
Plan Your Visit
Eugene Stories
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