Eugene

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, innovators and visionaries. Alongside the new is deep history of the Indigenous Peoples who were here first and are here today. This destination strives to be welcoming by designing accessibility into growth plans and taking leaps toward a more sustainable future. 

Eugene has a lot of nicknames because it supports a community that is passionate in all its pursuits. Eugene is TrackTown USA for elite athletes around the world, the Silicon Shire for leaders in the tech industry, A Great City for the Arts & Outdoors for its local residents, Home of the Ducks for collegiate sports fans and Emerald City because of the lush green fern forests full of trails for exploring in any weather.  

Eugene is a renaissance city and the people here are full of dedication and grit. Visit Eugene and experience the energy of a city alive.

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