Discover Downtown Eugene

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Party on the Plaza at Hult Center

Downtown Eugene

Downtown Eugene has a vibe that draws visitors to the city's center. Kesey Square, named after the famous author, is a community space full of color. The Hult Center is Eugene's performing arts mainstay and the Park Blocks host the colorful Saturday Market and Lane County Farmers Markets. And once you are downtown, you'll discover an array of fantastic boutique shops, art galleries and great restaurants.

: Delene & Co

Sep 06

Best Rides for Bike Share

Hop on one of those big blue bikes that you see all over downtown Springfield, downtown Eugene and…

Jul 26

Getting Around Downtown Eugene Car-Free

Get around downtown Eugene with fun and healthy modes of transportation! Rent a bicycle from a local…

May 31

Plan a Urban Art Experience in Downtown Eugene

Indulge your artistic side with an inspirational artists' retreat—try a new medium, take…

: A Blonde Vintage

Apr 19

A Metro Experience Getaway

Escape to the excitement and pizazz of a metro environment bustling with shopping, entertainment…

Feb 02

A Bakery Road Trip

Indulge in the comforting smell of freshly baked bread along this bakery loop in the Willamette…

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Dec 15

Rainy Day Things to Do

Eugene doesn't slow down in the rain. That's what keeps our hiking trails green and our…

Party in the Plaza Audience, Hult Center, by Ben Schorzman, City of Eugene

More Downtown Events

From live music and performing arts to foodie festivals and cultural gatherings, discover downtown Eugene's robust calendar.

Getting Around

The Amtrak depot and the LTD public bus system's central transfer station are both in downtown Eugene. There are also city parking garages that offer free parking on Saturdays and Sundays barring special events. Plenty of metered parking spots and pay lots also surround downtown.

Once you are here, getting around is easy with PeaceHealth Rides, a bicycle ride-share program. Eugene also has Uber and Lyft.

Walking Tours

One of the best ways to explore Eugene's downtown is by walking tour. You can do a self-guided tour of the international collection of outdoor murals or follow the Strides for Social Justice app tour to learn the history of Black residents and discover places that are special to the ones making history here today.

Market District

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Whiteaker Neighborhood

University of Oregon

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North Eugene

Beppe & Giannis Restaurant by Melanie Griffin

South Eugene

West Eugene

Explore Nearby

Downtown Eugene is at the center of Eugene. It is also the center of the region between the Cascades and the Coast. Reach these close destinations through ride share and public transportation options. Distances are approximate.

Adjacent both the Market District (boutique shopping and riverfront parks) and the Whiteaker Neighborhood (artisan and innovative collectives, galleries and breweries)
Less than 2 miles (3.2 km) to North Eugene (Oakway Center, Valley River Center, Autzen Stadium, PK Park)
Less than 2 miles (3.2 km) to the University of Oregon campus (visit museums, sports events and lectures)
Four miles (6.4 km) to Springfield's Main Street (great dining and shopping)
Eleven miles (18 km) from the Eugene Airport
Fifteen miles (24 km) from Junction City Wine Country (vineyards, tasting rooms and family farms)
Forty five miles (72 km) to Oakridge - Westfir (mountain biking and seasonal snow sports)
Fifty five miles (89 km) to the McKenzie River Ranger Station (river rafting and hiking)
Sixty miles (96.6 km) to Florence on the Oregon Coast (beaches, casino and Old Town)

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