Downtown Eugene
Downtown Eugene has an urban vibe that draws visitors to the city's center. Explore the street art, busking, food trucks and late night venues. The Hult Center is Eugene's performing arts mainstay, the Park Blocks host the colorful Saturday Market and the Farmers Market Pavilion is home to the bountiful Lane County Farmers Markets. And once you are downtown, you'll discover an array of fantastic boutique shops, art galleries and great restaurants.

Costume parade in downtown Eugene.
In downtown Eugene, grab lunch from the food trucks at Olive & 6th or at Kesey Square, named after the famous local author. Pose with the statue of Ken Kesey, then visit Voodoo doughnut Eugene for a sugar glazed treat or head to the Kiva grocery store for something carob - they've got a deli and a great bulk food section. Poke around in the boutique shops, art galleries or arcades. In the late afternoon pull up a sidewalk seat at a downtown coffee shop or at a local pub to take in the scene.
Evening entertainment centers around the historic McDonald Theatre or WOW Hall for live music, or do dinner theater at Actors Cabaret. Drag shows can be found at the Sparrow & the Serpent or relax in queer-friendly places like The Barn Light. Catch an independent film at Metro Cinemas.
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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.
Eugene Visitor Information Center
Talk to local visitor services staff, browse brochures and guides and purchase maps of the region.
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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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)