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History, Culture & Museums

Visit historic landmarks and community icons on walking tours or road trips across the region. Discover amazing antiquities and a wealth of history at local museums, from the University of Oregon's esteemed exhibits to passion-fueled community collections of aircraft, military relics and cultural heritage.

Tour a 100-year-old lighthouse, visit the Mims House, which was the first Black-owned property in Eugene, and pay tribute to fallen veterans at the Wall of Honor Memorial.

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Learn about how these cultural and heritage organizations are making a difference.

Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs
: Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 2 minute read

    • Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs

    Whether it is Saint Patrick's Day or just another afternoon that calls for a pint of Guinness, these… Read More

    Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight
  • 4 minute read

    • Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight

    Do you know the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is in quite a few movies? Our small historic towns… Read More

    Best Books to Read in Oregon
  • 11 minute read

    • Best Books to Read in Oregon

    If you are packing a book for the plane ride, planning to curl up with a good book in a cozy B&B, or… Read More

    The Unofficial Simpsons Tour of Springfield
  • 7 minute read

    • The Unofficial Simpsons Tour of Springfield

    D'oh! Springfield, Oregon is the real inspiration behind the Twentieth Century Fox Film… Read More

    A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove
    : Joni Kabana
  • 5 minute read

    • A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove

    The Cottage Grove mural walking tour is an easy self-guided tour you can do in one day. Ten spectacular… Read More

    Classic Americana Road Trip
    : Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 5 minute read

    • Classic Americana Road Trip

    Take a fun Oregon road trip to get a flavor of some classic Americana. In this itinerary, you'll… Read More

    Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
    Guides & Lists

    Strides for Social Justice in Eugene

    Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene. Introduced in 2021, the Strides for Social…