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.
Culture & Heritage Events
Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's…
Cultural & Heritage Organizations
Learn about how these cultural and heritage organizations are making a difference.
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
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
Take a fun Oregon road trip to get a flavor of some classic Americana. In this itinerary, you'll… Read More
Discovering the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
I had never heard of Artemisia Gentileschi until I saw one of her stunning paintings exhibited at the… Read More
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
6 International Vacations That Are Actually In Oregon
Dreaming of a trip to France's wine country or Norway's legendary waterfalls? Until you take… Read More
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…
The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region (Lane County) sits astride a diverse ecological landscape with lands on the Oregon coast, coast mountains…