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

Cultural & Heritage Organizations 

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

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  • 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 — 6 International Vacations That Are Actually In Oregon

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  • 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 — Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs

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  • 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 — Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight

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  • 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 — Best Books to Read in Oregon

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  • The Unofficial Simpsons Tour of Springfield

    D'oh! Springfield, Oregon is the real inspiration behind the Twentieth Century Fox Film… Read More — The Unofficial Simpsons Tour of Springfield

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  • 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 — A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove