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Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours provide a way to explore the community at your own pace. Enjoy a close-up look at historic landmarks, the arts, natural wonders and other popular attractions all within close proximity. Enrich your tour with shopping and dining along the way; employ a pedicab, rent a bike or simply walk. Below are some of our favorite tours.

Self-Guided Tours by Topic or Theme

Historic Landmarks 

From monuments to architecture, discover significant sites across the region on these self-guided tours.

Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
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Strides for Social Justice in Eugene

Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene. The Strides for Social Justice app is a unique…

Murals and Street Art

The collection of public street art is sizable in many of our local communities. Spend an afternoon discovering captivating and creative public art installations around town.

  • 20x21EUG is a collection of international murals commissioned by the City of Eugene for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22. These diverse and colorful artworks from around the world blanket the downtown area.
  • Springfield Main Street Murals (PDF) showcases indoor and outdoor public art pieces throughout the historic downtown area of Springfield.
  • Upstream Art (PDF) highlights several clusters of easily walkable murals also within the historic downtown area. 
  • Cottage Grove (PDF) Cottage Grove has an amazing collection of murals throughout their historic downtown. 
  • Florence's "Dancing with Sea Lions" A collection of artist interpretations of the sea lion sculpture augment the Old Town area.

Art Walks

Maude Kerns Art Center

Art Galleries & Studios

Art flourishes across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, on display at fine art museums, galleries, artists' private studios, art events and receptions…

Nature

Some hiking trails serve double-purpose with interpretative signage.

Hiking on the Ridgeline Trail by Melanie Griffin

Hiking

Hike through old-growth forests and quiet canyons, across ancient lava beds, along dramatic cliffs and around serene lakes. The joy is in the journey as you…

University of Oregon Self-guided Campus Tours

Explore the University of Oregon's beautiful campus. Download the tour app to your phone for a self-guided walking tour or explore the UO's compilation of virtual experiences remotely. You can also schedule a campus tour with a student ambassador.

Below are popular themed campus tours in a printable PDF format.

Worthy stops along any walking tour include the museum collections at these UO museums. Call ahead for hours and entrance requirements.

Hayward Hall

Hayward Hall

Hayward Hall is a place to celebrate the legacy of UO Track and Field. Inside this 4,000 square-foot space visitors can…

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