Springfield

Explore Springfield's charming historic Main Street, bustling shopping districts, family-friendly options and passionate outdoor and sports-minded community. 

Signature Springfield Experiences

• Take a selfie with the official Simpson's mural - this town is the real inspiration for the popular television show. 
• Wander through a filbert (hazelnut -Oregon's state nut) orchard at Dorris Ranch. 
• Catch a show at the Wildish Theater.
• Swim in the waves at Splash!, an indoor waterpark. 
• Become an ax-throwing expert at Oregon Axe.
• Mountain bike just minutes from downtown at the Thurston Hills Natural Area. 
• Order a drink from your pew in an old church building at PublicHouse.
• Watch the sunset from Kelly Butte. 

Shopping Highlights

• Shop for all your outdoor needs and view the world-record Roosevelt Elk mount at Cabela's
• Discover local treasures at boutique shops along Springfield's Main Street in downtown. 
• Find just the right embellishment for your trip's scrapbook pages at Hobby Lobby or Michael's.
• Spend a full day browsing Springfield's many antique and thrift stores.  

Best Place to Stay for Eugene Events

• Chose an extended stay property for UO exchanges, campus visits and longer-term athletic and research programs. 
• Pick a comfortable Springfield hotel for Eugene conferences, conventions, Autzen Stadium or Matthew Knight Arena games and events.
• Tuck in at a B&B for a weekend getaway.

Springfield offers hotel inventory in close proximity to many Eugene destinations. Simplify your visit by staying in Springfield, right off the Interstate 5 corridor, on the bus line and ten minutes to downtown Eugene and the UO campus.  

Top Springfield Attractions