Springfield, OR

Willamette Valley

Explore Springfield's historic neighborhoods, bustling shopping districts, family-friendly attractions and bountiful natural spaces, parks and sports facilities. Springfield is an ideal basecamp for University of Oregon football and basketball games, graduation or other campus-related activities. It's also a natural springboard to exploring the region's two beautiful rivers, the Willamette and McKenzie; hiking, fishing and snow sports in the Cascades. 

Springfield's charming Main Street neighborhood is a local draw with its craft beverages, fantastic dining, boutique and antique shopping, art galleries, museums and theaters. Additionally, the Gateway neighborhood is convenient with hotels and shopping just off Interstate 5, and easily connecting to the UO campus, downtown Eugene and North Eugene. 

Signature Experiences

• Stroll historic Main Street, shop the boutiques and dine at the many restaurants.
• 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. 

Where to Eat & Drink

The farm-to-table movement in Springfield is best showcased at PublicHouse in downtown Springfield, which houses a dynamic food and drink scene in a gorgeous converted church space with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy dining outside Main Street's many cafes and pubs, or head to the Gateway neighborhood for established family restaurants and quick bites. 

Where to Shop

Springfield is a great shopping destination with many antique, thrift and boutique stores in downtown Springfield and big box stores and brands in the Gateway neighborhood.

Springfield Events

Springfield's event calendar is full of family-friendly activities such as park concerts, outdoor movies, fishing tournaments, holiday festivals and performing arts. A popular annual event is Springfield's Christmas parade. And on the Fourth of July, Springfield's Island Park is the place to watch fireworks. 

Willamalane Park and Recreation District also offer fun recreational opportunities for all ages.

Springfield Hotels & Lodging

Springfield is an ideal place to stay because of its close proximity to the University of Oregon, any sports venues, downtown Eugene and as a gateway to adventures in the Cascade Mountains.

About Springfield, OR

Springfield, Oregon is believed to be the famous typical American town behind the acclaimed Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's "The Simpsons".

Take a self-guided and unofficial Simpsons tour around the city. Snap a photo with a life-sized Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie at the Emerald Art Center. And see the Simpsons mural on 5th and Main St.

Washburne Historic District & Downtown

The Gateway Area