Eugene, OR

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A university city with a wide range of bars, outdoor activities, entertainment andcultural attractions.

Eugene in Oregon, USA is a city of over 150,000 people. It is 105 miles to the southof the state capital, Portland. Discover the local culture of this city, visit museums andheritage sites and enjoy the range of fun outdoor activities.

Stroll through the downtown area to see how the locals spend their days. For arelaxing family lunch, take a picnic to the park. Hendricks Park, Mount PisgahArboretum and Alton Baker Park are just some of the green spaces you can enjoyin Eugene.

Browse local art galleries and museums to see works by local and internationalartists. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art located at Johnson Ln or the ScienceFactory Children’s Museum and Exploration Dome situated on Leo Harris Pkwy,are some of the most popular museums.

Step back in time with a visit to the Museum of National History situated at E 15thAve.

Take in a show at one of the city’s theaters. Options include the Hult Center forPerforming Arts, McDonald Theatre or the Cuthbert Amphitheater.

When it is time to get active, try your hand at water sports such as canoeing andkayaking, water skiing, swimming and sailing or go boating.

Take a day trip from Eugene to enjoy the region. Enjoy some time outdoors and gomountain biking, bird watching or hiking.

Winter visitors to Eugene can go skiing, snowboarding, or snow shoeing in themountains. Summer guests flock to the golf courses. Popular golf courses in Eugeneinclude Eugene Country Club, Riverridge Golf Course and Oakway Golf Course.

Where to stay in Eugene

Hult Center for Performing Arts which includes a house and modern architecture

Downtown Eugene

4/5(752 area reviews)

Travelers come to Downtown Eugene for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hult Center for Performing Arts and 5th Street Market while you're in town.

Downtown Eugene
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Harlow

4/5(477 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Harlow, PK Park and Autzen Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Harlow
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Amazon

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Amazon, Amazon Trail and Rexius Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Amazon
Hult Center for Performing Arts showing modern architecture

West Eugene

3/5(48 area reviews)

While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.

West Eugene
Flowers' Fireworks.

Cal Young

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

While visiting Cal Young, you might make a stop by sights like Oakway Center and Willamette River.

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East University

While visiting East University, you might make a stop by sights like Matthew Knight Arena and Hayward Field.

East University
Hayward Inn

Hayward Inn

3 out of 5
1759 Franklin Boulevard Eugene OR
$110 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$124 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,916 reviews)
Room was clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again especially at this price point.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$141 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Owen Rose Garden ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,316 reviews)
Valley River Inn was great! I stayed over Christmas while visiting family. The room was spacious, modern and clean. The staff was helpful. The decor was beautiful, and the restaurant and bar are first class.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Valley River Inn
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown

2 out of 5
390 E Broadway Eugene OR
$108 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$123 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Eugene. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Older property close to downtown and a reasonable distance from Autzen Stadium.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The 505 Eugene

The 505 Eugene

3 out of 5
505 Willamette St Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Shelton McMurphey Johnson ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Great place to stay. No complaints.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

The 505 Eugene
Cozy suite with a private courtyard

Cozy suite with a private courtyard

Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Oakway Golf Course are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
We loved this studio! We were visiting family for the holiday and the house was just a little too small for one more couple, so we rented this studio. It had everything we needed and felt warm and cozy, except for the bathroom which was modern, clean, and absolutely lovely. Nothing like lots of family ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Cozy suite with a private courtyard
Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors

Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors

Eugene OR
Stay at this vacation home in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Territorial Vineyards and Wine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (331 reviews)
Honestly, the house was great and location was good. However, we had people in front on side walks and going down the alley at all hours of day and night. You would hear voices at 3 in the morning and sounded like they were in back yard but was the alley.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Location! Location! Location! Easy access to everything Eugene, arts to outdoors
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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