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 Saturday Market and Hult Center for Performing Arts 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.

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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.

Cal Young
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.

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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
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$123 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (2,922 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room. Nice breakfast area.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Hayward Inn
Valley River Inn

Valley River Inn

3.5 out of 5
1000 Valley River Way Eugene OR
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$94 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,214 reviews)
Clean big rooms. Booked a room facing the Willamette River and the was great. Plenty of dining option, besides Sweet Waters, the restaurant in the hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Valley River Inn
Graduate by Hilton Eugene

Graduate by Hilton Eugene

4 out of 5
66 East 6th Avenue Eugene OR
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$147 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Super cute decor, room was cozy with two queen beds, nice view of downtown and surrounding hills.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Eugene
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! (43 reviews)
10/10! This place was clean and easy to find with the provided instructions. Parking was a little tough as the alleyway wasn’t very visible (we came in at 11:30pm) however once we found the painted numbers in the lot we were great! Walkable, convenient and a decent space for what we needed. If you ...

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The 505 Eugene
Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard

Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/Courtyard

Eugene OR
Stay at this apartment in Eugene. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Autzen Stadium and Oakway Golf Course are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
Always a pleasure

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Relax & Enjoy Private Studio w/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! (329 reviews)
Good communication, good location. Owner proactively called to indicate plumber needed to come, for a backup in the basement. That did not impact our stay. We had problems securing the electric locks, but certainly felt safe in the neighborhood.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 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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