Location: Eugene
Top Things to do in Eugene
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Eugene, Oregon (OR)
Eugene is a great city for the arts and outdoors. You can shop from a variety of local artisans, get lost in a museum or dive into the thriving culinary scene. Visit craft breweries and artisan wineries while winning prizes with the Eugene Ale Trail and Pinot Bingo programs. Known as Track Town USA, Eugene is home to track and field year-round; in the fall, it’s a college football hub. There are scenic bike rides and urban hikes to fit visitors of all abilities in all seasons.
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1. Pre's Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
One of many running paths in Eugene, sometimes called "Tracktown USA," this one is a 3.8-mile riverside loop in Alton Baker Park through a woodsy and scenic area.
Reviewed By jdwhitemaui - Pukalani, United States
Pre's Trail is named after the famed runner, Steve Prefontaine. It is such a great running trail which meanders through lush trees and it relatively flat. The wood chip trail is great on the knees and hips. Perfectly located between the University and Autzen Stadium and the Willamette Trails. A must for runners and others who enjoy a beautiful experienes.
2. Spencer Butte
3. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By ShirleyG958 - Springfield, United States
Great hiking trail for all skill levels. Families would do well on this trail. I loved that the trail is close to the river, wide, and very little poison oak or mosquitos. Be sure allow lots of time and take a camera. My suggestion would be to go during a weekday if possible. The trail can get pretty busy during the weekends. A September hiking area after summer campers have left would be idea. If you don't mind crowds then combine your hike with a camping experience.
4. Alton Baker Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Miles of jogging and bicycle paths orginate in this popular urban park.
Reviewed By 146jeremyg
Amazing park: went for a 5-mile run with my buddy, it was amazing. You get your choice of trails: asphalt, soft redwook bark, or even riverside rugged. Plenty of space on the wide trails. Lots of variety. Looks like kayaking would be nice in the canals. A good looking frisbee golf course. Conveniently located to the Residence Inn across the street.
5. Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
The Hult Center, located in Eugene, Oregon, is home to 7 local Resident Companies and many other performance groups in our community. With our 2498 seat Silva Concert Hall and more intimate 458 seat Soreng Theater, we have a variety of performances throughout the year create entertaining and enriching experiences for our community.
Reviewed By NormaK3
The Hult Center is magnificently decorated and has great acoustics. Every seat is a good seat. A live production at the Hult is an awesome experience.
6. Oregon Air and Space Museum
7. Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
And you thought your sneakers were in rough shape: this museum's best-known artifact is a pair of 9,000 year-old shoes.
Reviewed By dunadan - Lynnwood, United States
This museum on the University of Oregon campus is great, and our family had a very enjoyable hour or so exploring the four main exhibits. We started with a good welcome from a volunteer docent, who explained the different areas, and then we explored each exhibit at our own pace. I really enjoyed the video clips in the Native American exhibit, especially the ones featuring the cedar canoe, but all of the information displays and dioramas were really well done. The traveling water exhibit from the Smithsonian was awesome--eye-opening and a sober reminder how we can't afford to take this precious resource for granted. The fossil section was packed with great displays as well, and our favorite prehistoric mammal, the giant sloth, was featured! The video of the TED talk on the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone NP was awesome, and really highlighted the huge number of positive changes that came about due to the presence of the wolves. A lot of museums overwhelm you with their floors and floors and great halls filled to overflowing with exhibits and massive displays, but the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene was just the right size for our family to explore on a summer afternoon.
8. Willamette River bike trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 482 reviews
A six-mile bike trail along the Willamette River.
Reviewed By Expedition601587
Simply the best urban bikeway in Oregon and that is some pretty tough competition. Once the Riverwalk is done, both sides of the river will be connected with this path. Drops you right into downtown Eugene or all the way out to Doris Ranch.
9. Eugene Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
10. University of Oregon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
A local university.
Reviewed By mrose20 - Kentfield, United States
Amazing campus. Friendly people. Interesting architecture. Fantastic sports facilities. This is a world class school.
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