Eugene, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1846 (178 years ago)Population: 163.5 thous. (2019)Area: 44.14 mi²Elevation: 427 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°3'4"N, 123°5'20"W
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Eugene Top Attractions

Eugene Attractions - What to See and Explore

Eugene offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Hayward Field, Autzen Stadium, Skinner Butte, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • hayward field eugene
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Hayward Field

    Hayward Field, a world-renowned track and field stadium situated in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, stands as a testament to the city's long-standing affection for athletics, earning it the nickname "Track Town, USA." This historic venue has been at the epicenter of...

  • autzen stadium eugene
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Autzen Stadium

    Autzen Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in the northwest United States, in Eugene, Oregon. Located north of the University of Oregon campus, it is the home field of the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference.

  • skinner butte eugene
    Park • View point • Playground

    Skinner Butte

    Skinner Butte is a prominent hill on the north edge of downtown Eugene, Oregon, near the Willamette River. A local landmark, it honors city founder Eugene Skinner and is the site of the municipal Skinner Butte Park.

  • jordan schnitzer museum of art eugene
    Museum • Art museum

    Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

    see also the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

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    Park • Downtown Eugene

    Kesey Square

    Kesey Square, formerly known as Broadway Plaza, is a public square at the southeast corner of Broadway and Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, Oregon, in the United States.

  • museum of natural and cultural history eugene
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Museum of Natural and Cultural History

    The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, commonly known as the UO Natural History Museum, is an American natural history museum at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

  • hult center for the performing arts eugene
    Theater • Concerts and shows • Performing arts

    Hult Center for the Performing Arts

    The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon. The Hult Center is located downtown on Willamette Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, adjacent to the Graduate Eugene and Conference Center.

  • shelton mcmurphey johnson house eugene
    Museum • History museum • Architecture

    Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

    The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, or Castle on the Hill, in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a Victorian-era residence that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is named for the three families who called it home over the years. The house is now open for public tours and pre-arranged private events.

  • science factory eugene
    Museum • Science museum • Observatories and planetariums

    Science Factory

    The Eugene Science Center, located in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a science and technology center for children, families, and school groups.

  • hendricks park eugene
    Park • Fairmont

    Hendricks Park

    Hendricks Park is the oldest city park in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The 78-acre park is a little over a mile away from the University of Oregon campus, and contains mature forest, a 12-acre rhododendron garden, and a native plant garden.

  • eugene masonic cemetery
    Cemetery • Amazon

    Eugene Masonic Cemetery

    The Eugene Masonic Cemetery, the oldest chartered cemetery in Eugene, Oregon, is one of the oldest privately owned and continuously operating historic entities in Lane County.

  • st mary roman catholic church eugene
    Church • Downtown Eugene

    St. Mary Roman Catholic Church

    The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Eugene, Oregon, United States, was established in 1887. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

  • alton baker park eugene
    Park • Harlow

    Alton Baker Park

    Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It was named for Alton F. Baker Sr. the eleventh owner of Eugene's The Guard newspaper.

  • lane county history museum eugene location map
    Museum • History museum

    Lane County History Museum

    Lane County History Museum, located on the county fairgrounds in Lane County in Eugene, Oregon, United States, has ongoing exhibits on the Oregon Trail, the county courthouse, historic vehicles, selections of artifacts from across the county, and photographs.

  • the shedd institute eugene
    Music venue • Nightlife • Concerts and shows

    The Shedd Institute

    The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States.

  • cascades raptor center eugene
    Outdoor aviaries with many birds of prey

    Cascades Raptor Center

    The Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital in Eugene, Oregon that specializes in raptor rehabilitation. As of November 2020, permanent inhabitants of the center include 37 individual birds from 21 species.

  • mcdonald theatre eugene
    Concerts and shows • Theater • Concert hall

    McDonald Theatre

    McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business.

  • frohnmayer bridge eugene
    Bridge • Harlow

    Frohnmayer Bridge

    The Dave and Lynn Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, formerly and still informally known as the Autzen Footbridge, is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge across the Willamette River, located in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States. Named after former University of Oregon president David B.

  • mount pisgah arboretum eugene
    Park • Hiking trail • Outdoor activities

    Mount Pisgah Arboretum

    The Mount Pisgah Arboretum is a non-profit arboretum and botanical garden located within the Howard Buford Recreation Area, between the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and the slopes of Mount Pisgah near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, United States.

Things to See and Do in Eugene by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Eugene.

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    Flame

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    Monuments and statuesGateway
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    City Central, Eugene
    Monuments and statuesDowntown Eugene
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    Cascade Charley

    City Central, Eugene
    Monuments and statuesUniversity
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    The Pioneer

    City Central, Eugene
    Monuments and statuesUniversity
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    Lady Sculpture

    City Central, Eugene
    Monuments and statuesUniversity
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Eugene – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Eugene, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Row River National Recreation Trail (Cottage Grove), Reser Stadium (Corvallis), Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site (Albany).

  • row river national recreation trail cottage grove18 milesS
    Hiking, Park, Outdoor activities

    Row River National Recreation Trail, Cottage Grove

    Row River National Recreation Trail is a rails to trails conversion in the U.S. state of Oregon. It follows the Row River for 16.2 miles between Cottage Grove and Culp Creek, passing by Dorena Lake, and provides access to many forest trails of Umpqua National Forest.

  • reser stadium corvallis36 milesN
    Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue

    Reser Stadium, Corvallis

    Reser Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the northwest United States, on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.

  • thompsons mills state heritage site albany28 milesN
    Museum

    Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site, Albany

    Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site is a state park near Shedd in Linn County, Oregon, United States, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The mill was first built in 1858.

  • corvallis arts center36 milesN
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    Corvallis Arts Center, Corvallis

    The Corvallis Arts Center is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission includes conducting an array of "diverse exhibitions and cultural events" and providing the Corvallis, Oregon community with outreach and educational services relating to the arts.

  • monteith park albany41 milesN
    Park, Museum, Concerts and shows

    Monteith Park, Albany

    Thomas and Walter Monteith House, also known as the Monteith House Museum was the first frame house built in Albany, Oregon, United States. It was built by Walter and Thomas Monteith in 1848–1850. All the house's original boards are hand-hewn due to lack of availability of steam-powered buzzsaws at that time.

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Best Time To Visit Eugene

Learn when is the best time to travel to Eugene weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July and August.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Eugene?

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What is the best time to visit Eugene?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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