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Tour of Eugene/Springfield
(Half to full day tour)The Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area, located just off of Interstate 5, offers a multitude of activities and attractions. Create you own tour of Eugene and Springfield as you select from the many choices.
Morning Options
Skinner Butte
Within walking distance of downtown Eugene, Skinner Butte and the surrounding park offers a place to relax in the midst of the metro area. Stroll along the Willamette on the riverfront bike path, hike to the top of the butte for a spectacular view of Eugene or take a rest in the shady park. The past comes alive at the replica of Eugene and Mary Skinner's 1846 cabin, the first pioneer structure in the area. This new interpretive area coincided with the 150th anniversary of the Applegate Trail. (Drive by or allow 30 minutes at the cabin)
Owen Rose Garden
This park along the Willamette River is home to over 4,500 varieties of summer blooming roses. The famous Black Republican Cherry tree is also in the garden. This tree dates back to 1860 and is the last surviving remnant of an early-day riverfront orchard. It is the largest cherry tree in Oregon and one of the largest in the United States. (Allow 1 hour)
Lane County Historical Museum
Step back in time as you learn about the history of Oregon's settlement, including Oregon Trail artifacts. Period rooms, as well as vehicle displays from the 1920s and 1930s await you at this fascinating museum. (Allow 1 hour)
Afternoon Options
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
As the largest state-supported art museum in Oregon, The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon welcomes visitors to a vibrant new museum. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at UO houses over 12,500 works of art, including extensive Asian and Pacific Northwest collections. (Allow 1 ½ hours)
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Explore Oregon's geological past and 15,000 years of northwest cultural history at the newly remodeled University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. (Allow 1 hour)
Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden
In 1906, Thomas and Martha Hendricks deeded 47 acres of forested ridgeline for use as Eugene's first public park. In 1951, the Eugene Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society proposed establishing a garden of camellias and rhododendrons. Local enthusiasts donated many of their plants to the park. The garden has expanded to ten acres and now features over 5,000 rhododendrons and azaleas, and over 1,000 other ornamental plants. The peak blooming season for the rhododendrons is April/May. (Allow 1 hour)
Springfield Museum and Historic Springfield Interpretive Center
Located in a 1911 Oregon Power Company substation in Springfield's historic downtown shopping and antique district, this beautiful interpretive center examines the area's rich history. The growth of the community from early settlement in 1849 to the 1920s is highlighted in the many exhibits. The ground floor Springfield Museum hosts rotating displays ranging from antique dolls to quilts. (Allow 1 hour)
Eugene/Springfield Meal/Shopping Options
Saturday Market
Visit the oldest weekly, open-air craft festival in the U.S. Nearly 200 craft booths combine with delicious food and live entertainment. Open downtown every Saturday rain or shine from April to early November when it becomes the Holiday Market and moves inside the Lane Event Center through December.
Fifth Street Public Market
The historic Fifth Street Public Market is a colorful collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. Since 1976, the market has been the perfect place to meet friends for coffee, a delicious meal, or to shop in the local boutiques .
Gateway Mall
Gateway Mall features great shopping at over 80 stores! Catch the latest blockbuster on one of the 29 theater screens, work out at the 24-hour fitness center or enjoy a meal at one of our 14 eateries. Take your time at a sit down or buffet style restaurant or grab a quick bite from the extensive food court.
Oakway Center
Eugene's premier shopping experience located in the heart of Eugene. The newly renovated Oakway Center offers a diverse mix of local and national shops and eateries. The addition of the new Heritage Courtyard offers a plaza environment where one can enjoy shopping, dining opportunities, and entertainment under canopies of heritage oak trees.
Valley River Center
The largest shopping center between Portland and San Francisco. Pick up a quick meal as you shop the over 140 stores. Located just minutes from downtown along the Willamette River.
East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
- East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area
- Eugene OR 97401
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Historical Attractions
The East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area includes 24 buildings of architectural and historic significance, dating from the 1850's to the 1920's. One of the features that MORE >>
Fifth Street Public Market
- 296 E 5th Ave
- Eugene OR 97401
- Phone: 541.484.0383
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Restaurants Send Email
A historic festival marketplace located in the heart of Eugene. Home to some of the Pacific Northwest's finest cafés, restaurants, fashion, home furnishings and gift stores. MORE >>
Gateway Mall
- 3000 Gateway St
- Springfield OR 97477
- Phone: 541.747.6294
- Region: Springfield Oregon
- Subcategory: Restaurants Send Email
What brings you? Entertainment? Casual dining? Shopping? With more than 80 stores, 12 restaurants, 29 movie theater screens, Chuck E Cheese, Target, Ross Dress for Less, Sears, MORE >>
Hendricks Park
- 2200 Summit Ave
- Eugene OR 97403
- Phone: 541.682.4800
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands Send Email
Eugene's over 100-year-old park consists of a world-renowned rhododendron garden, a 65 acre (26 ha) forest, and a native plant garden. Visitors can walk among 200-year-old Douglas MORE >>
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
- 1430 Johnson Ln
- Eugene OR 97403
- Phone: 541.346.3027
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Museums Send Email
Established in 1933, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) is a family-friendly destination that provides innovative exhibits and programs. With four major exhibitions yearly MORE >>
Lane County Historical Society and Museum
- 740 W 13th Ave
- Eugene OR 97402
- Phone: 541.682.4242
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Museums Send Email
Established to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Lane County. The museum has a wide variety of long-term exhibits, periodic traveling and short-term exhibits and MORE >>
Oakway Center
- 2350 Oakmont Way
- Eugene OR 97401
- Phone: 541.485.4711
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: District, Malls & Markets Send Email
Oakway Center is the home of Starbucks, Borders Books & Music, Bed Bath & Beyond, Trader Joe's, Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Old Navy, Chico's and other specialty stores. MORE >>
Owen Memorial Rose Garden
- 300 N Jefferson St
- Eugene OR 97401
- Phone: 541.682.4800
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands Send Email
Offering 400 varieties of roses in a spectacular setting along the Willamette River. The garden will enchant with its abundant roses and what is believed to be the country's oldest MORE >>
Saturday Market
- April - November, 8th & Oak Streets
- November - December, Lane Events Center
- Eugene OR 97401
- Phone: 541.686.8885
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Festivals & Events Send Email
The oldest weekly, open-air crafts festival in the U.S. offers over 200 craft booths, delicious food and live entertainment every Saturday, rain or shine, April - October. Moves MORE >>
Springfield Museum
- 590 Main St
- Springfield OR 97477
- Phone: 541.726.3677
- Region: Springfield Oregon
- Subcategory: Museums Send Email
Located in Springfield's historic downtown antique shopping district in the 1911 Oregon Power Company substation. The museum includes the Museum Store, the Historic Springfield MORE >>
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
- 1680 E 15th Ave
- Eugene OR 97403
- Phone: 541.346.3024
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Museums Send Email
Oregon - Where Past Is Present. Experience 15,000 years of Oregon cultural history and 200 million years of geology. Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours available. General MORE >>
Valley River Center
- 293 Valley River Center
- Eugene OR 97401
- Phone: 541.683.5513
- Region: Eugene Oregon
- Subcategory: Restaurants Send Email
The area's premier shopping destination including a food court, Chilies, Honey Baked Ham, The Terrace Café and a large variety of national, regional and local retailers. Open MORE >>
