Best hotels in Eugene
Residence Inn Eugene Springfield
25 Club Road, Eugene, OR, 97401
An all-suite hotel, the Residence Inn is perfect for longer or self-catering stays. There’s a full kitchen, large bedrooms and a sitting area, while an outdoor pool and fitness center help you to keep active. It’s popular with visitors to the University of Oregon, only a couple of miles away.
C’est La Vie Inn
1006 Taylor Street, Eugene, OR, 97402
This inn occupies a breathtaking Victorian building on the westside of Eugene, and the welcome is as warm as the accommodation is stunning. The four rooms, named after French artists, are full of antique touches, and two have impressive claw foot tubs. Coffee shops, delis and quirky shops line the nearby streets.
Excelsior Inn
754 E 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401
Close to the University campus, the Excelsior is a cozy and refined inn with 14 rooms, decorated in muted tones and furnished with antiques. The inn’s restaurant serves up superior Italian food, with many of the ingredients grown at their very own nearby farm.
Best restaurants in Eugene
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren Street, Eugene, OR, 97402
Head to the lovely Whiteaker neighborhood for superior Asian fusion. Slurp down some mushroom red miso ramen, accompanied with fried gyoza. There are large and small dishes on the menu – graze on pork belly with kimchi or French fries with feisty wasabi mayo.
Marche
296 E 5th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401
Reserve a table here for the very best in farm-to-table regionality (and seasonality) with a Gallic-inspired menu. Fittingly, with the emphasis on organic and fresh ingredients, it sits in 5th Street Public Market. Go for the classic mussels, an unctuous cassoulet or sensational grilled beef tenderloin with bone marrow butter.
Beppe & Gianni’s Trattoria
1646 E 19th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97403
The city’s favorite Italian restaurant has been hosting locals and visitors for over 20 years, with the ambience set by the Victorian building that houses the eatery. You’ll find classics such as bruschetta, lasagna and ragu on the menu, plus delicious secondi options of local salmon, steak or eggplant and mozzarella.
What to do in Eugene
Alton Baker Park
100 Day Island Road, Eugene, OR, 97401
Along the eastern banks of the Willamette River, Alton Baker Park covers some 400 acres. That means there’s plenty of room for running, cycling, picnicking, and nature-spotting, while you can also try out kayaking on the river.
Eugene Saturday Market
126 E 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401
This hugely popular outdoor weekly market runs from Spring until November, and acts as a showcase for local artisans, artists and farmers. Turn up hungry, as the food booths offer an array of mouthwatering treats. There is often live music, along with a vibrant sense of community. It moves inside for the colder months, becoming the Holiday Market.
Museum of Natural & Cultural History
1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97401
Head to the University of Oregon to find this cultural highlight. It’s family friendly – there are plenty of hands-on and interactive elements – and it also provides a fascinating insight into Native American life in the area. Impressive collections span geology, paleontology and anthropology, all of them informatively displayed.