Sara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is our favorite place for a local hike. The views at the top are spectacular and there are two trailheads (start from the east trailhead, which is less crowded, or at the Arboretum) and many trails to choose from. Parking fee.
251 residents recomanen
Mount Pisgah
This is our favorite place for a local hike. The views at the top are spectacular and there are two trailheads (start from the east trailhead, which is less crowded, or at the Arboretum) and many trails to choose from. Parking fee.
It’s fun to walk around campus, have lunch and check out historic Hayward Field!
158 residents recomanen
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th AveIt’s fun to walk around campus, have lunch and check out historic Hayward Field!
Amazing views await you at the top of this 2.5 mile round trip hike! On a clear day you can see the Cascade Mountains including the Three Sister and Mount Jefferson.
199 residents recomanen
Spencer Butte
Amazing views await you at the top of this 2.5 mile round trip hike! On a clear day you can see the Cascade Mountains including the Three Sister and Mount Jefferson.
Dorris Ranch has several (paved and dirt) paths to choose from. Great place to walk in the filbert fields or ride bikes along the river (you could even ride from the house if you’re up for a big hill 😉).
36 residents recomanen
Dorris Ranch
205 Dorris StDorris Ranch has several (paved and dirt) paths to choose from. Great place to walk in the filbert fields or ride bikes along the river (you could even ride from the house if you’re up for a big hill 😉).
Fun place to walk a few paths through the gardens and have a picnic. Close to Pre’s rock.
196 residents recomanen
Parc Hendricks
Skyline BoulevardFun place to walk a few paths through the gardens and have a picnic. Close to Pre’s rock.
12-mile out-and-back wilderness trail on the outskirts of Eugene. Generally considered moderately challenging hiking.
30 residents recomanen
Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead
85528 Christensen Rd12-mile out-and-back wilderness trail on the outskirts of Eugene. Generally considered moderately challenging hiking.
Food/Drink scene
Just over a mile away, we love walking here on a summer day to grab a beer! They have a whisky lounge, too, and several food carts! Nice indoor and outdoor seating.
58 residents recomanen
PublicHouse
418 A StJust over a mile away, we love walking here on a summer day to grab a beer! They have a whisky lounge, too, and several food carts! Nice indoor and outdoor seating.
Our favorite place for breakfast! Their pancakes are huge and Addi, the owner, is so sweet! Just over a mile from the house, with a pretty walk if you cut through Day Island Park.
12 residents recomanen
Addi's Diner
207 S A StOur favorite place for breakfast! Their pancakes are huge and Addi, the owner, is so sweet! Just over a mile from the house, with a pretty walk if you cut through Day Island Park.
Located just over a mile away, in our growing downtown, this café is great for breakfast or lunch. They serve fresh organic food at a very affordable price.
Lovely
349 Main StLocated just over a mile away, in our growing downtown, this café is great for breakfast or lunch. They serve fresh organic food at a very affordable price.
Just over a mile away in downtown Springfield, this is a great place to grab a beer and food!
60 residents recomanen
Plank Town Brewing Company
346 Main StJust over a mile away in downtown Springfield, this is a great place to grab a beer and food!
A must visit in the Eugene/Springfield area! We recommend the maple bacon bar or any donut topped with cereal!
68 residents recomanen
Voodoo Doughnut - Eugene
20 E BroadwayA must visit in the Eugene/Springfield area! We recommend the maple bacon bar or any donut topped with cereal!
Right across the river from us, is our favorite pizza place, Roaring Rapids! They have a fantastic outdoor patio on the river, a carousel and games for the kiddos! Located in the same parking lot as Camp Putt Mini Golf Park.
11 residents recomanen
Roaring Rapids Pizza Company
4006 Franklin BlvdRight across the river from us, is our favorite pizza place, Roaring Rapids! They have a fantastic outdoor patio on the river, a carousel and games for the kiddos! Located in the same parking lot as Camp Putt Mini Golf Park.
The best Thai food in the area! They have three locations, including one in Springfield. Our favorite dishes are Dracula’s Nightmare and the Garlic Prawns (must love garlic!)
8 residents recomanen
Ta Ra Rin Thai Cuisine-Springfield
1410 Mohawk BlvdThe best Thai food in the area! They have three locations, including one in Springfield. Our favorite dishes are Dracula’s Nightmare and the Garlic Prawns (must love garlic!)
Located near Hayward Field, Prince Puckler’s has been serving ice cream for over 40 years in Eugene!
136 residents recomanen
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveLocated near Hayward Field, Prince Puckler’s has been serving ice cream for over 40 years in Eugene!
With two locations in Eugene, Sweet Life Patisserie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! They use local and organic ingredients when possible and specialize in vegan desserts that are out of this world! From cakes and brownies, to pies and cupcakes, you’re sure find something you’ll love!
179 residents recomanen
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StWith two locations in Eugene, Sweet Life Patisserie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! They use local and organic ingredients when possible and specialize in vegan desserts that are out of this world! From cakes and brownies, to pies and cupcakes, you’re sure find something you’ll love!
This local Italian restaurant, located near the UO, is a great place for a nice dinner.
108 residents recomanen
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveThis local Italian restaurant, located near the UO, is a great place for a nice dinner.
Must love sours! But if not everyone in your party does, they do serve wine and cider and usually have a non-alcoholic option. Located about 40 min outside of Eugene, this brewery is a great place to spend a couple hours. Buy a charcuterie board or other nibbles or bring your own food! Lots of outdoor space and a bocce ball court. Also a tasting room at 5th Street Public Market but the farmhouse is much more of an experience! Live music on Friday nights.
15 residents recomanen
Alesong Brewing & Blending
80848 Territorial HwyMust love sours! But if not everyone in your party does, they do serve wine and cider and usually have a non-alcoholic option. Located about 40 min outside of Eugene, this brewery is a great place to spend a couple hours. Buy a charcuterie board or other nibbles or bring your own food! Lots of outdoor space and a bocce ball court. Also a tasting room at 5th Street Public Market but the farmhouse is much more of an experience! Live music on Friday nights.
Family Fun
Indoor water park with a wave pool, slide, hot tub and lap pool and an outdoor playground.
17 residents recomanen
Splash! at Lively Park
6100 Thurston RdIndoor water park with a wave pool, slide, hot tub and lap pool and an outdoor playground.
Our girls love playing mini golf at Camp Putt where there are two 18-hole courses to choose from. Bonus, if you call from the course to the neighboring Roaring Rapids Pizza, they’ll give you a discount and have your pizza waiting for you when you’re done!
Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park
4006 Franklin BlvdOur girls love playing mini golf at Camp Putt where there are two 18-hole courses to choose from. Bonus, if you call from the course to the neighboring Roaring Rapids Pizza, they’ll give you a discount and have your pizza waiting for you when you’re done!
Amazon pool is where we spend many summer days! This outdoor facility has slides, diving boards, a kiddie pool, wading pool and wonderful snow cones and food at the concession stands. There’s also a fun park next door!
35 residents recomanen
Amazon Pool
2600 Hilyard StAmazon pool is where we spend many summer days! This outdoor facility has slides, diving boards, a kiddie pool, wading pool and wonderful snow cones and food at the concession stands. There’s also a fun park next door!
A very “Eugene thing” for the whole family to experience together is the Saturday Market! Local artisans, delicious food and live music make for a very fun time!
202 residents recomanen
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StA very “Eugene thing” for the whole family to experience together is the Saturday Market! Local artisans, delicious food and live music make for a very fun time!
Great park, playground and bike/walking path along the Willamette River.
123 residents recomanen
Parc Skinner Butte
248 Cheshire AveGreat park, playground and bike/walking path along the Willamette River.
Very fun park with unique playground equipment and a basketball court. Hike up the road to the Thurston Hills on some fun gravel paths or on an old paved logging road.
Quartz Park
2300 S 60th StVery fun park with unique playground equipment and a basketball court. Hike up the road to the Thurston Hills on some fun gravel paths or on an old paved logging road.
Lots of shops and restaurants with a park across the street for the younger ones! Our favorites include Café Yumm, Chápalas Mexican restaurant and a great roof top bar at the top of the Hyatt Hotel. This is also where you’ll find Trader Joe’s!
105 residents recomanen
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterLots of shops and restaurants with a park across the street for the younger ones! Our favorites include Café Yumm, Chápalas Mexican restaurant and a great roof top bar at the top of the Hyatt Hotel. This is also where you’ll find Trader Joe’s!
5th Street Public Market has shops and restaurants situated around an old fountain. You’ll find a food court (try the Thai!), Marche (a nice French place and good for drinks too!), floral shop, local Made in Oregon store, Elephant’s Trunk (a toy store) and so much more! Located across the street is the Nike Store and more shops and restaurants near the new Gordon Hotel.
204 residents recomanen
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th Ave5th Street Public Market has shops and restaurants situated around an old fountain. You’ll find a food court (try the Thai!), Marche (a nice French place and good for drinks too!), floral shop, local Made in Oregon store, Elephant’s Trunk (a toy store) and so much more! Located across the street is the Nike Store and more shops and restaurants near the new Gordon Hotel.