Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
Wonderful food, a bit more expensive, with incredible wines available there. Lovely atmosphere.
19 residents recomanen
Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
174 E BroadwayWonderful food, a bit more expensive, with incredible wines available there. Lovely atmosphere.
Great healthy reasonably priced fast food. Many around town.
37 residents recomanen
Cafe Yumm! | The Meridian
1801 Willamette StGreat healthy reasonably priced fast food. Many around town.
J-TEA
2778 Friendly StNice little tea shop down the hill.
This is a very good Thai restaurant that offers excellent food at reasonable prices. The decor has recently been updated. Very nice and popular place.
Ta Ra RinThai Cuisine-Eugene
1200 Oak StreetThis is a very good Thai restaurant that offers excellent food at reasonable prices. The decor has recently been updated. Very nice and popular place.
They have tasty healthy food at a modest price and they are only 1 mile away.
104 residents recomanen
Laughing Planet
760 Blair BlvdThey have tasty healthy food at a modest price and they are only 1 mile away.
There is a lovely cafe in the Friendly Market. There is also outdoor seating. Located 3 blocks from our house- right down the hill.
88 residents recomanen
Friendly Street Market
2757 Friendly StThere is a lovely cafe in the Friendly Market. There is also outdoor seating. Located 3 blocks from our house- right down the hill.
Absolutely delicious Chinese food. One of my favorite places to eat!
8 residents recomanen
Spice ’n Steam
165 W 11th AveAbsolutely delicious Chinese food. One of my favorite places to eat!
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveDelicious!!
Outdoor dining. Four excellent food trucks (& wine, beer and kombucha bar) very close by. Live music often offered. Quite the hub of our Friendly neighborhood community. Tents for shelter and shade.
16 residents recomanen
The Friendly Garden
2758 Friendly StreetOutdoor dining. Four excellent food trucks (& wine, beer and kombucha bar) very close by. Live music often offered. Quite the hub of our Friendly neighborhood community. Tents for shelter and shade.
Good local food near home. Good value. Nice community hangout.
76 residents recomanen
Cornucopia Restaurant
295 W 17th AveGood local food near home. Good value. Nice community hangout.
The delicacies at Sweet Life are "to die for." It is also the perfect place for anyone with food sensitivities such as gluten dairy or eggs as they have options for everyone!
179 residents recomanen
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StThe delicacies at Sweet Life are "to die for." It is also the perfect place for anyone with food sensitivities such as gluten dairy or eggs as they have options for everyone!
Saturday Market is a wonderful Eugene tradition with live music, a food court, handmade crafts and a farmer's market, all in one. After Thanksgiving, it moves inside for "Holiday Market."
If you are in town on a Saturday, I highly recommend a visit!
Eugene Saturday Market
126 E 8th AveSaturday Market is a wonderful Eugene tradition with live music, a food court, handmade crafts and a farmer's market, all in one. After Thanksgiving, it moves inside for "Holiday Market."
If you are in town on a Saturday, I highly recommend a visit!
This Thai restaurant is very close (5 min) and has tasty options. They also offer quite a few gluten free dishes.
45 residents recomanen
Tasty Thai Kitchen
80 E 29th AveThis Thai restaurant is very close (5 min) and has tasty options. They also offer quite a few gluten free dishes.
The food is wonderful! The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, and the staff are wonderful about making sure the food works for you. Some of the best food on the coast, and very close.
35 residents recomanen
Waterfront Depot Restaurant
1252 Bay StThe food is wonderful! The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, and the staff are wonderful about making sure the food works for you. Some of the best food on the coast, and very close.
Shopping
Friendly market is its name. Nice little cafe in walking distance from our place, plus you can get essentials with a 5 minute walk.
88 residents recomanen
Friendly Street Market
2757 Friendly StFriendly market is its name. Nice little cafe in walking distance from our place, plus you can get essentials with a 5 minute walk.
Small small on Willamette and 18th streets with Folkways clothing for women, a beautiful art and craft store, Uncommon Scents and Cafe Yumm.
The Meridian Building
1801 Willamette StreetSmall small on Willamette and 18th streets with Folkways clothing for women, a beautiful art and craft store, Uncommon Scents and Cafe Yumm.
Wide range of health foods available here within walking distance, though Friendly market is smaller and closer (and they wouldn't let me mention it twice)
172 residents recomanen
Market of Choice - Willamette - Eugene, OR
67 W 29th AveWide range of health foods available here within walking distance, though Friendly market is smaller and closer (and they wouldn't let me mention it twice)
Capella Market
2489 Willamette StAnother excellent Health food store nearby
Nice selection of restaurants and essential stores. On certain summer nites there is live music in the courtyard.
105 residents recomanen
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterNice selection of restaurants and essential stores. On certain summer nites there is live music in the courtyard.
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveDrinks & Nightlife
All of these locations offer live music and offer either a full bar or excellent wine.
Friendly people, good food, great music, wonderful dance venue! This is the kind of community gathering place that many women feel comfortable to come alone
16 residents recomanen
Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
1626 Willamette StFriendly people, good food, great music, wonderful dance venue! This is the kind of community gathering place that many women feel comfortable to come alone
Silvan Ridge has wonderful wines. (Although it is not quite as scenic as the winery above it on the hill- Sweet Cheeks, I prefer to go to Silvan Ridge because they have such quality wine.) From our place, it is approximately a 20 minute drive through gorgeous country to get there. Live music is often offered in the summer.
36 residents recomanen
Silvan Ridge Winery
27012 Briggs Hill RdSilvan Ridge has wonderful wines. (Although it is not quite as scenic as the winery above it on the hill- Sweet Cheeks, I prefer to go to Silvan Ridge because they have such quality wine.) From our place, it is approximately a 20 minute drive through gorgeous country to get there. Live music is often offered in the summer.
Another wonderful winery outside of town with excellent wine, beautiful views and a scenic drive to get there. During the summer they often have live music!
41 residents recomanen
Sarver Winery
25600 Mayola LnAnother wonderful winery outside of town with excellent wine, beautiful views and a scenic drive to get there. During the summer they often have live music!
LaVelle Winery is a wonderful family run establishment located in Elmira. There wine is some of the best in the valley. They frequently offer live music (and often have my partner's band) and the atmosphere is friendly and warm.
24 residents recomanen
LaVelle Vineyards
89697 Sheffler RdLaVelle Winery is a wonderful family run establishment located in Elmira. There wine is some of the best in the valley. They frequently offer live music (and often have my partner's band) and the atmosphere is friendly and warm.
Wonderful wines and gourmet food. When you really want to treat yourself. Gorgeous drive through the country as well.
163 residents recomanen
King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyWonderful wines and gourmet food. When you really want to treat yourself. Gorgeous drive through the country as well.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic views from the top of the Butte! Some of the climb can be steep, but well worth it!
52 residents recomanen
Spencer Butte (Cham-o-tee)
85385 S Willamette StFantastic views from the top of the Butte! Some of the climb can be steep, but well worth it!
Like Spencer Butte, the views are stunning! Wider trail, drier climate, less trees when walking to the summit, but Buford Park is right there too and there are trails through the trees and by the river.
251 residents recomanen
Mount Pisgah
Like Spencer Butte, the views are stunning! Wider trail, drier climate, less trees when walking to the summit, but Buford Park is right there too and there are trails through the trees and by the river.
Beautiful place with many trails that are not difficult. Also has a trail along the river and is close to town.
Friends of Buford Park and Mount Pisgah
34639 Frank Parrish RoadBeautiful place with many trails that are not difficult. Also has a trail along the river and is close to town.
The coast is a little over an hour from our place. If you want to ride on the beach, this would be the place to go!
14 residents recomanen
C & M Stables
90241 US-101The coast is a little over an hour from our place. If you want to ride on the beach, this would be the place to go!
Hendricks Park: Beautiful Park with lots of azaleas and rhododendrons; hiking trails through the woods as well.
196 residents recomanen
Parc Hendricks
Skyline BoulevardHendricks Park: Beautiful Park with lots of azaleas and rhododendrons; hiking trails through the woods as well.
This isn't necessarily how I would access the bike trail (taking High Street up to the campbell senior center is more convenient) but this is the only one it allowed me to list. Our bike path is a wonderful loop along the river with multiple places to cross the river depending how far you want to ride. It is possible to ride an 11 mile loop.
Rasor Park - River Road west entry (sidewalk and bike path connector)
745 River RdThis isn't necessarily how I would access the bike trail (taking High Street up to the campbell senior center is more convenient) but this is the only one it allowed me to list. Our bike path is a wonderful loop along the river with multiple places to cross the river depending how far you want to ride. It is possible to ride an 11 mile loop.
Nice view from the top and you can drive up there.
There is also a wonderful playground in the park by the river.
123 residents recomanen
Parc Skinner Butte
248 Cheshire AveNice view from the top and you can drive up there.
There is also a wonderful playground in the park by the river.
Waldo Lake
This is a beautiful place to visit and or camp.
Wild Iris Ridge
Lovely hike with wide trails.
Elijah Bristow is a beautiful park that borders the middle fork of the Willamette River. There are miles of trails that are easy hiking as it is basically flat- no hills.
6 residents recomanen
Elijah Bristow State Park
Elijah Bristow is a beautiful park that borders the middle fork of the Willamette River. There are miles of trails that are easy hiking as it is basically flat- no hills.
Arts & Culture
The First Friday Art Walk is a wonderful social scene. Lots of art and music. Downtown comes alive!
Lane Arts Council
1590 Willamette StThe First Friday Art Walk is a wonderful social scene. Lots of art and music. Downtown comes alive!
Beautiful outdoor amphitheater with great music. Food booths, seating on the grass or chairs, dancing. Great summer fun!!
48 residents recomanen
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyBeautiful outdoor amphitheater with great music. Food booths, seating on the grass or chairs, dancing. Great summer fun!!
Incredible facility with top notch performances all year round.
170 residents recomanen
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterIncredible facility with top notch performances all year round.
Rotating displays.... Permanent asian display. Events.
74 residents recomanen
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveRotating displays.... Permanent asian display. Events.
Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StFantastic Venue for large events
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
810 W 6th AveEasy to access and more competitively priced.
Essentials
Rite Aid
57 W 29th AveRight next to Market of Choice. Has a pharmacy as well.
We have two hospitals. Both good.
6 residents recomanen
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
3333 Riverbend DrWe have two hospitals. Both good.
McKenzie-Williamette Medical Center Emergency Department
1460 G StJust so you know.
Eugene Airport
28801 Douglas Dr