Food Scene
A Japanese Whiskey bar with traditional and modern food, plus an amazing Meiji burger. Reasonable prices and plates that vary from small to meal. In the heart of the brewery district.
148 locals recommend
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StA Japanese Whiskey bar with traditional and modern food, plus an amazing Meiji burger. Reasonable prices and plates that vary from small to meal. In the heart of the brewery district.
2 blocks from the airbnb, authentic, casual, reasonably priced Cambodian food.
8 locals recommend
Angkor Cafe
1810 Chambers St2 blocks from the airbnb, authentic, casual, reasonably priced Cambodian food.
This is a drive-up burrito shop just 2 blocks from the airbnb hailed by some of my friends as "the best burritos in town" and by others (me included) as "eh, not bad for a quick bit in a hurry."
22 locals recommend
Burrito Boy
2511 West 11th AvenueThis is a drive-up burrito shop just 2 blocks from the airbnb hailed by some of my friends as "the best burritos in town" and by others (me included) as "eh, not bad for a quick bit in a hurry."
A nice, quick but healthy, very casual place to get burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies.
104 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
760 Blair BlvdA nice, quick but healthy, very casual place to get burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies.
A pub and bottle shop-- if beer is your thing-- this place has more options than anyplace in town. Big selection on tap, and a full wall of fridges with bottles from all over the world to try. Food is decent, big tv to watch sporting events on, lots of space for sitting.
107 locals recommend
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StA pub and bottle shop-- if beer is your thing-- this place has more options than anyplace in town. Big selection on tap, and a full wall of fridges with bottles from all over the world to try. Food is decent, big tv to watch sporting events on, lots of space for sitting.
If you are looking for fancy, Marche is up there. The mussels are amazing.
102 locals recommend
Marché
296 E 5th AveIf you are looking for fancy, Marche is up there. The mussels are amazing.
A casual street taco place where the food comes up quickly, as well as the margaritas! Nice outdoor patio, open for lunch, good for kids as well as adults.
174 locals recommend
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdA casual street taco place where the food comes up quickly, as well as the margaritas! Nice outdoor patio, open for lunch, good for kids as well as adults.
Every. desert. you. can. imagine. Delicious. Walk by the long glass case and pick your poison, take out or sit down.
179 locals recommend
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StEvery. desert. you. can. imagine. Delicious. Walk by the long glass case and pick your poison, take out or sit down.
In my opinion, the best bakery in town. You do have to find it (hence the name), but worth it.
144 locals recommend
Hideaway Bakery
3377 E Amazon DrIn my opinion, the best bakery in town. You do have to find it (hence the name), but worth it.
Fancy winery with nice view of working forest and farm landscapes. Expensive but worth-it dinners.
163 locals recommend
King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyFancy winery with nice view of working forest and farm landscapes. Expensive but worth-it dinners.
Parks & Nature
On the outskirts of town, 1 mile hike to the top for amazing views of the city and surrounds.
199 locals recommend
Spencer Butte
On the outskirts of town, 1 mile hike to the top for amazing views of the city and surrounds.
They rehabilitate birds here, but the ones that cannot be released again you are able to view, and they are really cool
75 locals recommend
Cascades Raptor Center
32275 Fox Hollow RdThey rehabilitate birds here, but the ones that cannot be released again you are able to view, and they are really cool
Contains an arboretum, as well as many hiking trails along rivers and streams, and to the top.
251 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah
Contains an arboretum, as well as many hiking trails along rivers and streams, and to the top.
This is just a couple blocks from the airbnb, a very easy walk to several full blocks of massive city park. Includes a running track, a frisbee golf course, bark walking/running trails, ball fields, and paved paths.
13 locals recommend
Westmoreland Disc Golf Course
1680 W 18th AveThis is just a couple blocks from the airbnb, a very easy walk to several full blocks of massive city park. Includes a running track, a frisbee golf course, bark walking/running trails, ball fields, and paved paths.
Great for bird watching in morning and eves. Nice place for paddling around, or a quick dip really close to town.
Fern Ridge Reservoir - Royal Avenue Access
27720 Royal AvenueGreat for bird watching in morning and eves. Nice place for paddling around, or a quick dip really close to town.
There is a bike path that goes from near the airbnb several miles all the way to the wetlands, where bird life abounds. Many walking paths throughout.
West Eugene Wetlands
435 Bailey Hill RdThere is a bike path that goes from near the airbnb several miles all the way to the wetlands, where bird life abounds. Many walking paths throughout.
Skinner's butte is on the north side of town with a good view of downtown. Back in the day- Eugene was marked from Skinner's butte on the north to Spencer's butte at the south, with Willamette St connecting them both (it still does today, the town has just grown out a bit!). Drive to the top, or take one of the hiking trails up for an urban hike. North side connects to the massive river trail system.
68 locals recommend
Skinner Butte Lookout
50 Skinner Butte LoopSkinner's butte is on the north side of town with a good view of downtown. Back in the day- Eugene was marked from Skinner's butte on the north to Spencer's butte at the south, with Willamette St connecting them both (it still does today, the town has just grown out a bit!). Drive to the top, or take one of the hiking trails up for an urban hike. North side connects to the massive river trail system.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent theater in the heart of downtown, beer and wine service while watching.
55 locals recommend
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StIndependent theater in the heart of downtown, beer and wine service while watching.
Happens every Saturday, the city just built a permanent location with cover for all-season comfort. The town gathers to buy and sell produce, artistic handmade vendor goods, and food cart meals. Live music throughout the day at the center stage. A local institution.
202 locals recommend
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StHappens every Saturday, the city just built a permanent location with cover for all-season comfort. The town gathers to buy and sell produce, artistic handmade vendor goods, and food cart meals. Live music throughout the day at the center stage. A local institution.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson LaneEssentials
Albertsons
3075 Hilyard St2 blocks from the airbnb.
If you need something EVEN MORE convenient than the grocery store across the street, 7-11 will save you from having to cross 18th at the light, for a quick grab of any convenience store items. Right next to gas station, easy walk of 3 blocks from the studio.
9 locals recommend
7-Eleven
895 River RdIf you need something EVEN MORE convenient than the grocery store across the street, 7-11 will save you from having to cross 18th at the light, for a quick grab of any convenience store items. Right next to gas station, easy walk of 3 blocks from the studio.