Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
1030 River Rd
1030 River RoadSome of the best Indian food in Eugene
http://www.govindasbuffet.com
Terrific menu, wine, beer, spirits, wonderful atmosphere. Great place for summer dining, or dining anytime indoors.
http://ryeon3rd.com/gallery
444 E 3rd Ave
444 East 3rd AvenueTerrific menu, wine, beer, spirits, wonderful atmosphere. Great place for summer dining, or dining anytime indoors.
http://ryeon3rd.com/gallery
smoked salmon ravioli in the basil cream sauce, the chicken pesto, the chicken marsala....fresh organic pasta! Lunch and dinner.
14 locals recommend
Placido's Pasta Shop
120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvdsmoked salmon ravioli in the basil cream sauce, the chicken pesto, the chicken marsala....fresh organic pasta! Lunch and dinner.
Historic place with a great menu, wide choice of beer, wine or other adult beverages. Good outside seating for summer.
21 locals recommend
McMenamins High Street Brewery & Cafe
1243 High StHistoric place with a great menu, wide choice of beer, wine or other adult beverages. Good outside seating for summer.
Essentials
Closest (to me) good selection for a mainstream grocery store. Also has a liquor store for spirits, department store, gas station and garden center.
https://www.fredmeyer.com
60 Division Ave
Closest (to me) good selection for a mainstream grocery store. Also has a liquor store for spirits, department store, gas station and garden center.
https://www.fredmeyer.com
85 Oakway Center
85 Oakway CenterFor the unique and discerning food finds. http://www.traderjoes.com
Whole foods, organic, one of Eugene's oldest and still fine after all these years.
http://www.kivagrocery.com/
125 W 11th Ave
125 West 11th AvenueWhole foods, organic, one of Eugene's oldest and still fine after all these years.
http://www.kivagrocery.com/
Arts & Culture
My favorite mainstream movie theater.
http://www.regmovies.com/theatres/theatre-folder/regal-valley-river-center-stadium-15-imax-8262
500 Valley River Center
500 Valley River CenterMy favorite mainstream movie theater.
http://www.regmovies.com/theatres/theatre-folder/regal-valley-river-center-stadium-15-imax-8262
43 W Broadway
43 West BroadwayMovies you can't see in mainstream theaters.
http://bijou-cinemas.com/bijoumetro/
Planetarium is a great place for adventure on a rainy day. Kid-focused, but something for the grownups too. Eugene Astronomical Society meets here, with some wonderful presentations for adults.
31 locals recommend
Eugene Science Center
2300 Leo Harris PkwyPlanetarium is a great place for adventure on a rainy day. Kid-focused, but something for the grownups too. Eugene Astronomical Society meets here, with some wonderful presentations for adults.
Sightseeing
(Eugene City Hall) Check online for FREE Eugene Bike Path maps!
https://www.eugene-or.gov/1849/Locate-a-FREE-Bike-Map
125 E 8th Ave
125 East 8th Avenue(Eugene City Hall) Check online for FREE Eugene Bike Path maps!
https://www.eugene-or.gov/1849/Locate-a-FREE-Bike-Map
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best and freshest entertainment in town, just rowdy enough to be fun.
20 locals recommend
HiFi Music Hall
44 E 7th AveSome of the best and freshest entertainment in town, just rowdy enough to be fun.
One of Eugene's finest for craftily hopped, or hoppily crafted beers. In the Whiteaker Neighborhood.
157 locals recommend
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
272 Blair BlvdOne of Eugene's finest for craftily hopped, or hoppily crafted beers. In the Whiteaker Neighborhood.
Beautiful historic building, great music in an easy-to-listen environment. Good for a bite to eat, and gathering with friends. Check out the old-time music jam first Sunday every month.
8 locals recommend
Sam Bond's Brewing Co.
540 E 8th AveBeautiful historic building, great music in an easy-to-listen environment. Good for a bite to eat, and gathering with friends. Check out the old-time music jam first Sunday every month.
One of my favorite breweries. Great choice of beers or cider, lots of room for sitting outside in the summer. Check out the Tuesday evening Eugene Jammers (eclectic stringband jam) that happens during the summer months.
109 locals recommend
Oakshire Brewing
207 Madison StOne of my favorite breweries. Great choice of beers or cider, lots of room for sitting outside in the summer. Check out the Tuesday evening Eugene Jammers (eclectic stringband jam) that happens during the summer months.
Good wines (especially pinot, merlot and chsrdonnays) and great music in this tiny venue. Bring your own to grill in the summer.
38 locals recommend
Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
907 W 3rd AveGood wines (especially pinot, merlot and chsrdonnays) and great music in this tiny venue. Bring your own to grill in the summer.
Everything Else
http://pielc.org/ The world’s biggest public interest environmental law conference. Annually, early March.
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
1412 Pearl Streethttp://pielc.org/ The world’s biggest public interest environmental law conference. Annually, early March.
Stunning array of rhododendrons and azaleas in the spring. This is a beautiful park worth visiting.
https://www.eugene-or.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/80
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardStunning array of rhododendrons and azaleas in the spring. This is a beautiful park worth visiting.
https://www.eugene-or.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/80
Stunning array of rhododendrons and azaleas in the spring. This is a beautiful park worth visiting.
https://www.eugene-or.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/80
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardStunning array of rhododendrons and azaleas in the spring. This is a beautiful park worth visiting.
https://www.eugene-or.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/80
Skinner Butte Park
248 Cheshire Avehttp://www.skinnersbutte.com/rose-garden/
Skinner Butte Park
248 Cheshire Avehttp://www.skinnersbutte.com/rose-garden/
Shopping
Not a mall! What started in an old warehouse as a collective has grown into one of Eugene's iconic gathering places for boutique shopping, great eating and live music. Hang around the beautiful courtyard in any season.
204 locals recommend
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveNot a mall! What started in an old warehouse as a collective has grown into one of Eugene's iconic gathering places for boutique shopping, great eating and live music. Hang around the beautiful courtyard in any season.