Things To Do
Eugene Saturday Market
The Saturday Market is the oldest open-air crafts market in the US. The perfect place to shop for locally handmade goods & listen to live music. There's also a farmers market with local produce and treats. It's hard to leave the market without buying something!
Owen Rose Garden
A beautiful garden with over 400 varieties of roses, nestled right in the Whiteaker (our neighborhood) and near the river walking path.
Alton Baker Park
Located on the river and near Autzen stadium, Alton Baker Park has plenty of trails to walk on. This is where Cuthbert Amphitheater is located as well, so check their website to see if there are any shows the weekend of our wedding!
Spencer Butte
If you're looking for a moderate to hard, short but steep hike, this is a beautiful trail. It takes you to the highest point in Eugene where you have panoramic views.
Skinner Butte Park
You can drive to the top of this butte. Warning: this is where the teenagers like to go to smoke weed, but just ignore them to get views of the city.
Osteria DOP
The best Italian restaurant in town! Every dish is delicious. This place is small though and can have long wait times so it is not meant for big parties.
Marché
Our favorite place to have a nice dinner. Delicious French inspired cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Jade Dumpling & Noodle House
Our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. If you love homemade dumplings and noodles, you have to go here!
Tiger Mama
A yummy Korean restaurant right in our neighborhood. Good food & drinks and an incredibly friendly staff.
Scribles Bistro & Deli
Another restaurant in the Whit (can you tell we don't really leave our neighborhood?). Huge grinder sandwiches with a cute patio out back.
Sweet Life Patisserie
This is our favorite French pastry shop in town. They have a case of desserts that's almost impossible to choose from. You will probably want to get a few things! Rachel's favorite is the Josephine and Ethan's is any slice of cheesecake.
Sushi PURE
Sushi restaurant with a fun indoor atmosphere.
Fisherman's Market
Our favorite spot to go for a fried fish sandwich or Dungeness crab basket. Crab season sometimes lasts through the summer so definitely get some Dungeness crab while you're in Oregon!
Oakshire Public House
Small batch brewery with lots of food trucks and indoor/outdoor seating. All of the beer at our wedding was from here!
Beergarden
Similar to Oakshire Public House. Large taproom with lots of food trucks and indoor/outdoor seating.
El Buen Sabor Taqueria Blair
Oaxacan food truck. Everything is delicious but our favorite is the Machete Oaxaqueno.
New Day Bakery
Perfect place to stop for pastries or a sit down breakfast.
Morning Glory Café
Locally-sourced vegetarian restaurant. We've only had breakfast here but it's so good. It can get very busy so be prepared to wait for a table.
Prince Puckler's Ice Cream
The best ice cream in town. Try their marionberry ice cream, if they have any left!
Blairally Vintage Arcade
Vintage pinball and arcade machines with a full bar.
Metro Cinemas
Locally owned cinema right in downtown Eugene.
Sarver Winery
It was a surprise to us when we moved here but the Willamette Valley in Oregon is home to more than 500 wineries and known for its world class Pinot noir. This is just one winery we've been to. Great views and you can create your own charcuterie plate!
Hobbit Beach
Easy one mile hike through the forest that leads to a hidden beach.
Strawberry Hill Wayside
Come at low tide to see the tide pools!
Cape Perpetua
About an 1 hr 45 min from Eugene, this is our favorite spot to bring out of town guests. You can drive up to the lookout for amazing views of the Oregon coast, or walk down onto the rocks to see tide pools, Thors Well, and Devils Churn. Just always remember to have your eye on the ocean because those waves don't mess around!
Luna Sea Fish House
This was the very first place we ate during our first time on the coast and have probably been back 20 times now. Located in adorable Yachats, they have the best fried scallops, fried cod, and Slumgullion soup.
Tamolitch Falls (Blue Pool)
Beautiful 3.9 mile round trip hike through an old-growth Douglas fir forest and old lava flow rocks. The trail ends at the turquoise Tamolitch Pool.
Koosah & Sahalie Falls
An easy 2.6 mile loop trail connects Koosah and Sahalie Falls. The hike borders the McKenzie River through towering forest.
Salt Creek Falls
The second highest waterfall in Oregon. You can view the falls from an observation platform near the parking lot or take a short hike for multiple vantage points.