Things To Do
Go for a hike
Some of our favorite short local hikes: - Mount Pisgah :) - Spencer Butte and Ridgeline Trail - Mckenzie River Trail (especially Blue Pool and Sahalie/Koosah Falls) - Eagles Rest (our first date) - Clear Lake (where he proposed!) - Horse Rock Ridge Further away: - Silver Falls State Park - Salt Creek Falls - Iron Mountain - Brice Creek and Trestle Creek Falls - Kentucky Falls - Tam McArthur Rim (permit required) - Matthieu Lakes (permit required) - Green Lakes (permit required) - Canyon Creek Meadows (permit required) Difficult: - Browder Ridge - Obsidian Trail (permit required) - Marion Lake and Mountain (permit required) - Jefferson Park from Woodpecker TH (permit required)
Visit a local winery
The Willamette Valley is known for its excellent pinot noirs, and a drive out to one or more of these wineries is a great way to see the beautiful Oregon countryside! Some of our favorites: - Sarver - Bennett's - Silvan Ridge - Walnut Ridge - LaVelle - Sweet Cheeks
Day trip to the coast
Florence is a little over an hour drive away and has classic Oregon beaches, short hikes (Hobbit trail and Washburne State Park), Heceta Head lighthouse, and good seafood restaurants (try Homegrown Public House and Bridgewater Fish House)! Heading south from there, you'll find hikes in the Oregon Dunes -- try the Threemile Lake loop. Or heading north, you'll find the charming town of Yachats with awesome hiking at Cape Perpetua and more good seafood (we recommend Luna Sea for simple fish and chips, Yachats Brewing, Drift Inn, and Bread and Roses bakery).
Visit Crater Lake National Park
The only national park in Oregon, this is the seventh deepest lake in the world and unbelievably beautiful! Some of the highlights: - Circling the lake on the 33 mile Rim Drive - Cleetwood Cove hike (only way to access the water) - Boat tour to Wizard Island - Garfield Peak - Scott Mountain - Watchman Peak - Refreshments at the historical Crater Lake Lodge
Eugene Saturday Market and Farmers Market
It doesn't get more quintessential Eugene than a morning at the Saturday market and farmer's market browsing handmade crafts and fresh produce, especially in July!
Stroll through a local park
Alton Baker Park, Dorris Ranch, Hendricks Park, and Owens Rose Garden are lovely parks in town for a walk, bike ride (rentals available from local bike shops or the PeaceHealth bike share), or picnic!
Visit a local brewery
Yes, it's true, the PNW loves its hipster IPAs but luckily you'll find a wide variety of beers and breweries around here! Some of our favorites: - Coldfire - Oakshire - Alesong - Ninkasi - Viking Not breweries but other fun places for drinks/beers: - Thinking Tree - Heritage Distilling - Public House - Bier Stein
Dine at a local restaurant
Some of our favorites: Fancy: - Bar Purlieu - Sabai Cafe and Bar - Placido's Pasta Shop - Party Bar - Akira - Izakaya Meiji Co. - Ambrosia - Sushi PURE - Café Med - Osteria DOP - Yardy Rum Bar Casual: - Hey, Neighbor! Pizza House - The Wheel Apizza Pub - Ta Ra Rin - Krob Krua Thai Kitchen - Tradewinds Cafe and Bottle Market - Bao Bao House - Jade Dumpling & Noodle House - Oakshire food carts (Arekie, Hot Honey, Ojisan Ramen) Brunch: - Brail's - Glenwood - Morning Glory (vegetarian) - Studio One Cafe - The Pump Cafe Dessert: - Sweet Life Patisserie - Noisette - Prince Puckler's - Salt and Straw Coffee shops: - Farmer's Union - Tailored - Coffee Plant Roasters - Palace Coffee
Road trip to other parts of Oregon
If you have time to extend your trip, here are some other classic Oregon highlights: - Crater Lake National Park - Mount Hood - Central Cascades Wilderness (Bend/Sisters, OR) - Columbia River Gorge - Oregon Coast (any portion of Hwy 101 makes for a great road trip) - Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Painted Hills National Monument - Wallowa/Eagle Cap Wilderness - Raft trip on the Rogue, Deschutes, or McKenzie rivers