opposite the willamette river, this informal hotel is a mile from both interstate 5 and the matthew knight arena. informal rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges; some have river views. parking and hot breakfast are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, a convenience store and a coin-operated laundry. suites add living areas with sofabeds. it's also a mile from the university of oregon museum of natural and cultural history Eugene Airport 21 min
Shelton-Mc Murphey-Johnson House (8 min) Castle-like Victorian mansion built in 1888 offering regular tours & holiday formal teas. Dorris Ranch (5 min) Kids learn about history at this farm offering hands-on tours about the pioneer era & agriculture. Skinner Butte Park (8 min) Hilltop space featuring trails, climbing rocks, a playground & sweeping city & mountain views. Spencer Butte (18 min) 2,058-ft. butte with Douglas firs & several hiking trails to a rocky summit with sweeping views. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (8 min) University art museum with a cafe & store known for its Asian & Northwest pieces since 1933. Hendricks Park (7 min) Eugene's oldest city park, featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & 200-year-old Douglas fir trees. Mount Pisgah (12 min) Oak-forested peak with an easy, 3-mile hike to a year-round arboretum & 360-degree views. Alton Baker Park (9 min) This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites. Mount Pisgah Arboretum (12 min) Living tree museum on 209 acres of riverside woods with trails & an annual mushroom festival. Museum of Natural and Cultural History (4 min) Small museum affiliated with the U of O showcasing ancient NW peoples & animals, geology & botany. Lane County History Museum (10 min) Museum and history Owen Rose Garden (10 min) Pretty park with floral displays, picnic areas, biking & pedestrian paths & a performance space. Eugene Science Center (9 min) Kid-focused museum featuring rotating hands-on science exhibits & a planetarium. Springfield Museum (6 min) Cascades Raptor Center (17 min) Nature center displaying nearly 50 birds of prey in big outdoor aviaries, plus a wildlife hospital. |