Eugene Airport 24 min
Spencer Butte (18 min) 2,058-ft. butte with Douglas firs & several hiking trails to a rocky summit with sweeping views. Museum of Natural and Cultural History (11 min) Small museum affiliated with the U of O showcasing ancient NW peoples & animals, geology & botany. Alton Baker Park (8 min) This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites. Dorris Ranch (8 min) Kids learn about history at this farm offering hands-on tours about the pioneer era & agriculture. Oregon Wine LAB (7 min) Skinner Butte Park (7 min) Hilltop space featuring trails, climbing rocks, a playground & sweeping city & mountain views. Cascades Raptor Center (17 min) Nature center displaying nearly 50 birds of prey in big outdoor aviaries, plus a wildlife hospital. Lane County History Museum (9 min) Museum and history Shelton-Mc Murphey-Johnson House (7 min) Castle-like Victorian mansion built in 1888 offering regular tours & holiday formal teas. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (15 min) University art museum with a cafe & store known for its Asian & Northwest pieces since 1933. Eugene Science Center (8 min) Kid-focused museum featuring rotating hands-on science exhibits & a planetarium. Hendricks Park (6 min) Eugene's oldest city park, featuring hiking trails, picnic tables & 200-year-old Douglas fir trees. Mount Pisgah (13 min) Oak-forested peak with an easy, 3-mile hike to a year-round arboretum & 360-degree views. Mount Pisgah Arboretum (13 min) Living tree museum on 209 acres of riverside woods with trails & an annual mushroom festival. Owen Rose Garden (9 min) Pretty park with floral displays, picnic areas, biking & pedestrian paths & a performance space. |