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Eugene, OR has a Top Downtown
In a city well known for the arts and outdoors, Eugene, OR's downtown district serves as the center for creativity and culture, and that's for a whole region, not just the city. Luckey's Bar and Music Venue, the first business in Eugene, combines a feel for the past with the sounds of local bands, while the Eugene Gallery District keeps residents on the cutting edge of culture. Live music, theater and fine arts performances can be seen at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, the McDonald... Read More »
Eugene Pets Collect Treats
Gourmet pet boutiques and gourmand pet owners flourish in Eugene. Also flourishing in the city is the ever-popular Oregon Truffle Festival, but little do festival-goers know that the delectable delicacies would be impossible to find without the help of our four-legged friends. Expert trainers run a truffle-hunting seminar for curious dogs and owners to try their hand (or paw) at finding the hidden truffles -- the only class of its kind in the nation. While the owners get to enjoy the bounty... Read More »
Eugene Museums Come Together With MUSE
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Eugene, and with good reason. But there’s plenty to do inside as well, with multiple museums and other cultural venues. Many of the area's cultural attractions and museums are represented under the umbrella of MUSE, or Museums of Springfield-Eugene. Here's a look at a few of them.
The Oregon Air & Space Museum is an all-volunteer operation that museum acquires, restores and displays aircraft and artifacts that showcase the history of aviation and space... Read More »
Eugene Arts and Entertainment
Eugene’s many museums, galleries and a full schedule of music, dance and theater performances allow residents and visitors to nurture their creative sides as well as their active sides.
Every Saturday from April through November Eugene's Saturday Market shows off the talents of dozens of vendors. Original artwork, hand-crafted jewelry, books and rustic country cooking are just a few of the booths visitors can expect to enjoy during their stroll through the market. A different... Read More »
Eugene, OR Cultural Scene Is Attractive
If you enjoy spending enjoyable days indoors, there is plenty to do inside in Eugene – thanks to multiple museums and other cultural offerings. Here is a brief overview:
Oregon Air & Space Museum
The Oregon Air & Space Museum acquires, restores and displays aircraft and artifacts that showcase the history of aviation and space technology. It also sponsors fly-ins and other events.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
The University of Oregon’s art museum opened its doors to the... Read More »
Music Scene is Strong in Eugene
For a town of its size, Eugene has a large music scene with a variety of concert options. The area is an ideal community for musicians because it embraces all forms of the arts and is home to a surprising number of performance art companies and venues. Here's a sampling.
Eugene Symphony
The Eugene Symphony, which was founded in 1966 and performs most of its concerts at the 2,500-seat Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The orchestra plays in front of 27,000 classical music fans each year,... Read More »
