Photo By Bruce Johnson - Diamond Peak
Eugene is a friendly, and has many titles - Track Capital-USA, Cultural Center of the Willamette Valley, home of the University of Oregon's Fighting Ducks, and one of America's most livable communities. Eugene's culture includes concerts in the parks, galleries and museums, to world-class performances at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The Hult Center is the home for some highly respected arts organizations: The Eugene Symphony, Eugene Opera, Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Festival of American Music, Eugene Ballet Company, and Oregon Mozart Players. In the evening, there is a variety of club music, from reggae to jazz, at local entertainment spots. Eugene includes jogging and biking paths, many miles of them winding through city parks along the Willamette River. Two special sites are Hayward Field on the U of O campus, and Pre's Trail, named in memory of Steve Prefontaine, talented middle distance runner at the U of O; who went out for the Olympics in 1972. He placed fourth. That was the year the terrorists took hostages and killed some of the Olympic participants. Steve was so distraught at the loss of some of his teammates that he just couldn't focus on the games after that. But he gave it everything he had. What perseverance! There are many displays of roses, which can be seen in Owen Rose Garden in Skinner Butte Park and rhododendrons in Hendricks Park. Shopping is a major attraction in Eugene. During your visit you can choose from either the open-air bazaar- Saturday Market, or the specialty shops in the downtown section and the Market District, as well as the Valley River Center Mall.
The above
information supplied by:
The Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon (CVALCO)
Destination Wilderness -49701 McKenzie Hwy, Vida OR., 97488.. 800-423-8868/541-549-1336 or
Fax: 541-549-1297...Wilderness Web Site
Email Wilderness
- Places of Interest -
5TH STREET MARKET Historic Fifth Street Public Market you'll find a colorful collection of shops, restaurants, and an artisan gallery room. The courtyard and balconies are perfect for taking a break to watch local musicians, and artists. Camp Putt Adventure Golf/Havin' Fun, Inc. 4006 Franklin Blvd. Eugene OR 97403 Phone: (541) 741-9828 Fax: (541) 726-6038 Cascades Raptor Center 32275 Fox Hollow Road PO Box 5386 Eugene OR 97405 Phone: (541) 485-1320 Fax: (541) 485-4586 Email: raptors@raptor-center.com URL: http://www.raptor-center.com Coastal Mountain Stables, Inc. 90241 Highway 101 North Florence OR 97439 Phone: (541) 997-7540 Email: candm@presys.com URL: http://www.touroregon.com/horses.html Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club 2077 Willamette Street PO Box 5566 Eugene OR 97405 Phone: (541) 342-5367 Fax: (541) 342-6089 Email: beban@go-ems.com URL: http://www.go-ems.com Lane Sport & Ice Center Lane County Fairgrounds 796 West 13th Avenue 796 West 13th Avenue Eugene OR 97402 Phone: (541) 682-3615 Fax: (541) 682-3614 URL: http://www.atthefair.com Sandland Adventures 85366 Highway 101 Florence OR 97439 Phone: (541) 997-8087 Fax: (541) 997-5387 URL: http://www.sandland.com Sea Lion Caves 91560 Highway 101 Florence OR 97439 Phone: (541) 547-3111 Fax: (541) 547-3545 Email: info@sealioncaves.com URL: http://www.sealioncaves.com Triangle 5 Ranch 39841 McKenzie Highway PO Box 302 Walterville OR 97489-0302 Phone: (541) 747-7039 Fax: (541) 747-7039 Email: triangle5@uswest.net URL: http://www.triangle5.com
Hendricks Park & Owen Rose Garden - Two destinations for garden lovers, Hendricks Park and Owen Rose Garden present wonderful displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, roses and other ornamental plants. Both in relaxing settings, Hendricks Park is perched high in Eugene's Southeast Hills, and the Rose Garden is at home in a prime spot on the Willamette River.
Oregon Parks
& Recreation Department
1115 Commercial St., NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-1001
(503) 378-6305 / 1-800-452-5687
- Visitor Contact Information -
Convention
and Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon
115 West 8th, Suite 190
P.O. Box 10286
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 484-5307, 1-800-547-5445
Fax: (541) 343-6335
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