Eat, shop, and play—Eugene
Food scene
Best French food in town. One of the best restaurants in town period. Get the chef’s tasting course if they have it.
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Bar Purlieu
1530 Willamette StBest French food in town. One of the best restaurants in town period. Get the chef’s tasting course if they have it.
Great Thai food. Great outdoor seating. Excellent service.
Definitely get a reservation, and do it a day before if you can. They book up.
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Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterGreat Thai food. Great outdoor seating. Excellent service.
Definitely get a reservation, and do it a day before if you can. They book up.
The best wood fire pizza in town, and a great bar too. Only outside seating so if it’s summer be prepared for heat. If it’s fall or winter, they have heaters and covered areas. You’re in Oregon - don’t let a little weather stop you!
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Hey Neighbor Pizza House
1621 E 19th AveThe best wood fire pizza in town, and a great bar too. Only outside seating so if it’s summer be prepared for heat. If it’s fall or winter, they have heaters and covered areas. You’re in Oregon - don’t let a little weather stop you!
Viking Braggot Southtowne Pub
2490 Willamette StGood restaurant close to rental.
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StIf you love beer, go here! That is all. Just go.
For the best local produce and flowers and even fish, go to the Tuesday farmers market. All the farms without the crowds of Saturdays.
Lane County Tuesday Farmers Market
For the best local produce and flowers and even fish, go to the Tuesday farmers market. All the farms without the crowds of Saturdays.
Palace Coffee and Bakery
842 Pearl StreetMy favorite bakery in town.
Yi Shen is the best Vietnamese in town. The restaurant part is in the back of a grocery, so don’t expect a cool dinner vibe - in fact just do take out. The food is awesome!
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Yi-Shen
1915 W 11th AveYi Shen is the best Vietnamese in town. The restaurant part is in the back of a grocery, so don’t expect a cool dinner vibe - in fact just do take out. The food is awesome!
My favorite grocery store in town. Small, convenient, locally owned, awesome staff, AND they have excellent local produce, nearly all organic and a full butcher onsite. Great wine selection too!
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Capella Market
2489 Willamette StMy favorite grocery store in town. Small, convenient, locally owned, awesome staff, AND they have excellent local produce, nearly all organic and a full butcher onsite. Great wine selection too!
The local fishmonger - amazing selection. Plus the best fish and chips.
They have a sister site over on Coburg Rd that does grilled fish. Willamette St only does deep fried.
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Newman's Fish Company
1545 Willamette StThe local fishmonger - amazing selection. Plus the best fish and chips.
They have a sister site over on Coburg Rd that does grilled fish. Willamette St only does deep fried.
Longs is THE butcher in town. Go for grass fed beef, local chicken and pork, specialty deli meats and cheeses, and even prepared items.
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Long's Meat Market
81 E 28th AveLongs is THE butcher in town. Go for grass fed beef, local chicken and pork, specialty deli meats and cheeses, and even prepared items.
If you want truly authentic Italian food - look no further. The food and the service are both EXCELLENT! Get a reservation on the weekends.
Cafe Med Eugene
If you want truly authentic Italian food - look no further. The food and the service are both EXCELLENT! Get a reservation on the weekends.
Nourish is fresh pressed juice and more. Go for your health and for something truly different. In the summer their shrimp ceviche is to die for!
Nourish
Nourish is fresh pressed juice and more. Go for your health and for something truly different. In the summer their shrimp ceviche is to die for!
The newest best place in town! It's so cool that as of now they still don't have a sign on the door, but it's always packed. Go for their truly authentic Napoli pizza and don't miss the panna cotta - it's unlike anything you've ever had before (and I don't even like panna cotta!)
Osteria DOP
The newest best place in town! It's so cool that as of now they still don't have a sign on the door, but it's always packed. Go for their truly authentic Napoli pizza and don't miss the panna cotta - it's unlike anything you've ever had before (and I don't even like panna cotta!)
The best thai food in town, and only a 5 min drive away! Closes at 7, so don't delay. You can order ahead online. search online for "drumrongthai food cart square site"
Drumrongthai Foodcart
The best thai food in town, and only a 5 min drive away! Closes at 7, so don't delay. You can order ahead online. search online for "drumrongthai food cart square site"
Think you want Voodoo Donuts? Think again! Dizzy Dean's is the best in town - trust us - we've done the taste test! And if the "Hot Donuts Now" sign is on, you are extra lucky! Get one for now and one for later!
2380 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, USA
Think you want Voodoo Donuts? Think again! Dizzy Dean's is the best in town - trust us - we've done the taste test! And if the "Hot Donuts Now" sign is on, you are extra lucky! Get one for now and one for later!
Neighborhoods
The “Friendly Neighborhood” is a classic in Eugene. It’s got a great market, and cart food, and nice people. Go for coffee, pizza, Mexican, and thai. The market is great for quick groceries and local produce. Very close to your rental.
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Friendly
The “Friendly Neighborhood” is a classic in Eugene. It’s got a great market, and cart food, and nice people. Go for coffee, pizza, Mexican, and thai. The market is great for quick groceries and local produce. Very close to your rental.
Shopping
5th Street Market is Eugene’s oldest open air market. 150 years ago it was the place where farmers brought their goods for the public to purchase. You can see the remnants of that set up if you look carefully at the architecture.
50 years ago it’s where Nike set up their first office.
Now it’s Eugene’s best shopping, relaxing and nightlife. Go for a spa day, wine tasting, boutique shopping and even a flagship Nike Store.
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Markt 5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th Ave5th Street Market is Eugene’s oldest open air market. 150 years ago it was the place where farmers brought their goods for the public to purchase. You can see the remnants of that set up if you look carefully at the architecture.
50 years ago it’s where Nike set up their first office.
Now it’s Eugene’s best shopping, relaxing and nightlife. Go for a spa day, wine tasting, boutique shopping and even a flagship Nike Store.
It’s iconic. If you like open air markets you should go. A Eugene institution. Take cash.
Eugene Saturday Market
126 E 8th AveIt’s iconic. If you like open air markets you should go. A Eugene institution. Take cash.
Oakway Center has Lululemon, Nordstrom Rack, Pottery Barn, Trader Joe’s, Old Navy and a few other good places. It’s also where Salt and Straw is - an Oregon hipster ice cream place. 😉
Oakway Center
Oakway Center has Lululemon, Nordstrom Rack, Pottery Barn, Trader Joe’s, Old Navy and a few other good places. It’s also where Salt and Straw is - an Oregon hipster ice cream place. 😉
Trendy clothing store for men. Also, the ONLY clothing store just for men in town. Yikes!
Porterhouse Clothing & Supply
Trendy clothing store for men. Also, the ONLY clothing store just for men in town. Yikes!
Running and hiking
The ridge line is the best place for an easy hike not far from the rental. If you just want to stretch your legs or take a beautiful trail run - go here! There are many entries
Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead
85528 Christensen RdThis is THE iconic hike in Eugene. About 1 hour, steep in only a few places, and you’ll have amazing views! Do it - especially at sunrise, if you’re that sort of person. 🙂💪
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Spencer Butte
This is THE iconic hike in Eugene. About 1 hour, steep in only a few places, and you’ll have amazing views! Do it - especially at sunrise, if you’re that sort of person. 🙂💪
This is where you go to rent or buy mountain bikes. They’ll fit you right and treat you right. Eugene is a Mecca for road and trail cycling.
Life Cycle Bike Shop
1733 Pearl StThis is where you go to rent or buy mountain bikes. They’ll fit you right and treat you right. Eugene is a Mecca for road and trail cycling.
Pre's Trail
Pre's TrailYou’re in track town USA! If you love running, try Pre’s trail.
If you want to rent a bike for riding the roads or the bike paths, this is the place to go. They've been in Eugene for 1 million years and are beloved in town.
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Bicycle Way of Life
556 Charnelton StIf you want to rent a bike for riding the roads or the bike paths, this is the place to go. They've been in Eugene for 1 million years and are beloved in town.
When Track Town USA opens a running shop, you know it's good. Go to be perfectly fit in running shoes and nerd out on all the choices. You might even run into someone infamous!
Eugene Running Company
116 Oakway CenterWhen Track Town USA opens a running shop, you know it's good. Go to be perfectly fit in running shoes and nerd out on all the choices. You might even run into someone infamous!
Located at the corner of 24th and Amazon Parkway, this is the quiet little spot where many famous and not so famous runners train year round. It's a nice, flat, groomed bark trail to get in a quick 3 miles, and people watch.
Amazon Trail, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
Located at the corner of 24th and Amazon Parkway, this is the quiet little spot where many famous and not so famous runners train year round. It's a nice, flat, groomed bark trail to get in a quick 3 miles, and people watch.
This is a wonderful day trip. The drive is under 90 mins and the hike is only about 3 miles. You'll see two amazing waterfalls and stunning geology. Drive up old McKenzie Hwy a bit further to check out the lava beds and the look out tower.
Proxy Falls, Oregon 97413, USA
This is a wonderful day trip. The drive is under 90 mins and the hike is only about 3 miles. You'll see two amazing waterfalls and stunning geology. Drive up old McKenzie Hwy a bit further to check out the lava beds and the look out tower.
A local favorite for a quick hike and breathtaking views. There's also an excellent swimming hole at the base of the mountain, AND if you want a decent run, you can do the 7 mile run around the base.
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Mount Pisgah
A local favorite for a quick hike and breathtaking views. There's also an excellent swimming hole at the base of the mountain, AND if you want a decent run, you can do the 7 mile run around the base.
Wine tasting
There are so many great options for wine tasting. Here are some of our favs.
Super close to the rental, and not very well known. This is an amazing and intimate winery. Started by a local doctor and his wife, and they run it from their amazing home. Go for, excellent service, wonderful wine, and an awesome cheeseboard. Their dog may even greet you. 👍🐶
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Abbelone Vineyard
85505 Christensen RdSuper close to the rental, and not very well known. This is an amazing and intimate winery. Started by a local doctor and his wife, and they run it from their amazing home. Go for, excellent service, wonderful wine, and an awesome cheeseboard. Their dog may even greet you. 👍🐶
Sarver Winery
25600 Mayola LnAnother excellent, and lesser known local winery.
King Estate is a destination that shouldn't be missed. They used to have a full restaurant, but now it's just wine tasting + light meals like salads and charcuterie. Definitely go. The setting and service are bar none, but you'll need a reservation in advance.
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King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyKing Estate is a destination that shouldn't be missed. They used to have a full restaurant, but now it's just wine tasting + light meals like salads and charcuterie. Definitely go. The setting and service are bar none, but you'll need a reservation in advance.
Sightseeing
A short drive up a little hill will get you breathtaking 360 degree views of Eugene, the Cascade mountains, and even the coast range. There’s a little park up there for walking. Take a picnic! Oakway Center is close and you can get quick food at Trader Joe’s!
Gillespie Butte Park
1135 Crenshaw RoadA short drive up a little hill will get you breathtaking 360 degree views of Eugene, the Cascade mountains, and even the coast range. There’s a little park up there for walking. Take a picnic! Oakway Center is close and you can get quick food at Trader Joe’s!
The best track and field facility in the world. It shouldn't be missed. If you can't get in you can see quite a bit just walking around the perimeter. You can also check out U of O campus while you are there.
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Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveThe best track and field facility in the world. It shouldn't be missed. If you can't get in you can see quite a bit just walking around the perimeter. You can also check out U of O campus while you are there.
Beautiful and easy hike and day trip. Pop into Florence for fresh crab and chowder.
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Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead
Sweet Creek RoadBeautiful and easy hike and day trip. Pop into Florence for fresh crab and chowder.
Swimming
This is the city pool. It has fun for the kids and lap swimming at select times of day. Check out their schedule online.
Amazon Pool
2600 Hilyard StThis is a natural rock slide area with a swimming hole. About 1 hour drive. Gorgeous and fun. Not for littles.
Lake Creek Falls
This is a natural rock slide area with a swimming hole. About 1 hour drive. Gorgeous and fun. Not for littles.