Alex’s EUGENE OASIS GUIDEBOOK

Alex
Alex’s EUGENE OASIS GUIDEBOOK

Outdoor Adventure Close to home

These are beautiful spots that are enjoyable to visit and will give you a great feel for Eugene. If you only have time for one, hike up Spencer's
My favorite place in Eugene. Its a really nice hike or run to the top. And you get a view of the entire valley when you get there. There are multiple trailheads and connections from the ridgeline trail system. I prefer the Fox Hollow trailhead where the Raptor Center is. Visit https://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/listing/spencer-butte-trail/4726/
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Spencer Butte
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My favorite place in Eugene. Its a really nice hike or run to the top. And you get a view of the entire valley when you get there. There are multiple trailheads and connections from the ridgeline trail system. I prefer the Fox Hollow trailhead where the Raptor Center is. Visit https://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/listing/spencer-butte-trail/4726/
There is a road to the top, but i like to access the trail entrance facing the river. Its a short hike, but nice and there are stairs to run on the west side
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Skinner Butte Lookout
50 Skinner Butte Loop
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There is a road to the top, but i like to access the trail entrance facing the river. Its a short hike, but nice and there are stairs to run on the west side
Beautiful bluff top park. Fairly large with a lot of interesting trails and plant specimens
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Hendricks Park
Skyline Boulevard
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Beautiful bluff top park. Fairly large with a lot of interesting trails and plant specimens
Very nice path system on both banks of the Willamette. I suggest getting bikes to ride as much as possible. Its flat and easy.
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Ruth Bascom Bike Path
Ruth Bascom Bike Path
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Very nice path system on both banks of the Willamette. I suggest getting bikes to ride as much as possible. Its flat and easy.
Large park that runs from 19th all the way to the Martin Street ridgeline trail . Bark running paths, Bike lanes, small skate park, volleyball, large dog parks and more.
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Amazon Park
22 Amazon Pkwy
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Large park that runs from 19th all the way to the Martin Street ridgeline trail . Bark running paths, Bike lanes, small skate park, volleyball, large dog parks and more.
4.4 mile loop built to commemorate University of Oregon running legend Steve Prefontaine. Located within Alton Baker park, There are a number of access points for Pre's Trail, but the most common route, and the one shown on trailhead maps, begins at the westernmost parking lot in Alton Baker Park. The entire route is well-maintained wood chip doubletrack, suitable for all skill levels. This is a large park that also contains a Science Center, Autzen Stadium, Disc Golf Course, Bike trails, river access and more.
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Pre's Trail
Pre's Trail
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4.4 mile loop built to commemorate University of Oregon running legend Steve Prefontaine. Located within Alton Baker park, There are a number of access points for Pre's Trail, but the most common route, and the one shown on trailhead maps, begins at the westernmost parking lot in Alton Baker Park. The entire route is well-maintained wood chip doubletrack, suitable for all skill levels. This is a large park that also contains a Science Center, Autzen Stadium, Disc Golf Course, Bike trails, river access and more.

Food scene

These are my go-to places to eat in Eugene. The list is biased towards places that are walkable from the Eugene Oasis!
This is my favorite Eugene Brewery. Seasonal rotations and excellent barrel aged beers. An easy walk or very fast bike ride away. There is always 1 food truck and sometimes 2 here. Great outside patio. Eugene Wine Cellars is next door if you want some wine also and they also have a diferent food truck to check out over there.
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Oakshire Brewing
207 Madison St
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This is my favorite Eugene Brewery. Seasonal rotations and excellent barrel aged beers. An easy walk or very fast bike ride away. There is always 1 food truck and sometimes 2 here. Great outside patio. Eugene Wine Cellars is next door if you want some wine also and they also have a diferent food truck to check out over there.
Right across from Oakshire. Great coffee, granola and baked goods. Live music often.
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Wandering Goat Coffee Co.
268 Madison St
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Right across from Oakshire. Great coffee, granola and baked goods. Live music often.
Just a short walk away, this is a terrific place for pastries, desserts and coffee. Can get pretty busy on a Saturday night.
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Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe St
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Just a short walk away, this is a terrific place for pastries, desserts and coffee. Can get pretty busy on a Saturday night.
A short walk away, Falling Sky Deli has terrific soups, salads and sandwiches. I like to get a Soup and a Beer and The Pastrami Hash is amazing. They are a /Deli brewery with a good rotating tap list.
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Falling Sky Deli
1334 Blair Blvd
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A short walk away, Falling Sky Deli has terrific soups, salads and sandwiches. I like to get a Soup and a Beer and The Pastrami Hash is amazing. They are a /Deli brewery with a good rotating tap list.
Creative ciders in a great space. Live music often.
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WildCraft Cider Works
232 Lincoln St
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Creative ciders in a great space. Live music often.
Great pizzas and beers. Close to Wildcraft and Elevation Bouldering
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The Wheel Apizza Pub
390 Lincoln St
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Great pizzas and beers. Close to Wildcraft and Elevation Bouldering
Very close, its fun, fast-ish and casual. Wings, obviously. And Salads are pretty good as well. Good tap list.
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Hot Mama's Wings
420 West 13th Avenue
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Very close, its fun, fast-ish and casual. Wings, obviously. And Salads are pretty good as well. Good tap list.
Walk straight east on 12th and you almost run into Claim 52. Solid food menu and a nice mix of solid classic beers and experimental brews. I always get whatever sounds oddest. They are happy to pour tasters so be sure to so that!
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Claim 52 Kitchen
1203 Willamette St
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Walk straight east on 12th and you almost run into Claim 52. Solid food menu and a nice mix of solid classic beers and experimental brews. I always get whatever sounds oddest. They are happy to pour tasters so be sure to so that!
Bugers. Beer. Good Music. Good vibe. If you are in the mood for a burger and beer, this place hits the mark. They can get a little overboard on the sauces for my taste, I try and remember to get the sauce on the side.
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Killer Burger
50 W Broadway
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Bugers. Beer. Good Music. Good vibe. If you are in the mood for a burger and beer, this place hits the mark. They can get a little overboard on the sauces for my taste, I try and remember to get the sauce on the side.
Always popular. Creative and fresh tacos and other taco type stuff. Nice space with large tables inside and a nice patio in the back.
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Tacovore
530 Blair Blvd
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Always popular. Creative and fresh tacos and other taco type stuff. Nice space with large tables inside and a nice patio in the back.
Beergarden is a great place to enjoy a cluster of food trucks in Eugene. There are 42 rotating taps plus bottles and a number of food trucks. Good for a fun casual dinner and the opportunity to try a wide range of beverages. In the summer, this outdoor space is cool, pet-friendly and often hosts live entertainment on the small stage. Colder months the space is enclosed and heated.
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Beergarden
777 W 6th Ave
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Beergarden is a great place to enjoy a cluster of food trucks in Eugene. There are 42 rotating taps plus bottles and a number of food trucks. Good for a fun casual dinner and the opportunity to try a wide range of beverages. In the summer, this outdoor space is cool, pet-friendly and often hosts live entertainment on the small stage. Colder months the space is enclosed and heated.
Food Truck pod at this corner in downtown Eugene. Mainly open for lunch, there is a varity of international foods here. Ive always enjoyed the meals I've picked up here. Its a favorite for people working downtown for a fast and well priced lunch.
West 8th Avenue & Olive Street
Food Truck pod at this corner in downtown Eugene. Mainly open for lunch, there is a varity of international foods here. Ive always enjoyed the meals I've picked up here. Its a favorite for people working downtown for a fast and well priced lunch.
This is the dead center of downtown Eugene. Good for lunch and you can indulge afterwards - Voodoo Donuts is right next door.
Kesey Square (Broadway Plaza)
10 E Broadway
This is the dead center of downtown Eugene. Good for lunch and you can indulge afterwards - Voodoo Donuts is right next door.
There are many quick and fun places to grab a bite in the Whiteaker neighborhood. This area has a counter-culture vibe and is eclectic and fun. In addition to this food pod, there are great quick bites at the Red Barn Market and the Mexican food truck across the street from the market
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There are many quick and fun places to grab a bite in the Whiteaker neighborhood. This area has a counter-culture vibe and is eclectic and fun. In addition to this food pod, there are great quick bites at the Red Barn Market and the Mexican food truck across the street from the market
Da Nang is outside of the Oregon Wine Lab. The food and wine is great. And a nice outside patio as well as a pretty large and comfortable inside area.
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Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery
88 Lincoln St
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Da Nang is outside of the Oregon Wine Lab. The food and wine is great. And a nice outside patio as well as a pretty large and comfortable inside area.
Local gem. Fresh seafood from the coast. Very casual with prepared food, soups, catch of the day, etc. Good tap list as well.
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Fisherman's Market
830 W 7th Ave
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Local gem. Fresh seafood from the coast. Very casual with prepared food, soups, catch of the day, etc. Good tap list as well.

Indoor Workouts

My go-to hot yoga place. A nice walk, just on this side of Downtown. They also accept ClassPass credits.
Wild Light Yoga Center
820 Charnelton St
My go-to hot yoga place. A nice walk, just on this side of Downtown. They also accept ClassPass credits.
Terrific facility with many progressive routes. Rentals available. Worthwhile day if interested in bouldering skills.
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Elevation Bouldering Gym
348 Lincoln St
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Terrific facility with many progressive routes. Rentals available. Worthwhile day if interested in bouldering skills.
Day Passes, Lessons, Fitness classes and more.
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Crux Rock Climbing Gym
401 W 3rd Ave
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Day Passes, Lessons, Fitness classes and more.
This is a great gym. Best in Eugene and one of the best I've been to ANYWHERE. While monthly membership is expensive, you can use ClassPass. If you want to use a gym while in Eugene, a month of ClassPass can be a great value to use this facility. Its walking distance from the Eugene Oasis
Downtown Athletic Club
999 Willamette St
This is a great gym. Best in Eugene and one of the best I've been to ANYWHERE. While monthly membership is expensive, you can use ClassPass. If you want to use a gym while in Eugene, a month of ClassPass can be a great value to use this facility. Its walking distance from the Eugene Oasis
Bit of a walk but easy bike ride. The brand new Eugene Y is a terrific facility. You can buy day passes for the gym, pool and classes. Highly recomended!
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Eugene Family YMCA
600 Patterson St
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Bit of a walk but easy bike ride. The brand new Eugene Y is a terrific facility. You can buy day passes for the gym, pool and classes. Highly recomended!

Markets

Eugene has some GREAT local markets. The produce is fresh and local with a lot of interesting Oregon brands. They can be 7 day a week farmers markets.
A great selection of local produce, baked goods, cheeses, breads, beers and everything else. Kiva is one of the best and closest to my place and walkable.
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Kiva Grocery Store
125 W 11th Ave
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A great selection of local produce, baked goods, cheeses, breads, beers and everything else. Kiva is one of the best and closest to my place and walkable.
Fun vibe and a very good selection of beer and wine
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New Frontier Market
1101 W 8th Ave
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Fun vibe and a very good selection of beer and wine
This market is the farthest, but its not that far. In the Whitaker neighborhood. They have a great deli/smoothie bar and a outdoor deck . Good selection of produce.
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Red Barn Natural Grocery
357 Van Buren St
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This market is the farthest, but its not that far. In the Whitaker neighborhood. They have a great deli/smoothie bar and a outdoor deck . Good selection of produce.
Terrific marketplace full of local flavor, food and the Saturday market is much larger with a food court, Saturday Market craft fair and live music. The Saturday market is on several connected lots and includes the Farmers Market, Beer Garden, Live Music Stage, Food Truck Court and Craft Fair. The Saturday market is a don't miss if in Eugene for the first time. Winter Farmers Market: Feb - March, Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, Park Blocks at 8th & Oak ​Saturday Farmers Market: April - Nov, Saturdays, 9am - 3pm, 5th Ave between High & Oak ​Tuesday Farmers Market: May - Oct, Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm, Park Blocks at 8th & Oak Holiday Farmers Market: Nov - Dec, Saturdays, 10am - 3pm, 5th Ave between High & Oak
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Lane County Farmers Market
85 E 5th Ave
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Terrific marketplace full of local flavor, food and the Saturday market is much larger with a food court, Saturday Market craft fair and live music. The Saturday market is on several connected lots and includes the Farmers Market, Beer Garden, Live Music Stage, Food Truck Court and Craft Fair. The Saturday market is a don't miss if in Eugene for the first time. Winter Farmers Market: Feb - March, Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, Park Blocks at 8th & Oak ​Saturday Farmers Market: April - Nov, Saturdays, 9am - 3pm, 5th Ave between High & Oak ​Tuesday Farmers Market: May - Oct, Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm, Park Blocks at 8th & Oak Holiday Farmers Market: Nov - Dec, Saturdays, 10am - 3pm, 5th Ave between High & Oak

Wine and Beer Experiences

Amazing and unique beers. Alesong raises the bar with beer and their product is on par with well crafted wine. If you enjoy fine wine or beer, definitely do yourself a favor and check out their tasting room on 5th.
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Alesong on 5th
248 East 5th Avenue
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Amazing and unique beers. Alesong raises the bar with beer and their product is on par with well crafted wine. If you enjoy fine wine or beer, definitely do yourself a favor and check out their tasting room on 5th.
Terrific local blends with a unique tasting experience
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Capitello Wines
540 Charnelton St
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Terrific local blends with a unique tasting experience
Well curated selection of Oregon wines from throughout the state. The Thai food truck in the patio is great also!
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Oregon Wine LAB
488 Lincoln St
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Well curated selection of Oregon wines from throughout the state. The Thai food truck in the patio is great also!
Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Specializing in natural wines made by small growers and producers who focus on organic and biodynamic farming, gentle extractions with indigenous yeast, minimal intervention and low Sulphur.
Civic Winery & Wines
1115 E 11th Ave
Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Specializing in natural wines made by small growers and producers who focus on organic and biodynamic farming, gentle extractions with indigenous yeast, minimal intervention and low Sulphur.
Urban Winery with a great vibe and often live music.
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Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
907 W 3rd Ave
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Urban Winery with a great vibe and often live music.

Sightseeing

Open to the public, Hayward Hall at the base of the tower, is a museum of sorts to the history of Hayward. Trophies, scoreboards, records and rings on display; pieces of the former green wood stadium stands have been transformed into art, bench seats and display components; historic film footage and photos are woven into exhibits, movie reels and art work
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Hayward Field
1530 E 15th Ave
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Open to the public, Hayward Hall at the base of the tower, is a museum of sorts to the history of Hayward. Trophies, scoreboards, records and rings on display; pieces of the former green wood stadium stands have been transformed into art, bench seats and display components; historic film footage and photos are woven into exhibits, movie reels and art work
Explore the Anthropology , Paleontology and Geology of Oregon.
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Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th Ave
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Explore the Anthropology , Paleontology and Geology of Oregon.
The UO campus is beautiful with a lot to see. The campus is also an arboretum and there are many beautiful specimin trees, public art and historic building. You can go to the UO website for a self guided tour - https://cpfm.uoregon.edu/self-guided-campus-tours
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University of Oregon
1585 E 13th Ave
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The UO campus is beautiful with a lot to see. The campus is also an arboretum and there are many beautiful specimin trees, public art and historic building. You can go to the UO website for a self guided tour - https://cpfm.uoregon.edu/self-guided-campus-tours
The museum was built to house the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art—more than 3,700 works of art. The JSMA’s collection is noe expanded to include Chinese, Japanese, Korean and American art as well as special exhibitions.
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Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson Lane
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The museum was built to house the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art—more than 3,700 works of art. The JSMA’s collection is noe expanded to include Chinese, Japanese, Korean and American art as well as special exhibitions.