Downtown Eugene Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Hult Center for Performing Arts
Experience the best theater performances that Eugene has to offer within the modern environment of its acclaimed art center located close to the city’s downtown area.

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
Nicknamed the Castle on the Hill, this ornate Victorian-era home presides over Eugene like something out of a fairy tale.

University of Oregon
Explore the campus of University of Oregon during your travels in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Alton Baker Park
Alton Baker Park is just one of the places to see in Eugene, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's great live music and shops.
5th Street Market
During your trip to Eugene, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 5th Street Market. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
McDonald Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at McDonald Theatre during your stay in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in Downtown Eugene

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Staff is friendly and breakfast is pretty good - more than a standard continental breakfast. However the rooms are dated and in need of being freshened up (marks on walls, AC unit old and questionable, bubbles in carpet, etc.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Graduate by Hilton Eugene
The staff was amazing, the room decor was authentic and we loved the location!!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Timbers Inn
Fun retro hotel. They did a good job renovating it, keeping the old vibe. Tasty breakfast!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Gordon Hotel
Nice bar/restaurant.Valet parking was convenient
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Inn at the 5th
Overnight stay to attend a memorial service. Super nice and very proficient staff. Clean, pleasant facility close to 5th Street Market.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Eugene Downtown University Area
Nice place
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Eugene

Market District
If you're spending some time in Market District, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and 5th Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

West University
While West University may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McDonald Theatre and Saturday Market.

West Eugene
While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.

South University
Though South University may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hayward Field and Matthew Knight Arena.

College Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Lane County Fair Grounds and Lane Events Center.

Harlow
If you're spending some time in Harlow, PK Park and Autzen Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
