Downtown Eugene Travel Guide
Eugene
Visit Downtown Eugene
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
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in Downtown Eugene
Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Easy check in safe parking very clean room
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Very nice, very clean
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Gordon Hotel
The room smelled of mold when you walked in and there were pieces of plastic on the carpet signaling that it had not been vacuumed between guests
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Timbers Inn
very nice staff, breakfast was great. location was great. will stay again when in eugene.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Inn at the 5th
Overall it was ok We stayed for two nights. There’s no way to stop the air conditioning ( we don’t like the noise). A heavy vanilla smell when entering the room. Otherwise clean and the room was big
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Courtesy Inn Downtown Eugene
Clean rooms and super friendly/accommodating staff. We highly recommend.
Reviewed on 11 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.
