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.
Autzen Stadium
Catch an event at Autzen Stadium during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hendricks Park
Just a few blocks away from the University of Oregon are the blooming flowers, shady trees and rolling green lawns of Eugene’s oldest park.
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
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
Self-Guided Eugene Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in Downtown Eugene
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Older property close to downtown and a reasonable distance from Autzen Stadium.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Clean room, great staff, perfect location. The dining area was a bit loud due to all the games in there.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Courtesy Inn Eugene Downtown
Convenient and clean
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Inn at the 5th
Staff was great. Room was spotless and so well equipped. Location was great. Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Campbell House Inn
Love Campbell House! We stay there whenever we're in Eugene.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Gordon Hotel
Staff were OUTSTANDING.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 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 John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts and McDonald Theatre.
West Eugene
While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.
Whiteaker
If you're spending some time in Whiteaker, Territorial Vineyards and Wine Company and Owen Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
