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.
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.
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.
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
room was clean, traffic noise was loud and made sleep difficult
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Front desk was great, room - shower was dirty and had hair in the drain. No shower gel, was empty when I got to the room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Gordon Hotel
Staff , hotel, amenities were amazing!! Loved our room very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff from valet to check in to bell hop were incredible!! Only thing I wish they had (rooms are pricey) were better TVs and Netflix or some kind of streaming. Old school tv with cable guide (yes I know first ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Timbers Inn
Very welcoming and friendly. Beautiful lobby and great complementary breakfast! It was very convenient from the train and the rooms were clean, spacious, and retro.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Inn at the 5th
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Courtesy Inn Eugene Downtown
Very lean good sized room with nice bath/shower amenities.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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.
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.
