There are few things that bring Eugeneans together across the great divide like the Ferry Street…read moreBridge. Love it or hate it, the bridge maintains the life support between these two quarreling families. The North side progeny are conservative urban sprawling through freeway interchanges and commuter neighborhoods unfriendly to even the most adventurous bipedals. The South banks kin are liberal bastions of tree hugging ivory tower denisons waiting to dawn their faded tie dye and bike to mecca. The bridge maintains friendly relations with four lanes of moderate traffic except on gamedays when congestion brings this asphalt mess to a standstill as Oregon trounces another unwitting foe.

Every trip, we try to go on a few hikes and this year one we chose was Skinner's Butte in Eugene…read more It's easy to get to with plenty of free parking in the parks surrounding it. There are easy walking paths and multiple trails going up and down different sides. It was a cloudy day, but pleasant for walking. At the top are different lookout points with benches, picnic tables, etc., perfect for great views as you explore the area. The most fun part was the natural climbing wall on the one side. It has its own dedicated lot as well. Portions are closed, but most have permanent fixture points for climbing rope. Definitely a fun free activity if you're into climbing. This is a great free and active activity on your next trip here.

Great experience I visited this place its like a adventure jungle and we can go with partner family…read moreand friends

When you visit it, the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House comes alive with history. Here, you'll get…read moresome good insights into some strong women's lives. Tip: The stairs are steep so be aware; they're not recommended for small children or people with mobility issues. When you ascend to the attic, you'll find an impressive replica of the house, and also a nice collection of war memorabilia (Swords, flags, photos, medical instruments, etc.). We very much enjoyed learning more about the history of Eugene; the docents were both friendly and knowledgeable. The furnishings and architecture are from a different time and the tour was informative.

Read a review from 3 years ago and it said it was only $6 to get in and guess what? It's still only…read more$6 to get in! The docent was a very kind and friendly lady who knew the most about Aida but knew something about all of them. I appreciate her honesty when we asked a wished didn't know she would tell us she was not sure but would offer a maybe because... or probably because.... She pointed out what pieces of furniture were original to the home and explained how the rest were donated. So much history! She said the last lady who owned the home was raised in the Campbell House Inn which is actually where we stayed! I didn't take a bunch of photos as I was enjoying the moment and listening to the docent tell us the history of the home. Also many other people have posted great photos here already so no point in being redundant. The docent said it is decorated for Christmas during the holidays and recommended to visit it if I'm the area during that time. The theme was weddings do when we visited as the docent explained that someone had donated a tremendous amount of wedding gowns to the museum.

It's a 62 ft statue welcoming you to Springfield. You can't miss it. It was put up in 2016…read more I actually like it a lot. I wish they would decorate more around it so it doesn't look so alone. I play a simulator game that takes place in Oregon, and this landmark is actually used in the game, so love it or hate it, it is a part of Springfield.

I would not say this is the best place in town for a show unless you like long bathroom lines at…read moreintermission, clear bag policies, not being able to bring your own food and water and then being faced with junk food concessions(cash only, $3 ATM fee), and mostly alcohol and other unhealthy drinks. Staff members were nice and helpful though and they do get some good acts coming through town.

Warpaint was the perfect way to celebrate my brother's birthday in Eugene. It was my first time at…read morethe venue, so I made sure to review the website and left my purse in the car after reading the clear bag requirements. Oddly enough, there were so many bags that didn't fit the criteria, so rules were pretty lac despite the sign outside the entrance. Reserved seats are available on the second level, but tickets were otherwise general admission. It looks to be an old movie theater with most of the seats ripped out. They did keep some seats in the back, helpful for those unable to stand for long periods of time. Murals enhanced the walls leading to the restrooms and second level. Bathrooms were vintage but clean with a mirrored lounge area. Drinks were available in the lobby. The crowd was a mix of generations; many parents with their teens like myself. We caught Sego, their opening band, who were pretty cool. I hadn't seen Warpaint since they opened for Depeche Mode in Chicago, 7 years ago and was excited to see them on their home turf. They put on a great show (unless you had epilepsy, flash was intense) and came out for a double encore. A great time was had by all! Easy walking distance to the parking garage.

This is a surprisingly nice memorial. It's simplicity and openness gives more gravitas to the…read morememorial's message, and it's location in Skinner's Butte Park, next to the Willamette River, is quite fitting.

When you walk in and go to the right corner, there's a tiny section over there about the Native…read moreAmericans who lived here before Westerners committed biopiracy and genocide. The first of about 10 informational photos says that the museum is trying to be more inclusive and aware of its history, but has all the photos of the Native Americans up a staircase you cant even access. And, it looks like most, if not all, of the photos were taken without this person's consent. It's very obvious that this section did not take any direction from a Native person, or do any research into considerations to be taken. How about mention of community efforts to reconstruct the Kalapuya dictionary? How about teaching about the agriculture they did here before colonization? How about teaching about Lane County's roles in the atrocities of residential schools? How about not putting the ONLY photos and mention of native people up in a corner you can't even access? How about showing examples of traditional dances done by Kalapuya and neighboring tribes? So f*ckin, daft, y'all. Do better. I understand that its a small museum, but you could at LEAST make the stairs available to view what you do have, even though its almost comical how obvious it is that these did not want their picture taken, or didn't know, like the blind woman standing outside her house- probably not knowing who tf was there or why. The Race for Change exhibit is phenomenal and takes up a very decent amount of space, that was awesome. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of one is because of the effort put into the Race for Change exhibit, and the fiery and undeniable acknowledgments of KKK presence here in Eugene- which NEEDS to be taught about if our community wants to be a safe space.

Went and enjoyed the museum by myself had a enjoyable time reading and looking at everything.read more

Very small but diverse collection. One of the galleries was closed, so even smaller…read more Only $5 admission

First- check out their website for free days. It's only $5 but that's a barrier for some & they…read morehave monthly first Friday as well as other days free. Second. This museum is excellent -& I admit, I've been misrepresenting it. Pre Covid I went to a show and was deeply underwhelmed.This past weekend while visiting, I ran into an acquaintance and we both commented "did they change something? Wasn't this kind of a meh experience before?" Maybe they got the bigger Schnitzer collection out? New curators? I don't know what happened but it was GREAT. New works are top notch Japanese & Korean collections are small but stellar Contemporary & modern North American artists very broad and high quality choices. Single user bathroom on the second floor also a big winner as is the elevator and the tiny but compelling gift shop. Kudos all around (Wish the cute cafe would open back up. Fingers still crossed)