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.

Skinner's Butte is a neat city park that offers a variety of activities including rock climbing,…read moreshort hikes, and a gorgeous overlook of the city and cokes with sufficient parking by any of the activities. During sunset, you'll find the viewpoint rather busy with all sorts of people hanging with their friends or loved ones eating, drinking, or blazing. A cool part of the city for sure.

We went for the Halloween Afternoon tea (at 11am). It was very nice. They have 3 courses with a…read moredifferent tea for each course. The savories were yummy - especially a pretzel bun stuffed with ham and cheddar. Then there was the scones - served with cream and preserves - the scones were soft and tender. The desserts were also good - especially a small mousse served on a circle of genoise sponge. The volunteer servers are attentive and they don't rush you. Well worth checking out. And I enjoyed reading about Mrs. Johnson - the woman who deeded the house to the Lane County Historical Society.

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.

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.

What a beautiful show we experienced! Getting to see Lucy Dacus in a vintage, small venue was a…read moretreat. The staff were all so helpful and friendly and efficient. The lighting with the disco ball was fun and whimsical. I loved that they had cool air blowing on the audience the entire show. Would love to come back again!

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.

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.

I never have been Bite of Eugene before, I didn't even know it existed till we rode by on our bikes…read moreand since the admission was free- we decided to stop and see what it was all about. They had Valet Bicycle Parking! Yea- I said it! VALET BICYCLE PARKING!!! So cool! Every where should have this! The music was okay- some jazzy smooth band, not my favorite but it was still ok. There were kids running around everywhere. It was really fun to see them playing at the bottle rocket booth. There were about 5 or 6 wine vineyards booth there. Tasters where $1-3 and glasses where $5-8. There were 4 different cupcake stands! I thought this to be a wonderful pairing; wine and cupcakes! It made me happy! There were a few food booths and 2 or 3 Insurance booths. It was nothing to exciting for crazy, but it was a nice/fun surprise on our bike ride today.

Third year for me at the Bite of Eugene, and I have to say it was OK but not fabu. My compatriots…read moreand I headed down for dinner on Saturday night and felt like the whole shindig was a ghost down. The music was shutting down as we arrived (7:00), Party! was out of food, Ring of Fire was giving away mangoes (no one wanted their sticky rice), and there were several empty booths. Another bummer: no wine or beer tasting, just direct pours--with several beers already tapped out. We did find some food gems, though. The stand-outs? Delicata (dungeness crab hush puppies = brilliant) and Soubise! Soubise was making what they termed their "staff meal" and it was So Good. Pork carnitas with all the fixins, and mexi-corn with lots of lime. The bites we had here were so fantastic that they made me want Chef Gil to tire of this French nonsense and go full-on south of the border (remember those Party! Cart take-overs last summer?). But I digress. After finding our faves, we tried to sit down and watch the finale of the Iron Chef competition. Unfortunately, the announcers (save the faux-auctioneer) were so quiet (not holding the mic appropriately--either for themselves or for the interviewees), insipid, and self-centered, we just had to leave. After three years of trying to watch this competition it's become clear that there is really no producer involved, and one is needed desperately. Desserts were located on the other side of the venue, ostensibly due to its shadier nature. Vanilla Jill's disappointed ($4.25 for an icy, runny, small cup of chocolate fro yo), Lochmead thrilled ($2.00 for an ice cream!). The demonstration booths were fun, and something I'd like to see more of. All in all, I think this festival still has a lot to learn. And the lackadaisical nature of the promoters makes me wonder if that will ever happen.

Our favorite parts were the toy and car exhibits and we very much appreciated the upstairs displays…read moreabout indigenous people. The museum has sought to repair wrongs of the past by returning artifacts to their rightful owners and by correcting false narratives. We really enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot.

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.

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)

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