Eugene Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Eugene
Where is it located?: Eugene is located in Oregon, approximately 100 miles south of Portland, on the west coast.
Why do people go there?: Eugene is a modern day hippie Mecca, with easy access to the wonderful things the Oregon outdoors have to offer.
How do travelers get there?: Most drive or take a bus from Portland.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 541
Other phone tips: Use the yellow pages when searching for phones number of companies and other businesses in Eugene Oregon.
Population: 200,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Amazon, Cal Young, Bethel, Churchill, Downtown, Crest Drive, Fairmount, Friendly, Far West,Harlow, Jefferson Westside, Industrial Corridor, Laurel Hill Valley, Santa Clara, River Road,South University, Trainsong, Southeast,West Eugene, Whiteaker, West University,
Attractions: Hippies, U of O, Access to outdoors, Country Fair
Accommodations: Eugene Hostels
Tourist Office: Eugene Tourist Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Maryhill Museum, Metolius River, Cape Kiwanda
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Summer, hands down.
City Specific Events: Lane County Fair, Asian Celebration, Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Festival of American Music and KLCC Microbrew Festival
How to get around?: Bike or bus it.
Good to know: Eugene is known as the Emerald City of US.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport for travellers taking flights to Eugene is the Eugene Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Eugene travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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