Eugene Things to see and do Travel Articles

October 2001 – Eugene, Oregon

The summer months in Eugene are relaxing and peaceful. The days are longer and the air is warmer. Even the rains grudgingly ceasefire and call a temporary truce for the duration of the season. Life is good. And just as surely as the wax dries on the psychedelically swirled candles at the Saturday Market, in [...]

Eugene, Oregon – September 2001

For music, booze and food, Chez Ray serves it all up in downtown Eugene. An Interview with Chez Ray Eugene has attracted many interested and talented people over the years. This is partly due to Oregon’s relaxed atmosphere, as well as Eugene’s proximity to San Francisco, especially the counter-culture revolution that occurred there in the [...]

Cheap Eats, Eugene

For those on a tight budget, Eugene has some bargain places to eat. Some are specials on certain days, but others are great value everyday. Geppetto’s Pizzeria: 868 W Park St On Mondays and Tuesdays, you can get a massive slice of cheese pizza for $1.50 and a drink for $1. Even the biggest appetite [...]

Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide

Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide By Lauren Saxton Street Maps & Bike Maps So, in reading this handy-dandy website you have found a surplus of fun and exciting things to do while visiting Eugene. You have hiking spots to visit, restaurants to try, a coffee shop you want to get wired at and a bar you [...]

November 2002 Update Eugene,

November 2002 Update Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide By Lauren Saxton Ducks, Beer & Trees This year Eugenians were treated to an unusually dry and especially nice October. The days were marked by sunshine and blue skies and the trees, unlike most years, made a gradual and brilliant turn of color as they ran their course. [...]

General Info – Eugene, Oregon, USA

Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide – General Info Quirky Facts Downtown Eugene is centered around the little hill called Skinner’s butte. Principal Skinner from "the Simpson’s" was named after this inconspicuous mound. Geography Eugene Oregon is located in the Central Willamette Valley. It is 8 hours drive north of San Francisco by I-5 and 5 hours [...]

Eugene Travel Guide Index Page – Eugene, Oregon, USA

Eugene Travel Guide Below you will find links to all of the articles in the Eugene Travel Guide, from monthly updates to related pieces. If you would like to be an online travel guide, please click here. Latest Article December 99 Article – Anarchists make the headlines again and hot cider is the drink of [...]

Biking and Running- Eugene, Oregon, USA

Biking & Running – Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide Eugene Biking Eugene, Oregon is an extremely bike-friendly city. Nearly every main street is equipped with a bike lane for easy commuting. However, if you would like a slightly more scenic route, the Willamette River bike trail runs east-west along both sides of the river for roughly [...]

Hikes- Eugene, Oregon, USA

Hikes – Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide Eugene is blessed with a variety of hikes that can be reached without too much effort. Although having access to a vehicle would help, the local bus service will also take you fairly close to some of these locations. Mt Pisgah You can take a couple of hours or [...]

Coffee Shops and Cybercafes – Eugene, Oregon, USA

Coffee Shops & Cybercafes – Eugene, Oregon Travel Guide Eugene has a wide variety of coffee shops to cater for any type of mood. From the hustle of Full City during the morning rush to the laid-back impromptu music sessions at Out Of The Fog. All offer pastries and buns to go with the coffee [...]