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Downtown Eugene

River paths, independent bookshops and kitchens shaped by the southern Willamette Valley. Eugene connects a lively downtown with the University of Oregon and neighborhoods that reward a slower afternoon.

Eugene skyline viewed from Skinner Butte, 2005

Start at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House for a guided look at local history, then head toward downtown for lunch and a bookshop. Check the house tour schedule first. The Hult Center offers a separate evening performance option.

Areas in this guide

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Around Downtown

Places in our Downtown directory listings, ordered by how many Google reviews each has.

Museum & cultural place

Actors Cabaret of Eugene

Museum & cultural place · 996 Willamette St

Actors Cabaret of Eugene, a nonprofit community theater, presents live musicals, comedies, dramas, and dinner theater experiences in downtown Eugene, Oregon, fostering community participation in the performing arts.…

Museum & cultural place

Art House

Museum & cultural place · 492 E 13th Ave

Art House is a cultural place on East 13th Avenue.

Independent shop

Assistance League of Eugene Thrift Shop

Independent shop · 1149 Willamette St

The Assistance League of Eugene Thrift Shop is located in the heart of Eugene at 1149 Willamette Street. The shop is staffed entirely by members of the Assistance League of Eugene. The thrift shop sells gently used…

Museum & cultural place

Ballet Fantastique

Museum & cultural place · 960 Oak St

Ballet Fantastique is a powerhouse for inventive dance theater in the Northwest, located in Eugene, Oregon. It re-imagines the future of dance by building inclusive new audiences through contemporary ballet premieres…

Independent shop

Brenner’s Furniture

Independent shop · 151 W 8th Ave

Brenner’s Furniture is an independent shop on West 8th Avenue.

Independent shop

Caddis Fly Angling Shop

Independent shop · 168 W 6th Ave

Caddis Fly Angling Shop is a hometown fly-fishing shop offering angling equipment and knowledgeable assistance to help customers enjoy time on the water.

Restaurants and shops to know

Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.

Italian restaurant

Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria

Italian restaurant · 1646 E 19th Ave

Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria is a family-run neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Eugene, Oregon. The restaurant serves simple, flavorful dishes inspired by generations of family cooking. The trattoria is…

Mexican restaurant

Chula's Restaurant and Cantina

Mexican restaurant · 610 E Broadway

Chula's Restaurant and Cantina is a Mexican restaurant located in the University District of Eugene, Oregon. The restaurant offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including homemade tortillas, tortilla soup,…

Historic places in Eugene

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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