Eugene, University city in Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States
Description
Eugene is a university city at the southern end of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The settlement follows the McKenzie and Willamette rivers and includes different neighborhoods spread between forested hills and open valleys.
History
The settlement began in 1846 when a pioneer cabin was built here, growing from a small outpost into an incorporated city by 1862. The university arrived in 1876 and shaped the character and growth of the place through the 20th century.
Culture
The Saturday gathering brings together local makers, food sellers and musicians who share their work with visitors and neighbors. The community lives with a relaxed approach to daily life, favoring outdoor activities, cycling and a practical relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Practical
The airport connects travelers to major destinations along the West Coast, while parks and green spaces spread throughout the urban area. Bicycle paths cross many neighborhoods and help with moving between campus, downtown and residential areas.
Did you know?
The city hosts track and field competitions at Hayward Field, which played a role in the formation of Nike and gave the place its Track Town USA nickname. A high concentration of microbreweries per resident gives the town a brewing tradition that dates back to the early 1980s.
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Autzen Stadium
2 km
Hayward Field
2 km
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
51 m
Pre's Trail
2.2 km
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1.5 km
Civic Stadium
1.7 km
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
465 m
Knight Library
1.5 km
Jane Sanders Stadium
2 km
Eugene Public Library
440 m
The Pioneer
1.5 km
Temple Beth Israel
3.2 km
Hendricks Park
3.4 km
The Pioneer Mother
1.6 km
Wayne L. Morse United States Courthouse
457 m
W.O.W. Hall
294 m
Hatfield-Dowlin Complex
1.9 km
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
2.2 km
University Hall
1.5 km
John von Neumann
1.9 km
Ya Po Ah Terrace
460 m
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church
532 m
McDonald Theatre
416 m
Mims House
1.5 kmThe Storyteller
270 m
Villard Hall
1.4 km
Ferry Street Bridge
928 m
Eugene City Hall
291 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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