Guidebook for Eugene

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Guidebook for Eugene

Nearby nature

Peaceful places to walk and nearby diversions you can enjoy in Eugene/Springfield
Small rescue center - very manageable for children. Limited free parking. Sweet little gift shop. Check hours and days of operation online.
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卡斯卡迪猛禽中心
32275 Fox Hollow Rd
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Small rescue center - very manageable for children. Limited free parking. Sweet little gift shop. Check hours and days of operation online.
Paved, not too crowded, runs alongside the river. Plentiful free parking, tidy bathrooms at each trailhead: 3 entry points, one at end of Pioneer Parkway in Springfield, one at 30th street in Springfield and one at Clearwater Park in Springfield. Path connects all 3 entrypoints. Wildlife sightings include deer, fox, numerous bird species. Historic significance as THE original filbert orchard. Lovely bikeride - about 8 mi. roundtrip, or arrange a shuttle.
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Dorris Ranch
205 Dorris St
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Paved, not too crowded, runs alongside the river. Plentiful free parking, tidy bathrooms at each trailhead: 3 entry points, one at end of Pioneer Parkway in Springfield, one at 30th street in Springfield and one at Clearwater Park in Springfield. Path connects all 3 entrypoints. Wildlife sightings include deer, fox, numerous bird species. Historic significance as THE original filbert orchard. Lovely bikeride - about 8 mi. roundtrip, or arrange a shuttle.
These nearby ponds are surrounded by a safe gravel/dirt path. The ponds were restored over the last 15 years and have become a resting place for "small fry" - the young salmon. Additionally, migrating waterfowl and nesting raptors are present in season. The path is out and back at this point (2019), but will become a loop path in the near future. Lt. on Norkenzie, Lt. on Goodpasture. Stay on Goodpasture until you see the first parking area on your Lt. It is paved and there is a Buck's toilet in the lot. A second parking area is further down the road, also on the Lt.
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Delta Ponds City Park
640 Goodpasture Island Rd
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These nearby ponds are surrounded by a safe gravel/dirt path. The ponds were restored over the last 15 years and have become a resting place for "small fry" - the young salmon. Additionally, migrating waterfowl and nesting raptors are present in season. The path is out and back at this point (2019), but will become a loop path in the near future. Lt. on Norkenzie, Lt. on Goodpasture. Stay on Goodpasture until you see the first parking area on your Lt. It is paved and there is a Buck's toilet in the lot. A second parking area is further down the road, also on the Lt.
A series of paved, multi-use paths on both North and South side of the Willamette River. Easiest access from home is at the west end of Crescent Ave. (Left on Norkenzie, then left on Crescent Ave). This is not a divided path, so be mindful of bikes - riders will warn they want to pass you by calling out "on your left/right" or by using a bell. Multiple entry points for walkers, bikers, skateboarders. Winds thru city parks, past a waterpark for kids, over the river on a bike bridge that leads to Alton Baker Park. Continues to Springfield and connects with Dorris Ranch paved trail (an additional 8 miles). See additional literature en suite.
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Ruth Bascom Bike Path
Ruth Bascom Bike Path
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A series of paved, multi-use paths on both North and South side of the Willamette River. Easiest access from home is at the west end of Crescent Ave. (Left on Norkenzie, then left on Crescent Ave). This is not a divided path, so be mindful of bikes - riders will warn they want to pass you by calling out "on your left/right" or by using a bell. Multiple entry points for walkers, bikers, skateboarders. Winds thru city parks, past a waterpark for kids, over the river on a bike bridge that leads to Alton Baker Park. Continues to Springfield and connects with Dorris Ranch paved trail (an additional 8 miles). See additional literature en suite.

Breakfast Places

Eugene vibe for sure! A hearty, delicious, locally sourced breakfast and a menu that includes vegan and gluten free choices. Quite crowded on weekends, but the weekday crowd moves pretty quickly. Service is quick and someone is always filling your coffee cup. Booths seat 4 comfortably. Take money for parking meter. Eugene charges for parking most days.
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Morning Glory Café
450 Willamette St
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Eugene vibe for sure! A hearty, delicious, locally sourced breakfast and a menu that includes vegan and gluten free choices. Quite crowded on weekends, but the weekday crowd moves pretty quickly. Service is quick and someone is always filling your coffee cup. Booths seat 4 comfortably. Take money for parking meter. Eugene charges for parking most days.
Lovely spot for breakfast or lunch. Inside and outside seating along Springfield's Main street. Specialty coffee. Industrial decor inside with some benches, some metal chairs. Small picnic tables outside. Springfield parking is free!
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The Washburne Cafe
326 Main St
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Lovely spot for breakfast or lunch. Inside and outside seating along Springfield's Main street. Specialty coffee. Industrial decor inside with some benches, some metal chairs. Small picnic tables outside. Springfield parking is free!
Four of these markets in town. Each has a deli and a bakery counter that offer breakfast items for carryout - a variety of breakfast burritos that can feed two people! The deli counter is attractive and fresh. Choose from premade salads or create one of your own. Sandwiches prepared while you wait. Can't say enough about selections of food, beverage and produce at these markets. The Willakenzie store is across the street from a high school and the young people love this market too! Best to choose the Delta Oaks location during the school year. Willakenzie location is fine on weekends and evenings, but over-run with teenagers on schooldays until about 1:30 p.m.
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Market of Choice - Delta Oaks - Eugene, OR
1060 Green Acres Rd
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Four of these markets in town. Each has a deli and a bakery counter that offer breakfast items for carryout - a variety of breakfast burritos that can feed two people! The deli counter is attractive and fresh. Choose from premade salads or create one of your own. Sandwiches prepared while you wait. Can't say enough about selections of food, beverage and produce at these markets. The Willakenzie store is across the street from a high school and the young people love this market too! Best to choose the Delta Oaks location during the school year. Willakenzie location is fine on weekends and evenings, but over-run with teenagers on schooldays until about 1:30 p.m.

Lunch/Dinner spots near home

There are a lot of terrific restaurants in Eugene. These recommendations are for places in my corner of town. I like spots that aren't super-crowded, play their music quietly and serve a decent beer!
This is a new restaurant (2018) that is still quiet and not over-run. It is asian-fusion Thai style foods. Beats other popular Thai spots for it's elegance, but prices are similar to Sabai at Oakway Mall and Ta-Ra-Rin in the downtown area. Go Lt. on Norkenzie, then lt. on Goodpasture and follow Goodpasture to the restaurant on your right as you reach the mall.
Blu Mist Restaurant and Bar
1400 Valley River Dr
This is a new restaurant (2018) that is still quiet and not over-run. It is asian-fusion Thai style foods. Beats other popular Thai spots for it's elegance, but prices are similar to Sabai at Oakway Mall and Ta-Ra-Rin in the downtown area. Go Lt. on Norkenzie, then lt. on Goodpasture and follow Goodpasture to the restaurant on your right as you reach the mall.
The city of Coburg is a little bit north of home. Small seating area and small parking area but BIG on everything pizza! The menu is very creative and the pies are loaded. They also offer pastry items and some adult beverages. 2019 - adding on to the sq. ft. of the establishment
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Coburg Pizza Company
90999 S Willamette St
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The city of Coburg is a little bit north of home. Small seating area and small parking area but BIG on everything pizza! The menu is very creative and the pies are loaded. They also offer pastry items and some adult beverages. 2019 - adding on to the sq. ft. of the establishment
This is the mothership. You want Newman's Grotto.
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Newman's Fish Company
1545 Willamette St
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This is the mothership. You want Newman's Grotto.
Newman's #2 location. Tucked away in a strip mall off Coburg Rd., you can get the same great fish and chips/slaw AND you can buy fresh fish to grill at home. Covered outdoor seating for fine PNW weather - otherwise I would just use carry out. A few adult beverages. Parking can be a squeeze at peak hours.
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Newman's Grotto
485 Coburg Rd
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Newman's #2 location. Tucked away in a strip mall off Coburg Rd., you can get the same great fish and chips/slaw AND you can buy fresh fish to grill at home. Covered outdoor seating for fine PNW weather - otherwise I would just use carry out. A few adult beverages. Parking can be a squeeze at peak hours.
Interesting menu items like a burger made from black beans. Variety of salad/soup/sandwich choices.
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Café 440
440 Coburg Rd
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Interesting menu items like a burger made from black beans. Variety of salad/soup/sandwich choices.

This is a converted church with an extensive beverage menu, spacious indoor seating and two outdoor seating areas. Several food vendors are on campus (BBQ, Greek, Tacos) and will bring your selection to your table - inside or outside. Opens at 11 a.m. Good place for larger groups, as seating options are available. There is also a whiskey lab - open at 4 p.m.
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PublicHouse
418 A St
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This is a converted church with an extensive beverage menu, spacious indoor seating and two outdoor seating areas. Several food vendors are on campus (BBQ, Greek, Tacos) and will bring your selection to your table - inside or outside. Opens at 11 a.m. Good place for larger groups, as seating options are available. There is also a whiskey lab - open at 4 p.m.
Fun rooftop seating adjoins the bar. There is some inside seating too, if you prefer. In fine weather there might be a small ensemble of musicians, but nothing too raucous. No shade to speak of up here, so take a hat and sunglasses. You can park free in the garage beneath the Hyatt. Follow the sinage so you end up on the correct elevator. The lobby in the hotel is unattended and the "check in" is on the 5th floor. If you take the elevator to the retail/shopping area, you will be in the wrong place.
Hyatt Place Eugene/Oakway Center
333 Oakway Rd
Fun rooftop seating adjoins the bar. There is some inside seating too, if you prefer. In fine weather there might be a small ensemble of musicians, but nothing too raucous. No shade to speak of up here, so take a hat and sunglasses. You can park free in the garage beneath the Hyatt. Follow the sinage so you end up on the correct elevator. The lobby in the hotel is unattended and the "check in" is on the 5th floor. If you take the elevator to the retail/shopping area, you will be in the wrong place.