Woman in a summer dress walking a garden path lined with roses and tall firs
Guest in a Local Motel cap sipping coffee by a cafe window on a rainy morning

Keep it chill · 2 days

Keep it chill.

Day one is all on foot: coffee, the market, murals, wine and a show. Day two is a river walk, Hayward Field and a Ducks game if the schedule lines up.

Day1

Coffee, murals, a show. All on foot.

Morning
Farmers Union CoffeeCoffee to start.
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River walk + Owen Rose GardenStroll the Willamette to the roses.
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Off the WaffleBreakfast.
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Midday
5th Street Public MarketWalk over and shop.
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Provisions Market HallLunch.
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Afternoon
20x21 Mural ProjectA self-guided walk past murals by world-renowned artists.
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Beer GardenFood trucks + a taphouse.
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Evening
Oregon Wine LABA local wine tasting.
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Claim 52 BrewingDinner.
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Sweet Life PatisserieDessert.
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A show at the McDonald, WOW Hall or CuthbertCheck what's on.
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Late night
Lemon & OliveDrinks.
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Blairally Vintage ArcadePinball, drinks + arcade games. Stay for 90s hip-hop night.
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Day2

Slow coffee, river walks, a Ducks game

Morning
Tailored Coffee RoastersPour-overs to start slow.
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Voodoo DoughnutA treat for the walk.
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Midday
Downtown Riverfront ParkWalk along the Willamette.
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Agate Alley BistroBrunch.
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Afternoon
Hayward Field tourIncludes Hayward Hall, the interactive track museum.
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King Estate or Sweet Cheeks WineryWine tasting in the hills south of town.
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Evening
Osteria DOPPizza.
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Catch a Ducks gameFootball, basketball or baseball, depending on the season.
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Civic WineryA glass to end the day.
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Late night
Salt & StrawTry the weird ones, like pear + blue cheese.
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The CoolerEugene's favorite after-the-game dive bar.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse above the surf on the Oregon Coast
Heceta Head, the coast day

Keep it active · 2 days

Keep it active.

Day one stays close: a butte hike, Pre's Trail, Hayward Field and a climb. Day two is the coast, an easy drive, and you're back for a dusk hike and dinner.

Day1

A butte at sunrise, a track legend, a climb

Morning
Coffee from your roomGrab a to-go cup from your coffee bar.
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Spencer's ButteA morning hike with a big view.
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Blended Smoothies & CrepesQuick breakfast after.
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Midday
Pre's TrailWalk, jog or run the famous bark trail.
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BNF KombuchaKombucha + jun tasting.
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Afternoon
Hayward Field tourIncludes Hayward Hall, the interactive track museum.
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Prince Puckler's Ice CreamGourmet ice cream, right across the street.
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Skinner Butte Columns or Elevation BoulderingRock climbing outside or in. Elevation is kid friendly!
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Evening
Oregon Wine LAB or Capitello WinesWalk over for a tasting.
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SabaiDinner.
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Sweet Life PatisserieVegan dessert.
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Late night
BartiniA craft cocktail nightcap.
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Day2

Coast day: lighthouse, sea lions, a whale story

Morning
Meraki Coffee Co.Coffee for the road.
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Heceta Head LighthouseFlorence is about 70 min away, the lighthouse 15 min north. Beach + a nearby hike.
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Midday
Sea Lion CavesAmerica's largest sea cave.
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Afternoon
1285 RestobarLunch in Florence.
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BJ's Ice CreamTaffy + ice cream.
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Exploding Whale Memorial ParkA very quick photo stop. It's more of a story. Ask us.
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Evening
Spencer's Butte at duskBack in Eugene.
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Ninkasi or J. Scott CellarsCraft beer or wine.
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MarchéDinner at the 5th St Market.
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Late night
Carlita'sRooftop margarita, chips + guac at the 5th St Market.
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Skier on a sunny groomed run with a snowy Cascade peak behind
Here in winter?Swap the coast for a ski day at Willamette Pass, about 1 hr 20 min up Highway 58. Back in time for dinner at the market.
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Rowing a wooden boat on a sunny Oregon river lined with firs

Make it three

Want a river day? Stay on it.

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