Eugene-Springfield Guidebook
Sightseeing
Emerald Art Center
500 Main StThe Simpsons Mural (shown on the title page of this guidebook)
Shop organic produce, mushrooms, arts and crafts here
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Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StShop organic produce, mushrooms, arts and crafts here
A shelter for injured wild raptor birds; open to visitors year-round.
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Cascades Raptor Center
32275 Fox Hollow RdA shelter for injured wild raptor birds; open to visitors year-round.
Eugene Science Center
2300 Leo Harris PkwyA great family activity for rainy days!
Twice a year, Vaux's Swifts gather here on their journey South (or North) in tens of thousands to stay overnight in a deserted chimney. If you happen to be in the area, make sure you don't miss it. Search "Eugene Vaux's Swifts Agate Hall [current year]" to find out if it's the right time.
Agate Hall
Twice a year, Vaux's Swifts gather here on their journey South (or North) in tens of thousands to stay overnight in a deserted chimney. If you happen to be in the area, make sure you don't miss it. Search "Eugene Vaux's Swifts Agate Hall [current year]" to find out if it's the right time.
Sports and events
Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHome of the Ducks
Basketball games, home of UO's basketball team and Women's Basketball
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Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StBasketball games, home of UO's basketball team and Women's Basketball
Tracktown USA! UO's track and field location. This is where Nike's were first invented...
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Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveTracktown USA! UO's track and field location. This is where Nike's were first invented...
Food scene
Roaring Rapids Pizza Company
4006 Franklin BlvdCombine eating pizza with playing minigolf next door
Cornucopia Main Street
521 Main StAmerican Comfort food
The closest food option - literally 30 seconds away from the Urban Sanctuary. Has pool tables, karaoke night and darts. Not suitable for kids.
Craig's Time Out Tavern
5256 Main StreetThe closest food option - literally 30 seconds away from the Urban Sanctuary. Has pool tables, karaoke night and darts. Not suitable for kids.
Excelsior Inn Ristorante
754 E 13th AveUpscale Italian fine dining
Marché
296 E 5th AveUpscale French fine dining
Good and reasonably priced American cuisine, with a touch of Asian, French, and Latin American.
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Agate Alley Bistro
Agate AlleyGood and reasonably priced American cuisine, with a touch of Asian, French, and Latin American.
Legendary Ice Cream. Make sure to bring a hat or umbrella in the summer, because you will have to wait outside in line.
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Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveLegendary Ice Cream. Make sure to bring a hat or umbrella in the summer, because you will have to wait outside in line.
Arts and Concerts
All kinds of concerts, stand-up comedy, shows etc....
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Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterAll kinds of concerts, stand-up comedy, shows etc....
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson Lanesearch "jsma" for current exhibitions
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveNative American history and more
Beall Concert Hall
961 E 18th AveConcerts (mostly classical)
The Shedd Institute
868 High StConcerts, Jazz
Beauty and health
Great Clips
5505 Main StreetThe closest hair salon (ca. 3 minutes by car)
Perfect Nails
5723 Main StreetThe nearest manicure
Nova Urgent Care-Thurston
5781 Main StThe nearest Urgent Care
VCA McKenzie Animal Hospital
5303 Main StreetThe nearest vet - just across the street on Main Street
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
3333 Riverbend DrThe closest hospital
Transportation
Springfield's "hub". You can get here from the Urban Sanctuary with a direct bus (line 11). From here, you can take the EmX to Gateway Shopping Center and Riverbend Hospital, or to downtown Eugene.
Springfield Station
Springfield's "hub". You can get here from the Urban Sanctuary with a direct bus (line 11). From here, you can take the EmX to Gateway Shopping Center and Riverbend Hospital, or to downtown Eugene.
Great for those who arrive here without a car. The Amtrak Coast Starlight (riding between Los Angeles and Seattle) stops here daily.
Eugene Amtrak Station
Great for those who arrive here without a car. The Amtrak Coast Starlight (riding between Los Angeles and Seattle) stops here daily.
Nature and Outdoors
Beautiful park with ample opportunity for hiking. Many trees and lots of cooling shade.
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Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardBeautiful park with ample opportunity for hiking. Many trees and lots of cooling shade.
Fern Ridge Lake/Perkins Peninsula. Great with kids! Boating, swimming, walking, playing...- or just sit at the shore and relax with a good book.
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Fern Ridge Lake
Fern Ridge Lake/Perkins Peninsula. Great with kids! Boating, swimming, walking, playing...- or just sit at the shore and relax with a good book.
Dorris Ranch
205 Dorris StNice for walks with the whole family
Thurston Hills Natural Area
Great hiking area, close to the Urban Sanctuary
Dexter Reservoir
Great for easy, relaxing walks and nice views
Willamette River
Perfect for inner tubing on hot summer days
Great for walks with the dog, playing frisbee or soccer with the kids, walking, or picnicking.
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Alton Baker Park
200 Day Island RdGreat for walks with the dog, playing frisbee or soccer with the kids, walking, or picnicking.
Mount Pisgah
Incredible views and great hiking trails