East University Travel Guide
Eugene
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Popular places to visit
University of Oregon
Explore the campus of University of Oregon during your travels in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hult Center for Performing Arts
Experience the best theater performances that Eugene has to offer within the modern environment of its acclaimed art center located close to the city’s downtown area.
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
Nicknamed the Castle on the Hill, this ornate Victorian-era home presides over Eugene like something out of a fairy tale.
Hendricks Park
Just a few blocks away from the University of Oregon are the blooming flowers, shady trees and rolling green lawns of Eugene’s oldest park.
Hayward Field
Catch an event at Hayward Field during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Matthew Knight Arena
Catch an event at Matthew Knight Arena during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in East University
Hayward Inn
"For the most part we very much enjoyed our stay at the Hayward Inn. However, I thought the breakfast items were kind of marginal. The cooked eggs were kind of flat. The link sausages were cheap and fatty. The orange juice was watered down. But the breakfast room was bright, clean, and inviting. Virtually ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
University Inn & Suites
"Nice clean room but you need to get cable for TV. All GREAT motels have this and is important."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Best Western New Oregon
"Staff"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Maverick Hotel Eugene Near University, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Free cookies and milk! Old style phone . Breakfast ."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Eugene Downtown-University by IHG
"Clean room and comfortable bed. Staff was kind and super accommodating."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Valley River Inn
"It was quiet and bed was good. It had nice amenities like ear plugs and a white noise machine, which we didn’t need. It was hard to find the elevator. Some detailed information would have been appreciated. We would stay there again."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East University
Downtown Eugene
Downtown Eugene is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Saturday Market and Hult Center for Performing Arts while you're in town.
Harlow
If you're spending some time in Harlow, PK Park and Autzen Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Amazon
While visiting Amazon, you might make a stop by sights like Amazon Trail and Rexius Trail.
West Eugene
While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.
Cal Young
While visiting Cal Young, you might make a stop by sights like Oakway Center and Willamette River.
