Santa Clara 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.
Autzen Stadium
Catch an event at Autzen Stadium during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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

Self-Guided Eugene Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
Top hotels in Santa Clara

Hayward Inn
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean rooms. Great walkable location.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Valley River Inn
Clean room and nice cocktail lounge. Hotel in great shape.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Older property close to downtown and a reasonable distance from Autzen Stadium.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Eugene - Springfield by IHG
Clean, well maintained hotel with great amenities. Very courteous staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield
Nice breakfast, clean room, convenient location, pleasent staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene
Clean rooms, nice facility, centrally located.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Clara

River Road
While River Road may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Valley River Center Mall and Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.

Bethel-Danebo
While visiting Bethel-Danebo, you might make a stop by sights like Meadowlark Prairie and Willamette Daisy Meadow.

Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette River and Armitage Park.

Cal Young
While visiting Cal Young, you might make a stop by sights like Oakway Center and Willamette River.

Whiteaker
If you're spending some time in Whiteaker, Territorial Vineyards and Wine Company and Owen Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Market District
If you're spending some time in Market District, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and 5th Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

