Downtown Eugene Travel Guide
Eugene
Visit Downtown Eugene
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Alton Baker Park
Alton Baker Park is just one of the places to see in Eugene, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's great live music and shops.
5th Street Market
During your trip to Eugene, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at 5th Street Market. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
McDonald Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at McDonald Theatre during your stay in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in Downtown Eugene
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Good location and super comfy beds.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Good down home atmosphere. Very homey. Good bar. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Gordon Hotel
Staff was amazing and the hotel was very cool!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Timbers Inn
Everything was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and nicely decorated. But the free breakfast!! That was just about the best free breakfast I have ever had at a hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Inn at the 5th
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Courtesy Inn Eugene Downtown
The staff was so incredibly nice and helpful! She held the door open for us as we walked in and was so kind. The room was spotless and perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Eugene
Market District
If you're spending some time in Market District, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and 5th Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
West University
While West University may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts and McDonald Theatre.
West Eugene
While visiting West Eugene, you might make a stop by sights like Lane Events Center and Lane County Fair Grounds.
South University
Though South University may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hayward Field and Matthew Knight Arena.
College Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Lane County Fair Grounds and Lane Events Center.
Harlow
If you're spending some time in Harlow, PK Park and Autzen Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
