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.

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.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Natural and Cultural History during your travels in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
Top hotels in East University

Hayward Inn
I’ve stayed at the Hayward Inn on several occasions and it’s always been a reliably pleasant hotel with clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff and good location. No complaints at all.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Best Western New Oregon
Front desk staff was fantastic. Rooms were fine.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Eugene Downtown-University by IHG
The room is spacious. the receptionist (during checked in & checked out) were courteous. Breakfast and the F&B staff also great (he helped me to refill breve in a jiffy)
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

University Inn & Suites
Family Friendly!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Maverick Hotel Eugene Near University, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean rooms, convenient location, and cookies!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Valley River Inn
Clean, large rooms, updated bathroom, great service, convenient location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East University

Fairmont
Fairmont might not have many top sights, but Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Hayward Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

