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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Cascades Raptor Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Hayward Field ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Autzen Stadium

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5. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Mount Pisgah Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Eugene Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. Eugene Saturday Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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11. Oregon Air and Space Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Owen Rose Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

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14. Cuthbert Amphitheater

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15. Skinner Butte Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Sweet Life Patisserie, Eugene, OR

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17. Hendricks Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Hot Mama's Wings, Eugene, Oregon

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19. Fifth Street Public Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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20. Chapala Mexican Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Cornucopia

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22. Maude Kerns Art Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The second largest city in Oregon, Eugene offers a diverse choice of things to see and do on your weekend trip.
  • Best things to do in Eugene with kids include the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, the Cascades Raptor Center, the Science Factory, and the Mount Pisgah Arboretum.

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