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1. Cascades Raptor Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cascades Raptor Center
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2. Hayward Field ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hayward Field
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3. Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
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4. Autzen Stadium

Autzen Stadium
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5. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
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6. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail

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McKenzie River National Recreation Trail
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7. Mount Pisgah Arboretum

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Mount Pisgah Arboretum
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8. Eugene Science Center

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

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Hult Center for the Performing Arts
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10. Eugene Saturday Market

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Eugene Saturday Market
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11. Oregon Air and Space Museum

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Oregon Air and Space Museum
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12. Owen Rose Garden

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Owen Rose Garden
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13. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
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14. Cuthbert Amphitheater

Cuthbert Amphitheater
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15. Skinner Butte Park

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Skinner Butte Park
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16. Sweet Life Patisserie, Eugene, OR

Sweet Life Patisserie, Eugene, OR
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17. Hendricks Park

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Hendricks Park
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18. Hot Mama's Wings, Eugene, Oregon

Hot Mama's Wings, Eugene, Oregon
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19. Fifth Street Public Market

Category: Shopping
Fifth Street Public Market
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20. Chapala Mexican Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Chapala Mexican Restaurant
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21. Cornucopia

Cornucopia
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22. Maude Kerns Art Center

Category: Attractions
Maude Kerns Art Center
© Maude Kerns Art Center

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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