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EUGENE VACATION RENTALS, OREGON |
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Why Vacation in Eugene |
| Often referred to as "The Emerald City", Eugene is a potpourri of rich historic sights, year-round cultural events and carnivals, exciting dining and nightlife and outdoor activities. A vacation home in this enigmatic city allows you to enjoy its many colorful facets. |
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Eugene Vacation Rental Information |
Regarded as one of the top 10 regions in the US for cycling, Eugene on the banks of the Willamette River with a thriving vacation rental community is a year round destination for both bikers and non-bikers. Depending on your tastes and preferences, you will find a variety of homes ranging from condos, cabins and cottages to large villas and town-homes. Typically the homes have 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms |
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sleeping from 4 to 8 people approximately. Eugene is one of the best traveling destinations for people with pets as Eugene is a pet-friendly place and most of the vacation homes welcome pets. Besides a Eugene vacation rental, you can also find innumerable vacation rentals in the surrounding regions of Bend, Sisters, Sunriver and Redmond. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Eugene |
Few considerations that you would need to look into at the time of booking are the minimum nights stay and if there are any other extra charges. Usually the minimum night stay may vary between 2 nights to 6 nights depending on the various seasons. From June to August the minimum night stay may go up to 6 nights while during Christmas and New Year’s it may be 4 nights. It is advised to be careful from drug peddlers and notorious areas should be avoided during night time, especially in the downtown area of Eugene. If going for hiking on Mt. Pisgah, Spencers Butte, or Skinners Butte, it is important to be careful about a plant called Poison Oak which is common in California, Western Oregon, and Western Washington. This plant if touched will result in a delayed onset of itchiness, redness, and vesicles on the skin. This plant will have a shiny gloss on the leaves. In the winter it is better to play it safe on the trail and anything unknown should not be touched. |
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Must See in Eugene |
Hendrick's Park Rhododendron Garden is a beautiful park to visit, especially in the springtime. The park has large grassy areas for picnics and several secluded benches for reading or just enjoying the lovely scented flowers. Saturday market in Eugene is famous for incense, beaded jewelry, pottery, and all kinds of other interesting goods. Also, the Farmer's Market across the street has fresh produce, plants, and
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flowers. Willamette Pass is a great ski area situated southeast of Eugene. As it’s not a difficult Ski Area, it's a great place to take kids. For a date with the past visit the Deady Hall and Gilbert Hall that still retain the charm of a bygone era. Once marveled at these two architectural edifices, make your way to the Owen Memorial Rose Garden where you will be greeted by more than 4,500 roses and other ornamental plants. |
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Sights and Attractions in Eugene |
From rose gardens to warplanes to horse-drawn carriages, you will get to see this much and more at Eugene, which is brimming with innumerable sights and landmarks.
• Oregon Air and Space Museum
• Mt. Pisgah Arboretum
• King Estate
• Lane Country Historical Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in Eugene |
With the Willamette River flowing through Eugene and the Willamette Mountains in its backyard, Eugene is undoubtedly the hub for innumerable outdoor activities.
• Biking
• Hiking
• Skiing
• Snowshoeing and Tubing | |
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Golfing in Eugene |
Eugene is home to quite a few golf courses that are set amidst some of the most picturesque settings and golfers would definitely find playing golf in one of these courses a delightful experience. Situated between Corvallis and Eugene, Diamond Woods Golf Course is a championship length 18-hole public golf course. The green fee fro 18-hole is $32 during the weekdays and $38 on the weekends.
Emerald Valley Golf Club also features among the finest premier championship public golf courses in Oregon. With lush green landscape offering different kind of challenges and a friendly staff to help you out, playing golf in its 18-hole course is definitely an enjoyable experience. Some of the other popular golf courses you can play at are RiverRidge Golf Course, Oakway Golf Course and Fiddler’s Green Golf Course. |
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Eugene Fairs and Festivals |
Eugene plays host to some of the most fabulous festivals and events throughout the year. One of the most appreciated and a popular cultural event is the Oregon Bach Festival, which features international musicians performing orchestral, vocal and contemporary concerts. This is a 17 day festival that usually takes place in the summer months of June and July. Celebrating the spirit of Latin American culture is the Fiesta Latina where you will find plenty of entertainment in terms of theatre, children’s entertainment, food, crafts and even dance shows. Held at the Lane Events Center, Lane County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the northwest that attracts thousands of visitors every year in mid-August. The likes of Beach Boys, Pat Benetar, The Doobie Brothers and Foreigner come and perform at this celebrated county fair. Besides this there is a plethora of attractions including competitions, shows, food stalls etc. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Eugene |
Eugene has all kinds of restaurants serving an assortment of sumptuous dishes and cuisines. Whether it is French, Italian, typical American grub, Mexican or Asian cuisine that you crave for, you are sure you to find your favorite cuisine in Eugene. Considered to be one of the best restaurants in town, Zenon Café is a restaurant that regularly features in magazines like Gourmet and Bon Appétit. Zenon Café serves breakfasts, lunch and dinner and is open from 8AM to 11PM from Sunday to Thursdays and from 8AM to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Located downtown, Adam’s Place is a reminiscent of an old English inn and offers a fine dining experience. Though the menu changes frequently, it does feature some really unique dishes that are definitely worth a try. This restaurant is open from Sunday to Thursday from 4PM to 9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 4PM to 10PM. After enjoying a delicious meal you can always enjoy a live jazz performance at the adjacent Luna nightclub.
Chic and stylish, Marché, offers you a creative and a unique menu featuring a list of interesting Mediterranean dishes. This urban bistro also boasts an extensive wine list and is ideal for both dining or even hanging out with friends or family over a couple of drinks at its tiny bar. This place is open from Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM and on Sundays from 10 AM to 10 PM. Jo Federigo’s Café & Bar is club at the basement of a historic granary building that features live music and the line up usually includes jazz several nights a week. Another great place is the Oregon Electric Station, which also is known to be the most posh bar in town. You can even catch a live concert at the WOW Hall that conducts performances by alternative bands. Groove to your favorite rock and reggae tunes while you enjoy your favorite cocktail or beer at the brewpub Wild Duck Music Hall. |
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Shopping in Eugene |
If you love to shop then you will have a field day at Eugene which not only has big shopping malls, but it is also known for its various street markets that sell anything and everything from antiques and collectibles to art, perfumes, flowers, clothing, toys etc. Pick up unique and distinctive gift items at Eugene's Saturday Market that takes place every Saturday between 10AM and 5PM from April through November. 5th Street Public Market also situated in the downtown Historic District of Eugene is another great shopping venue. This is Eugene’s most charming and stylish place to shop, which is dotted with innumerable boutiques, elegant shops, restaurants, cafes, open-air courtyards and even live music. Dining and Nightlife in Eugene
Eugene has all kinds of restaurants serving an assortment of sumptuous dishes and cuisines. Whether it is French, Italian, typical American grub, Mexican or Asian cuisine that you crave for, you are sure you to find your favorite cuisine in Eugene. Considered to be one of the best restaurants in town, Zenon Café is a restaurant that regularly features in magazines like Gourmet and Bon Appétit. Zenon Café serves breakfasts, lunch and dinner and is open from 8AM to 11PM from Sunday to Thursdays and from 8AM to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Located downtown, Adam’s Place is a reminiscent of an old English inn and offers a fine dining experience. Though the menu changes frequently, it does feature some really unique dishes that are definitely worth a try. This restaurant is open from Sunday to Thursday from 4PM to 9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 4PM to 10PM. After enjoying a delicious meal you can always enjoy a live jazz performance at the adjacent Luna nightclub. Chic and stylish, Marché, offers you a creative and a unique menu featuring a list of interesting Mediterranean dishes. This urban bistro also boasts an extensive wine list and is ideal for both dining or even hanging out with friends or family over a couple of drinks at its tiny bar. This place is open from Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM and on Sundays from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Jo Federigo’s Café & Bar is club at the basement of a historic granary building that features live music and the line up usually includes jazz several nights a week. Another great place is the Oregon Electric Station, which also is known to be the most posh bar in town. You can even catch a live concert at the WOW Hall that conducts performances by alternative bands. Groove to your favorite rock and reggae tunes while you enjoy your favorite cocktail or beer at the brewpub Wild Duck Music Hall.
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Best Times to Visit Eugene |
| As Eugene enjoys ideally situated location in Central Oregon, the weather and climate allow the travelers the option to visit Eugene any time of the year. The winter months are the best time of the year to enjoy a whole host of winter sport activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, while the summers lets you explore the countryside on foot or a bike. The other outdoor activities you can enjoy during the summers are fishing, rafting or even take a wine tasting tour. Spring and summer season also sees the city hosting a number of cultural events and festivals. |
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Time Zone for Eugene |
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Getting To and Around Eugene |
| Eugene Airport, also known as Mahlon Sweet Field, is owned and operated by the City of Eugene. It is the fifth-largest airport in the Pacific Northwest, providing commercial air service to a six-county region in mid-Oregon. Horizon Air, America West Express, United Airlines serve the airport of Eugene. The USA Rail Pass gives the facility to travelers, both national and international to explore the country at an affordable price. Passes are valid for 15 or 30 days. Seniors and students receive a 10% discount. Buses are one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to travel in Eugene. For Fitness freaks’ biking is also another readily available option. There are several places in town that rent bikes daily and weekly. Taxis are another reasonable mode of transport in Eugene. Students and seniors usually get discounts of 10% off. |
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