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Lane County

· Eugene, OR

Why you should go…

Travel Lane County, branded Eugene, Cascades & Coast, is the official tourism marketing organization for Lane County, Oregon. The county spans from the coastal town of Florence through Eugene and Springfield in the Willamette Valley to the Cascade foothills. Its visitor center in downtown Eugene's Fifth Street Public Market offers free maps, visitor guides and brochures covering hiking, waterfalls, beaches and farm-to-table dining.

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  • #coast
  • #hiking
  • #waterfalls
  • #visitor center

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lane County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Eugene Saturday Market

    Free

    The oldest weekly open-air crafts market in the US, with handmade goods, food carts and live music in downtown Eugene.

    3.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Eugene Science Center

    Under $25

    A hands-on science museum and planetarium for kids in Eugene's Alton Baker Park.

    5.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Cascades Raptor Center

    Under $25

    Nonprofit nature center and wildlife hospital in the hills above Eugene showcasing native birds of prey.

    6.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Albany

    Free

    Historic Willamette Valley city known for cast-iron architecture, riverside trails and antique shopping.

    40 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Newport

    Free

    Oregon coast city known for fishing heritage, beaches, whale watching, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

    57 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Oregon Coast

    Free

    The full Oregon coastline of beaches, lighthouses, aquariums and small towns, promoted by the region's tourism association.

    58 mi awayMore like this