Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
hole-in-the-wall Mexican Food, great for an quick authentic taco fix. Nothing fancy, but delicious food.
Las Morenas Taqueria
585 River Rdhole-in-the-wall Mexican Food, great for an quick authentic taco fix. Nothing fancy, but delicious food.
Coffee with a purpose! Coffee and beverages for any type of diets with soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, sugar free, local honey.... options. Great lavender steamers and loose leaf tea options.
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Global Delights Coffee Roasters
1038 River RdCoffee with a purpose! Coffee and beverages for any type of diets with soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, sugar free, local honey.... options. Great lavender steamers and loose leaf tea options.
Want a nice atmosphere and good home style Italian, Ambrosia is a perfect place for an intimate dinner. Leave room for dessert... if you are able.
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Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
174 E BroadwayWant a nice atmosphere and good home style Italian, Ambrosia is a perfect place for an intimate dinner. Leave room for dessert... if you are able.
Charlie and the chocolate factories cousin who bakes must have created sweet life patisserie. Decadent and tasty desserts that will make you feel like,.... well... an adult in a baked goods shop. Be prepared for a line on weekends.
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Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StCharlie and the chocolate factories cousin who bakes must have created sweet life patisserie. Decadent and tasty desserts that will make you feel like,.... well... an adult in a baked goods shop. Be prepared for a line on weekends.
Thai food with a touch of the Northwest. Great for smaller adult groups. Fabulous fusion menu . Must buy the pockets-of-love appetizer... so delicious!
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Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterThai food with a touch of the Northwest. Great for smaller adult groups. Fabulous fusion menu . Must buy the pockets-of-love appetizer... so delicious!
A quirky twist the good-old-fashioned waffle. Savory and Sweet waffle options.
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Off The Waffle Downtown
840 Willamette StA quirky twist the good-old-fashioned waffle. Savory and Sweet waffle options.
Family friendly classic American breakfast joint. Tight spacing, but a delicious eggs Benedict. Not recommended for large parties of 5+ . Expect a 10-20 min. wait on weekends due to local popularity.
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Glenwood
2588 Willamette StFamily friendly classic American breakfast joint. Tight spacing, but a delicious eggs Benedict. Not recommended for large parties of 5+ . Expect a 10-20 min. wait on weekends due to local popularity.
Best Happy Hour sushi menu in town 4-6pm and 9pm to close. A wide Asian grill menu for non-sushi eaters. Join the bar side for a more upbeat feel, and the restaurant for larger parties.
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Izumi Sushi and Grill
2773 ShadowviewBest Happy Hour sushi menu in town 4-6pm and 9pm to close. A wide Asian grill menu for non-sushi eaters. Join the bar side for a more upbeat feel, and the restaurant for larger parties.
Great breakfast! Very family friendly environment. Good for larger parties. get the fresh orange juice and strawberry Belgium waffles.
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Countryside Pizza & Grill
88278 Territorial HwyGreat breakfast! Very family friendly environment. Good for larger parties. get the fresh orange juice and strawberry Belgium waffles.
Beers and Ciders from all over the world gather here for your drinking pleasure. A great blend of German and Northwestern cuisine. Get the beer cheese soup... stay away from the cheese plate.
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The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StBeers and Ciders from all over the world gather here for your drinking pleasure. A great blend of German and Northwestern cuisine. Get the beer cheese soup... stay away from the cheese plate.
Best mocha in Eugene and delicious hot chocolate. Located in an old Eugene gymnasium turned to neighborhood concert venue. Unique bookstore to discover in basement.
Theo's Coffee House
199 W 8th AveBest mocha in Eugene and delicious hot chocolate. Located in an old Eugene gymnasium turned to neighborhood concert venue. Unique bookstore to discover in basement.
Best Eggs Benedict options in town! Be weary of campus life nearby when planning.
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Studio One Cafe'
1473 E 19th AveBest Eggs Benedict options in town! Be weary of campus life nearby when planning.
Delicious Thai food for a good value. Very busy during weekend nights. Amazing Thai iced teas.
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Ta Ra RinThai Cuisine-Eugene
1200 Oak StDelicious Thai food for a good value. Very busy during weekend nights. Amazing Thai iced teas.
Vietnamese food restaurant. Want a Substantial meal without a food hangover? This is a great place to have a fresh filling meal. From Pho to Bun to curry dishes. Get the shrimp spring rolls!
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Pho The Good Times Asian Bistro
2729 ShadowviewVietnamese food restaurant. Want a Substantial meal without a food hangover? This is a great place to have a fresh filling meal. From Pho to Bun to curry dishes. Get the shrimp spring rolls!
Great place to eat with large groups and families. There is ample space here and fun entertainment. A large outdoor put put golf course, outside seating right next to the Willamette River and a indoor carousel for the kiddos.
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Roaring Rapids Pizza Company
4006 Franklin BlvdGreat place to eat with large groups and families. There is ample space here and fun entertainment. A large outdoor put put golf course, outside seating right next to the Willamette River and a indoor carousel for the kiddos.
Small deli and bistro with delicious hot sandwiches, soups and salads. TVs available to watch sports. Low key environment that is family friendly and the ability to take home delicious deli meats they use for their sandwiches. We highly recommend the Scrible's sampler appetizer and toasted Italian sandwich . Would not go with groups larger than 6 if outside weather is dreary. Open 11am-11pm.
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Scribles Bistro & Deli
1123 Monroe StSmall deli and bistro with delicious hot sandwiches, soups and salads. TVs available to watch sports. Low key environment that is family friendly and the ability to take home delicious deli meats they use for their sandwiches. We highly recommend the Scrible's sampler appetizer and toasted Italian sandwich . Would not go with groups larger than 6 if outside weather is dreary. Open 11am-11pm.
Thin crust, savory sauce pizza loaded with toppings available right across the street from Mathew Knight Arena on the U of O campus. A salad bar, and beers on tap ready for your tasting pleasure as well. Open from 11Am-Midnight this is a great late not option. We like to call in the order (Large Olympian with pineapple added ) and pick up in store to take home to watch a good show and stuff our faces with this mouth watering pizza.
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Track Town Pizza
1809 Franklin BlvdThin crust, savory sauce pizza loaded with toppings available right across the street from Mathew Knight Arena on the U of O campus. A salad bar, and beers on tap ready for your tasting pleasure as well. Open from 11Am-Midnight this is a great late not option. We like to call in the order (Large Olympian with pineapple added ) and pick up in store to take home to watch a good show and stuff our faces with this mouth watering pizza.
Franchised sub shop where they slice the meat and cheese fresh for your sandwich. Very budget friendly. A giant sandwich could feed a small family. Order secret menu item #99 the big kahuna cheese steak with chipotle mayo.
Jersey Mike's Subs
3003 N Delta HwyFranchised sub shop where they slice the meat and cheese fresh for your sandwich. Very budget friendly. A giant sandwich could feed a small family. Order secret menu item #99 the big kahuna cheese steak with chipotle mayo.
Pacific Northwest franchise that offers a variety of rice bowls, soups, salads and inventive alternatives with their special Yumm sauce. Vegetarian friendly, however options to add chicken protein for the omnivores in the group. We like to purchase the original Yumm sauce and make our own Yumm bowls at home. We recommend their Chilean Zuchini soup, Hot 'n' Jazzy Yumm Bowl, Yumm and Greens salad, and chocolate covered Ginger Spiced Cookie.
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Cafe Yumm! - North Delta Center
1005 Green Acres RdPacific Northwest franchise that offers a variety of rice bowls, soups, salads and inventive alternatives with their special Yumm sauce. Vegetarian friendly, however options to add chicken protein for the omnivores in the group. We like to purchase the original Yumm sauce and make our own Yumm bowls at home. We recommend their Chilean Zuchini soup, Hot 'n' Jazzy Yumm Bowl, Yumm and Greens salad, and chocolate covered Ginger Spiced Cookie.
Delightful refreshing Chinese food. Different from your Americanized standard Chinese food. We highly recommend the dumplings and hot ginger tea. This would be a great date night spot at night and good for small to medium sized families. It is a smaller restaurant so we would not recommend 8+ people if you are not expecting a wait time to be seated.
Bao Bao House
868 W Park StDelightful refreshing Chinese food. Different from your Americanized standard Chinese food. We highly recommend the dumplings and hot ginger tea. This would be a great date night spot at night and good for small to medium sized families. It is a smaller restaurant so we would not recommend 8+ people if you are not expecting a wait time to be seated.
Dinner and a show! This Hibachi Grill is great for large or small groups. The dinner show seems to bring more connection for mealtime. This is a great culinary activity for rainy days since you can walk off your meal in the Valley River Mall after!
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
281 Valley River CenterDinner and a show! This Hibachi Grill is great for large or small groups. The dinner show seems to bring more connection for mealtime. This is a great culinary activity for rainy days since you can walk off your meal in the Valley River Mall after!
Delicious New Orleans inspired food during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Theh offer great glutton-free options as well. We highly recommend their chicken and waffles, breakfast enchiladas, or Benedicts! They offer unique events and live Jazz music frequently! Check out their website to catch events like Valentine’s Day tea, ugly sweater drink tasting, Tiki drink tasting and much more. Check out the events page on their website for upcoming events!
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Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Coffeehouse
560 E 8th AveDelicious New Orleans inspired food during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Theh offer great glutton-free options as well. We highly recommend their chicken and waffles, breakfast enchiladas, or Benedicts! They offer unique events and live Jazz music frequently! Check out their website to catch events like Valentine’s Day tea, ugly sweater drink tasting, Tiki drink tasting and much more. Check out the events page on their website for upcoming events!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the big Local Breweries. Want some hops in your beer with great local flavor, this is your place!
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The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair BlvdOne of the big Local Breweries. Want some hops in your beer with great local flavor, this is your place!
One of the Big Three breweries in town. Go and fill a growler to take home. Bar food and beer options. Home of Double-D blonde and Citrus Mistress beers.
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Hop Valley Brewing Company
990 W 1st AveOne of the Big Three breweries in town. Go and fill a growler to take home. Bar food and beer options. Home of Double-D blonde and Citrus Mistress beers.
Urban winery and tasting lounge great, bringing that city feel in to the eclectic Eugene mix. Light appetizers available including a delicious cheese plate.
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Oregon Wine LAB
488 Lincoln StUrban winery and tasting lounge great, bringing that city feel in to the eclectic Eugene mix. Light appetizers available including a delicious cheese plate.
True Pacific Northwest grub and brew. Local ingredients and beers brewed on site.
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Falling Sky Brewing House
1334 Oak AlleyTrue Pacific Northwest grub and brew. Local ingredients and beers brewed on site.
McMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. Located near campus... plan accordingly. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
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McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveMcMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. Located near campus... plan accordingly. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
McMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. This location is on the River Front. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
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McMenamins North Bank
22 Club RdMcMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. This location is on the River Front. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
McMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. This location in the middle of town. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
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McMenamins High Street Brewery & Cafe
1243 High StMcMenamins is a company that takes historical and quirky buildings and turns them into unique restaurants and pubs. This location in the middle of town. AMAZING CAJUN TOTS and beer milkshakes.
One of the Big Three breweries. Great Oregon feel brewery locally known for its Single batch experiment beers created by employees.
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Oakshire Brewing
207 Madison StOne of the Big Three breweries. Great Oregon feel brewery locally known for its Single batch experiment beers created by employees.
Refined delicious food with seasonally changing menus and fabulous wine. This is a more elevated restaurant experience and while it is more expensive than a regular restaurant, it is well worth your investment. Ingredients are grown locally and showcased with care. This is a great location wine tasting groups, date night, or for a fancy family dinner.
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King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyRefined delicious food with seasonally changing menus and fabulous wine. This is a more elevated restaurant experience and while it is more expensive than a regular restaurant, it is well worth your investment. Ingredients are grown locally and showcased with care. This is a great location wine tasting groups, date night, or for a fancy family dinner.
Sweet Cheeks Winery
27007 Briggs Hill RdShopping
Need gear for Oregonian terrain... outdoor hiking/biking/kayaking/camping/climbing gear. Or if you just need a solid pair of shoes.
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REI
306 Lawrence StreetNeed gear for Oregonian terrain... outdoor hiking/biking/kayaking/camping/climbing gear. Or if you just need a solid pair of shoes.
Buy non-main-stream board and card games or hang-out and play in their open rooms. They have a huge selection of games you can play with friends and family at the store!
Funagain Games
2817 Willamette StBuy non-main-stream board and card games or hang-out and play in their open rooms. They have a huge selection of games you can play with friends and family at the store!
Costco Wholesale
2828 Chad DrA magical place!
Valley River Mall, one of two shopping malls in the area. The other is the Gateway Mall near I-5.
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Valley River Center
293 Valley River CenterValley River Mall, one of two shopping malls in the area. The other is the Gateway Mall near I-5.
One of two shopping malls (the other is Valley River Mall)
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The Shoppes at Gateway
3000 Gateway StOne of two shopping malls (the other is Valley River Mall)
Buy or rent Ski and snowboard equipment. Buy bus and lift tickets to hit the slopes on Mt.Hood, Mt. Bachelor, Willamette Pass.
Berg's Ski Shop
367 W 13th AveBuy or rent Ski and snowboard equipment. Buy bus and lift tickets to hit the slopes on Mt.Hood, Mt. Bachelor, Willamette Pass.
Buy, sell or trade pre-loved baby and children's items. This is one of Cassie's favorite local small business-shops. She loves the customer service, and the quality of the items.
Peppypotamus
3000 Gateway StBuy, sell or trade pre-loved baby and children's items. This is one of Cassie's favorite local small business-shops. She loves the customer service, and the quality of the items.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great community center complete with gym, swimming pool, hot tubs, and community classes. Punch cards available for about $30 for 10 punches.
River Road Park & Recreation
1400 Lake DrThis is a great community center complete with gym, swimming pool, hot tubs, and community classes. Punch cards available for about $30 for 10 punches.
Rock climbing gym located next to REI store. Great alternative to the natural granite wall on Skinners Butte when the weather is wetter. Great for older kids.
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Crux Rock Climbing Gym
401 W 3rd AveRock climbing gym located next to REI store. Great alternative to the natural granite wall on Skinners Butte when the weather is wetter. Great for older kids.
Take your kids to a fun activity with Bounce's open gym or register for a class (Adults and kids alike).
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Bounce Gymnastics & Circus Arts Center
329 W 3rd AveTake your kids to a fun activity with Bounce's open gym or register for a class (Adults and kids alike).
Fun family activity place to bounce around with this large indoor trampoline park. A good location for a kids birthday party.
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Get Air Trampoline Park
4211 W 11th AveFun family activity place to bounce around with this large indoor trampoline park. A good location for a kids birthday party.
Great for first date and family fun. Play lazer tag, mini-golf, or small arcade.
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Putters Family Entertainment Center
1156 State Hwy 99 NGreat for first date and family fun. Play lazer tag, mini-golf, or small arcade.
Get some good old fashioned family feuding out on the indoor field. Bring or rent your own gear and check out the paintball Bow. Great for older kids and parents. Lazer tag also available.
Paintball Palace
1820 W 7th AveGet some good old fashioned family feuding out on the indoor field. Bring or rent your own gear and check out the paintball Bow. Great for older kids and parents. Lazer tag also available.
Old fashioned arcade with a full bar and snacks. Kids are welcome until 9pm after that it is a barcade. A great place to beat your date in air hockey, pool, or pacman. A fun hangout fora group of friends.
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Level Up Arcade
1290 Oak StOld fashioned arcade with a full bar and snacks. Kids are welcome until 9pm after that it is a barcade. A great place to beat your date in air hockey, pool, or pacman. A fun hangout fora group of friends.
Oakway Golf Course
2000 Cal Young RdReasonably priced city center golf course.
A free 9 hole disc golf course. bring your own gear or pick up disc golf gear at Play-It-Again sports.
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Westmoreland Disc Golf Course
1680 W 18th AveA free 9 hole disc golf course. bring your own gear or pick up disc golf gear at Play-It-Again sports.
Firs Bowl Lanes
1950 River RdFamily bowling fun!
Strike City Lanes
1170 OR-99Strike city with attached bar and Putters Fun Center nearby.
Splash! at Lively Park
6100 Thurston RdFamily Friendly indoor water park.
Indoor adventuring and playing options for kiddos. Inside the Valley River Mall. Open from 10Am-6pm. $5 per visitor. Available to rent party rooms. Visit their website to view exhibits they are featuring.
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Adventure! Children's Museum
490 Valley River CenterIndoor adventuring and playing options for kiddos. Inside the Valley River Mall. Open from 10Am-6pm. $5 per visitor. Available to rent party rooms. Visit their website to view exhibits they are featuring.
a trampoline park on steroids. Were adults might want to play more than the kids. Zip line, stunt falls, trapeze, ninja obstacle course.
Defy Eugene
85 Division Avea trampoline park on steroids. Were adults might want to play more than the kids. Zip line, stunt falls, trapeze, ninja obstacle course.
Alton Baker Disc Golf Course
100 Day Island RdAn hour long interactive group experience! Find and follow clues to unlock the next room to escape the challenge. Choose from several themes to participate in. A great group activity!
Portal Escape Rooms
2237 Main StAn hour long interactive group experience! Find and follow clues to unlock the next room to escape the challenge. Choose from several themes to participate in. A great group activity!
Get your DIY on! Select from their many wood sign options to create yourself. Book a workshop on their website https://boardandbrush.com/springfieldor/
Board & brush, Springfield
303 South 5th StreetGet your DIY on! Select from their many wood sign options to create yourself. Book a workshop on their website https://boardandbrush.com/springfieldor/
Sightseeing
Home of the Oregon Ducks where it "never rains" but is always loud and proud! Where going to play hard, and look good doing it thanks to Uncle Phil. GOOOOO DUCKS!
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Istadiyamu ye-Autzen
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHome of the Oregon Ducks where it "never rains" but is always loud and proud! Where going to play hard, and look good doing it thanks to Uncle Phil. GOOOOO DUCKS!
Usually open each Saturday mid April- early November. Great for people watching! Come to buy local handcrafted items, produce, honey, eggs, meat, flowers and food.
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Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StUsually open each Saturday mid April- early November. Great for people watching! Come to buy local handcrafted items, produce, honey, eggs, meat, flowers and food.
Everything Else
Get your supplies for your cocktails, margaritas etc. Beer and wine can be purchased in grocery store, but hard alcohol is purchased in separate stores. Costco does not sell hard alcohol in Oregon yet
Big Y Liquor Store
2166 W 6th AveGet your supplies for your cocktails, margaritas etc. Beer and wine can be purchased in grocery store, but hard alcohol is purchased in separate stores. Costco does not sell hard alcohol in Oregon yet
Arts & Culture
Children's museum where you "learn about science through hands-on exhibitions, discover astronomy in the Exploration Dome and be a part of special events and programs that come to you year-round."
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Eugene Science Center
2300 Leo Harris PkwyChildren's museum where you "learn about science through hands-on exhibitions, discover astronomy in the Exploration Dome and be a part of special events and programs that come to you year-round."
"The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by the best touring bands in the country."
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The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris Pkwy"The Cuthbert features superb sound, beer gardens, food booths and an environment perfect for enjoying superb music performed live by the best touring bands in the country."
Anything from Monster Trucks to Basketball and known for its natural "deep in the woods" court.
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Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StAnything from Monster Trucks to Basketball and known for its natural "deep in the woods" court.
Home of Eugene's performing arts hosting comedians such as Robin Williams and Gabriel Iglesias all the way to local young ballerinas.
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I-Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterHome of Eugene's performing arts hosting comedians such as Robin Williams and Gabriel Iglesias all the way to local young ballerinas.