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Sightseeing
This is where Eugene F. Skinner first made his land claim on the Willamette (Will-Lamb-Met) River side of this butte.
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Skinner Butte Lookout
50 Skinner Butte LoopThis is where Eugene F. Skinner first made his land claim on the Willamette (Will-Lamb-Met) River side of this butte.
Grab your lunch here before heading up to the Masonic Cemetery...
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Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th AveGrab your lunch here before heading up to the Masonic Cemetery...
This is a must see in the spring and summer. Bring a picnic and a camera. Enjoy a stroll along the Willamette river park and see the location where Eugene F. Skinner built his first cabin. From this side of the butte there is a perfect hike with an eagles nest about 3/4 of the way up the butte.
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Owen Rose Garden
300 N Jefferson StThis is a must see in the spring and summer. Bring a picnic and a camera. Enjoy a stroll along the Willamette river park and see the location where Eugene F. Skinner built his first cabin. From this side of the butte there is a perfect hike with an eagles nest about 3/4 of the way up the butte.
My grandparents took me here when I was little. There are wonderful trails and roads to explore and a big swing to swing on. The Rhodies are so beautiful.
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Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardMy grandparents took me here when I was little. There are wonderful trails and roads to explore and a big swing to swing on. The Rhodies are so beautiful.
The Lane County fair is coming! And the historical museum is a MUST SEE! With a real covered wagon that came across the country!
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Lane Events Center
796 W 13th AveThe Lane County fair is coming! And the historical museum is a MUST SEE! With a real covered wagon that came across the country!
Back in the day this location was the original football field. My grandfather Barney was a ball boy during ducks games in the early 1900's. Isn't that cool?!
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Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveBack in the day this location was the original football field. My grandfather Barney was a ball boy during ducks games in the early 1900's. Isn't that cool?!
Food scene
It is a nice walk straight down a lovely alley from near our home.
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The Friendly Garden
2758 Friendly StreetIt is a nice walk straight down a lovely alley from near our home.
This is a hop, skip and a jump from our home. They have seating out in the back garden which I recommend.
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Cornucopia Restaurant
295 W 17th AveThis is a hop, skip and a jump from our home. They have seating out in the back garden which I recommend.
Ghetto burritos in a pinch for sure but only a few blocks West of us.
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Burrito Boy
2511 West 11th AvenueGhetto burritos in a pinch for sure but only a few blocks West of us.
This place has been on the corner of Willamette and 18th for at least 50 years. They don't use MSG.
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Hong Kong Restaurant
1799 Willamette StreetThis place has been on the corner of Willamette and 18th for at least 50 years. They don't use MSG.
This is a nice treat and a true Eugene, Oregon original place. Yumm sauce is famous in these parts. And they have THE best chocolate dipped cookies. Hello.
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Cafe Yumm! | The Meridian
1801 Willamette StThis is a nice treat and a true Eugene, Oregon original place. Yumm sauce is famous in these parts. And they have THE best chocolate dipped cookies. Hello.
I love the European vibe here.
Very Italian and it is located on the ground floor of the old Smeede Hotel with art galleries, sushi and the Hult Center nearby.
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Perugino
767 Willamette StI love the European vibe here.
Very Italian and it is located on the ground floor of the old Smeede Hotel with art galleries, sushi and the Hult Center nearby.
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bypass Interstate 5 if you have time!
Highway 99 North and East are some of the most scenic routes in Oregon. They take you through huge farm fields with views of the Coburg mountains and Mary's Peak and go all the way to Portland. Backroads are the best here in Oregon.
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Get over to the coast with ease.
Take West 11th right of town past the beautiful Fern Ridge Reservoir. It turns into Highway 126 which will take you all the way to the coastal town of Florence.