Eugene is ideally located in the middle of the Willamette Valley with the Cascade and Coast Ranges all around. This is one of the most prominent and must-see tourist destinations in the world known for its vibrant features and attractions. The entire city is packed with various entertaining and exciting activities for tourists of all ages.

Eugene exhibits a great history that will take us back to the eighteenth century. This city is named after Eugene Franklin Skinner, who erected the first room in the area. Initially the area was used as a trading post and later gained the status of an official post office. Eugene was founded in 1862 by Skinner, who ran ferry services across the Willamette River.

Columbia College was the first major educational institute in the region to witness two major fires in four years. After the second fire, the school authorities made the decision not to rebuild it again. Later, the entire city decided to raise funds for the university, which was named after the University of Oregon.

Eugene offers a variety of attractions throughout the city. This city is often referred to as the ‘Emerald City’ because the Willamette River flows right in the middle of the city. The city has a hundred parks and gardens full of facilities for people interested in walking, jogging and cycling.

Almost all parks and gardens are properly maintained and include native flowers, forests and plants creating a great setting of natural beauty.

Great places that one cannot miss are the Oregon Air and Space Museum, The Nike Store and Museum and many more.

The Oregon Air and Space Museum is a large museum displaying exhibits of various aircraft and artifacts that give insight into the wonderful history of aviation development and research techniques. This has become an important part of the school academy. The museum is also a hub for various pilots and historians along with aircraft builders to share their interests and knowledge.

Another must-see attraction in the city is the Nike Store and Museum. This museum is not a big attraction in the city but it is worth visiting. This is one of the best places to find exciting pairs of shoes and clothes.

The city of Eugene is listed as one of the greenest cities in the nation. The people of the city are lovers of fun and entertainment. The Hult Center is a major live performance venue located in the heart of downtown. It is the proud headquarters of the International Bach Festival that is organized in July for ten days.

Eugene offers a variety of accommodation options in the form of downtown hotels, as well as several luxury hotels with various bed and breakfasts to accommodate people on different budgets. If you are looking for luxury accommodation, The Eugene Hilton is a very good option for you. This hotel is preferred by business travelers.

It also offers a range of hotels for vacationers on a mediocre budget like the McKenzie View Hotel. You can also find a variety of budget accommodation options in the form of bed and breakfast but for that it is necessary to take the route from the outskirts of the city. Eugene airport hotels are also comparatively cheaper than the other hotels in the city.