Eugene Field Guide

A weekend in Eugene

Eugene is our hometown and our home base. Our two boutique hotels and two homes are close to campus, the 5th Street Market District and downtown, with the coast, the McKenzie River and the wineries an easy drive away.

The 505 building in the Market DistrictThe Local Motel + ShopsOak Street Bungalow living room

Getting here

About 1 hr to the McKenzie River
About 1 hr 15 min to the coast
About 2 hr to Portland or Bend
About 2.5 hr to Sunriver via OR-58
About 2 hr 15 min to Crater Lake

Close to our stays

400 ft
Hult Center
From The 505.
0.6 mi
5th Street Public Market
From The Local.
0.5 mi
Skinner Butte
From The Local. Great views over town.
5-min walk
Venue 252
From The Local.
Under 2 mi
Autzen Stadium
From every Eugene stay. See Game Day below.

Easy day trips

20 mi
King Estate Winery
A Willamette Valley winery with a restaurant.
About 30 min
Sweet Cheeks + Sarver wineries
More Willamette Valley tasting rooms.
About 45 min
Fall Creek Recreation Area
A lake and trails in the foothills.
About 50 min
Oregon State + Reser Stadium
For the other team’s game day.

Where to eat + drink

Breakfast + coffee
  • Meraki Coffee & Co.
    Coffee, tea and baked goods
  • Tailored Roasters
    Great coffee and breakfast
  • Farmer’s Union Coffee Roasters
    An easy walk from The Local
  • Brail’s Diner on 5th
    A classic breakfast diner
  • Magpie Coffeeshop
    A cozy local coffee shop
  • Provisions, 5th St Market
    Coffee and treats in the market
Lunch
  • Bo & Vine
    Award-winning burgers, tots and shakes
  • Yardy Rum Bar
    Caribbean food and drinks
  • Mezza Luna Pizzeria
    New York style thin crust
  • Osteria DOP
    Regional Italian and wood-fired pizza
  • Tiger Mama
    Korean food
  • Jade Dumpling & Noodle House
    Dumplings and noodles
  • Sip Champagne & Dessert Bar
    Family friendly brunch and treats
  • Cafe Yumm
    Northwest bowls, wraps and salads
  • Beer Garden, Food Trucks + Taphouse
    Food trucks and 42 taps
Dinner
  • Marche
    French-based fine dining with local ingredients
  • Izakaya Meiji Co.
    Japanese small plates and a great drink list
  • Carlita’s Rooftop
    Tacos, tequila and whiskey on the roof
  • Sushi Pure
    Fine sushi in the Market District
  • Kennedy’s Steak House
    A new steak house at 5th Street Market
  • Beppe & Gianni’s Trattoria
    Iconic Italian in a converted home
  • Sabai
    Thai and Pacific Rim at Oakway Center
  • Tacovore
    Tacos and tequila
  • Lemon & Olive
    A cozy craft cocktail bar

Mostly an easy walk from The Local. From Jordan’s local favorites list.

Also in this guideGame Day in EugeneAll four Eugene stays, sorted by walk time to Autzen.Read Game Day
Good to know
  • Restaurants change hours and menus, so check before you go.
  • On game days, walk or bike to Autzen. Traffic and parking change everything.
  • The 505 and The Local are about half a mile apart, handy for groups.

Where to stay

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Eugene Field Guide

A weekend in Eugene

Eugene is our hometown and our home base. Our two boutique hotels and two homes are close to campus, the 5th Street Market District and downtown, with the coast, the McKenzie River and the wineries an easy drive away.

The 505 building in the Market DistrictThe Local Motel + ShopsOak Street Bungalow living room

Getting here

About 1 hr to the McKenzie River
About 1 hr 15 min to the coast
About 2 hr to Portland or Bend
About 2.5 hr to Sunriver via OR-58
About 2 hr 15 min to Crater Lake

Close to our stays

400 ft
Hult Center
From The 505.
0.6 mi
5th Street Public Market
From The Local.
0.5 mi
Skinner Butte
From The Local. Great views over town.
5-min walk
Venue 252
From The Local.
Under 2 mi
Autzen Stadium
From every Eugene stay. See Game Day below.

Easy day trips

20 mi
King Estate Winery
A Willamette Valley winery with a restaurant.
About 30 min
Sweet Cheeks + Sarver wineries
More Willamette Valley tasting rooms.
About 45 min
Fall Creek Recreation Area
A lake and trails in the foothills.
About 50 min
Oregon State + Reser Stadium
For the other team’s game day.

Where to eat + drink

Breakfast + coffee
  • Meraki Coffee & Co.
    Coffee, tea and baked goods
  • Tailored Roasters
    Great coffee and breakfast
  • Farmer’s Union Coffee Roasters
    An easy walk from The Local
  • Brail’s Diner on 5th
    A classic breakfast diner
  • Magpie Coffeeshop
    A cozy local coffee shop
  • Provisions, 5th St Market
    Coffee and treats in the market
Lunch
  • Bo & Vine
    Award-winning burgers, tots and shakes
  • Yardy Rum Bar
    Caribbean food and drinks
  • Mezza Luna Pizzeria
    New York style thin crust
  • Osteria DOP
    Regional Italian and wood-fired pizza
  • Tiger Mama
    Korean food
  • Jade Dumpling & Noodle House
    Dumplings and noodles
  • Sip Champagne & Dessert Bar
    Family friendly brunch and treats
  • Cafe Yumm
    Northwest bowls, wraps and salads
  • Beer Garden, Food Trucks + Taphouse
    Food trucks and 42 taps
Dinner
  • Marche
    French-based fine dining with local ingredients
  • Izakaya Meiji Co.
    Japanese small plates and a great drink list
  • Carlita’s Rooftop
    Tacos, tequila and whiskey on the roof
  • Sushi Pure
    Fine sushi in the Market District
  • Kennedy’s Steak House
    A new steak house at 5th Street Market
  • Beppe & Gianni’s Trattoria
    Iconic Italian in a converted home
  • Sabai
    Thai and Pacific Rim at Oakway Center
  • Tacovore
    Tacos and tequila
  • Lemon & Olive
    A cozy craft cocktail bar

Mostly an easy walk from The Local. From Jordan’s local favorites list.

Also in this guideGame Day in EugeneAll four Eugene stays, sorted by walk time to Autzen.Read Game Day
Good to know
  • Restaurants change hours and menus, so check before you go.
  • On game days, walk or bike to Autzen. Traffic and parking change everything.
  • The 505 and The Local are about half a mile apart, handy for groups.

Where to stay

More field guides