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Get a truly dramatic glimpse of some of the area's wildlife when you visit the Cascades Raptor Center. This nature center and wildlife hospital not only offers you the chance to see some truly amazing creatures, but you'll also see how some of these various species are rehabilitated before being re-released into their natural habitat. Plus, you'll most definitely want to see the colorful (and musical) 33 species of birds that make their home at this attraction.

Everyone knows that drinking wine and driving don't mix–unless you're not the one doing the driving! Enjoy a classy and unique tour when you let Eugene's Sunshine Limo Service do the driving while you enjoy not only the ride, but a sumptuous bottle of wine on their Oregon Wine Tour. When you take this tour, you'll have the option of choosing which of the area's many wineries you'll visit. Choose from tours to Portland, Salem, Albany, Eugene and Roseburg–all western Oregon destinations. Oregon is the 4th largest wine-producing state in the country, and this tour will highlight some of the area's most inviting vintages.

A brisk walk is one of the best forms of exercise, and for outdoor lovers, taking that gingerly stroll down the Amazon Trail in Eugene is a great way to spend some quality time enjoying the area's natural beauty. The trail is located next to Roosevelt Middle School and offers a 600-meter, 1,000-meter and 1-mile loop. Whatever length of the trail you choose to tackle, they are all in the convenient figure-eight shape which proves to be a moderate challenge and keeps the pace for your walk interesting, too.

You both have worked hard and you need to allow yourselves to relax. But instead of plopping down on the sofa in front of the television, treat yourselves to an afternoon of total relaxation at the Pearl Day Spa. This body-oriented day spa offers the best in all types of massages like deep tissue, hot stone and Swedish treatments. Plus, there are couples packages available that will allow the two of you to feel the stress melt away together as you share the romantic experience in a customized setting designed for total relaxation.