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.
Art and music are in the air at the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts. This impressive entertainment venue offers Eugene music fans an incredible array of performances by a wide variety of performers of all genres of music. In addition to the busy schedule of shows, the facility is also home to the Shedd Institute Music School where aspiring musicians can learn about their art and develop it to its fullest potential.
When you dig deep, you never know what you'll find. Getting below the surface of history and cultural traditions will allow you to gain a deeper understanding, and there's no better place to do that in Eugene than at the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Here, the past is present in so many colorful and multidimensional ways. You'll be able to experience an amazing 15,000 years of Oregon's cultural history as well as an equally stunning 200 million years of geology. Get ready, because the trip is a dramatic one, with adventure at nearly every turn.
Don't miss your opportunity to experience the thrill of river rafting down the McKenzie River. This water sports enthusiast's paradise offers everything from calmly gliding down a serene leg of the river to stepping up the action with a wild ride through the exciting Martens Rapids.