Eugene's Laurel Hill Park Trail is a favorite of area runners and walkers. Located behind the Laurelwood Golf Course at the top of Agate Street is Laurel Park where this network of single-track recreation trails begins. The terrain is somewhat challenging in parts, but that intensity of the workout will prove highly beneficial for those running the trail.
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.
Mom and dad will love the fact that the kids can learn about Eugene's history while getting some great exercise when visiting the Riverplay Discovery Village Playground. This is one of the largest playgrounds in the state and offers visitors a chance to experience the state's history and culture in a truly unique way. Creative play attractions and state-of-the-art features are the order of the day here, as the kids will enjoy climbing a 25-foot replica of Skinner Butte, uncovering fossils and exploring a replica of old pioneer villages.
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.