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.
Walk into Luckey's and you've set foot in one of Eugene's most historic places. This great bar offers a relaxed yet rustic charm while also having the distinction of being the oldest bar in all of Lane County. The time-honored tradition of offering an excellent place to unwind is still very much alive thanks to the excellent choices at the bar, the great bands that are often on stage here, and the great patrons as well as the nightlife venue's inviting club cigar store. So light up and get ready for a great night of fun at Luckey's.
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.
Escape without having to go too far when you plan to spend a little romantic time together on a date at Hendricks Park. This is Eugene's oldest city park and it offers several natural amenities that will make your time together quite memorable. Over its sprawling 78 acres, the two of you will find a mature forest to marvel at, a highly-recognized rhododendron garden to admire, and several winding trails on which to stroll casually hand in hand.