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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.

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.

When someone's trash winds up being someone else's treasure, you're sure to find such items in a place like Eugene's Nostalgia Collectibles. This truly one-of-a-kind place offers new, old and rare collectibles. Whether you're looking for a vintage poster, a classic comic book or other piece of the past, the excellent staff will guide you on your search for your hidden treasure that isn't as hidden as you might have thought when you find it at Nostalgia Collectibles.

Hark back to the the Victorian era when you plan a visit to the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. The structure is the area's only Victorian House Museum and offers visitors a chance to see what life was like back in an age when being prim and proper was the social norm. See artifacts, exhibits and attractions that offer an even more detailed look at the various aspects of Victorian life. The facility is also available for private events, group tours and weddings.