Travel & Food

Hotels

Airport Information

Traveling to the Conference

Getting around Eugene, University of Oregon, and What to Expect

Things to do in Eugene

Local Walks

Great Places to Eat

Airport

City of Eugene Airpot - EUG https://www.eugene-or.gov/4430/Airport

Traveling to the Conference

Amtrak

Amtrak offers train transportation from Portland to Eugene. Trains depart three times per day, and operate daily. Travel time via train is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Please note that their drop-off and pick up location in Portland is Union Station (rather the airport), so public transit or an Uber/Lyft may be required. More information can be found on the Amtrak website, here: https://amtrakoregon.com/schedule

Groome Transportation

Groome transportation runs shuttle vans between the Portland Airport and the University of Oregon Law Library (which is a 10-minute walk from Hayward Inn, and a 15-minute walk from the Holiday Inn). Their shuttles run at nine different times throughout the day. They recommend making reservations online ahead of time and will suggest a shuttle time based on your flight information. More information can be found here on their website, here: https://groometransportation.com/portland-airport/eugene/?&sd_client_id=9be135c6-93b4-4a07-801c-2b22961cf514

Flixbus

Flixbus offers affordable bus transportation between Portland and Eugene. One of their pick-up and drop-off locations is at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field (a 10-minute walk from Hayward Inn, and a 15-minute walk from the Holiday Inn). More information about their services can be found here: https://www.flixbus.com/bus-routes/bus-portland-or-eugene-or

Greyhound

Greyhound offers bus tickets between Eugene and Portland starting at $20. Please see their website for more information: https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-eugene

Getting around Eugene, University of Oregon, and What to Expect

Lane Transit District - https://www.ltd.org/

Bike rentals - https://peacehealthrides.com/

Scooter rentals - https://www.eugene-or.gov/4937/E-Scooters

Map of the University of Oregon - https://www.uoregon.edu/maps

Where to eat, What to see, Where to walk

Refreshments, nibbles, and hearty fare

Eugene has no shortage of unique eats and delights for the foodie in all of us. The following list was generated with location to the conference in mind. If you are searching for good eats outside of the list below face Book Eugene Foodies is a great resource. Just ask for recommendations and you will not be disappointed.

Espresso Roma - 825 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Mon-Fri 6am – 8pm
All time college student hang out and great coffee.

Sy’s Pizza - 1211 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401
Mon-Fri 11am – 10pm
Sy’s Pizza sits in its original location since it was founded in 1978. Sy Zeer came from New York over 40 years ago to start the local business and introduce single slice pizza to Eugene.

Prince Puckler’s - 1605 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
Mon-Fri 12pm – 11pm
Prince Puckler's Ice Cream is a locally and family owned business that has been in Eugene, Oregon since 1975. When Jim and Lolly Robertson opened their first store in downtown Eugene it was a time when many young entrepreneurs were coming onto the scene.  The ice cream is still made at a small warehouse in the Whitaker Area mostly by Jim & Lolly's daughter, Laura. 

McMenamins
Just a hammer-throw away from the University of Oregon, this place has been a neighborhood fixture for more than a quarter-century (and counting!) and is right in step with the university’s laid-back feel. Students, regulars, families and folks just passing through all frequent our pub at E. 19th and Agate.

Studio One Café
1473 E 19th Ave
Daily 7:30am – 2:00pm
Great breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options

Rennie's Landing
1214 Kincaid St
M-Th 3:00pm – 2:00am
F 9:00am – 2:00am
Rennie’s is another campus staple. What more could you ask for, good food, drinks, and friendly folks. At Rennie’s you can play pool, sing your heart at Monday karaoke, try your luck at trivia on Tuesday, and get lucky at bingo on Wednesday.

Pig and Turnip
1861 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403

Beer Garden - Food Trucks
777 West 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402
The beer garden is a win. Good variety of food choices such as Lani Moku Grill, Moi Poki, Once Famous Grill. And Pizza Alta. Eugene’s famous chocolate maker Euphoria offers ooey gooey sweets. There are drink options for all ages including a Coffeegarden for the coffee connoisseur. My favorite thing about the beer garden is it is attached to one of Eugene’s premier garden centers, Gray’s Garden Center. You will find health plants and fun garden art along with many other unique items.

Local Walks

Eugene has cultivated a network of hiking trails that fits all skill levels. A pro tip is to locate your trail using an app like Alltrails or Outbound. These apps will give you a description and directions.

Black History of Eugene Information
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/take-a-walking-tour-of-eugenes-black-history/

There is a choice of seven tour routes that explore people, events, and places that highlight the Black residents of Eugene. You can find information on the tours on the travel Oregon website and by downloading the Strides for Justice app. The app includes a historical synopsis of the sites and landmarks for each tour.

There are two tours located on Campus.
Academics and Student Life Tour – The tour starts at The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center is located at 1870 E. 15th Ave Athletics Tour - The route starts at the tower at Hayward Field, on the Southwest corner of Agate Street and 15th Avenue

Eugene Pioneer Cemetery - https://eugenepioneercemetery.org/self-guided-tour/
A National Historic Cemetery City of Eugene landmark, the Eugene Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1872 by the Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 International Order of Oddfellows. It was originally known as the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The original cemetery was 10 acres with 6 acres added in 1907. There are over 767 lots on the 16 acres with about 4,000 burials. It is an historical repository of stories of the lives of early pioneers who chose this as the final resting places for themselves and their families. Towering Douglas Fir trees, old roses, lavender, and white lilac bushes shade their graves. The Eugene Pioneer Cemetery is The Crown Jewel of the surrounding area.

Hayward Field - https://hayward.uoregon.edu/
Open to the public Tues–Fri 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
A world-class track and field facility giving athletes—including the UO’s outstanding student-athletes—an unparalleled stage, while giving fans a theater for track, with comfortable seats, in-stadium amenities, amazing sight lines and intimacy to competition.

Ridgeline trails
The largest trail system is Ridgeline. There are many entry points and several hikes that can be out and back or connected to make a longer hike. Spencer butte is part of the ridgeline trails and has the highest elevation gain at 755 Ft. Some popular trailheads are:
Dillard / Fox hollow – Trailhead on both ends
Blanton Ridge
Mount Baldy

Delta Ponds
The Delta Ponds hike provides one of the best ways to view the wetlands and have a read of the interpretive signs that line the bank. It is mostly shaded and features raised walkways and bridges that crisscross the wetlands.

Hendrix park
https://www.eugene-or.gov/facilities/facility/details/80
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pres-rock
Hendricks Park, Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
Home to Pre’s rock, beautiful gardens even off season, views of the city, and great hiking trails both easy and moderate.

Things to Do

Knight Library
 1501 Kincaid St
Open to the public Mon- Fri 8am – 8pm

Hirons
1950 Franklin Blvd
Open daily from 9:00am to 8:00pm
More than just a Pharmacy. Hirons has a little of everything including unique browsing sections. You can find gourmet salts, gag gifts, or a card for any occasion.

The Duck Store
 895 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm

Since 1920, the University of Oregon Bookstore/The Duck Store has served the book and supply needs of the University of Oregon. The Duck Store is a great place for trinkets, memorabilia, and U of O gear.