Thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas erupt into bloom here in the spring, along with dogwoods and daffodils, peaking in May. The garden is part of a larger park that features native trees and shrubs, and during the rest of the year it's a quiet retreat with occasional lovely views worthy of a picnic.
Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden
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For great fun and a quintessential introduction to Eugene's peculiar vitality, don't miss the Saturday Market, held each Saturday from April through…
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Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
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Museum of Natural & Cultural History
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1. Museum of Natural & Cultural History
0.72 MILES
Housed in a replica of a Native American longhouse, this museum features a variety of displays on Northwest Native American culture and artifacts,…
1.02 MILES
Established in 1872, the University of Oregon is the state's foremost institution of higher learning, with a focus on the arts, sciences and law. The…
3. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1.12 MILES
This renowned museum offers a 13,000-piece rotating permanent collection of world-class art, with an Asian art specialty. Highlights can include a 10…
1.28 MILES
This popular 400-acre riverside park, which provides access to the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System, a 12-mile bikeway that flanks both sides of the…
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Parents and kids will love this STEM-focused museum, located in Alton Baker Park. Hands-on exhibits about space, the human body and the natural world are…
1.95 MILES
For great fun and a quintessential introduction to Eugene's peculiar vitality, don't miss the Saturday Market, held each Saturday from April through…
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The regular Saturday Market relocates indoors to the Lane Events Center on weekends in November and December, with special holiday-themed events like…
8. Lane County Historical Museum
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Most prominent at this good museum is a transportation collection that includes Oregon's oldest, best-preserved running gear (undercarriage) for a covered…