How to Find Luxury Hotels In Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, Oregon is a thriving, bustling city with ties to the past and the beautiful country that surrounds it. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and be awe-struck by an ocean sunset only a short drive away. Luxury accommodations are available throughout the area and reasonably priced. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Things You'll Need

• State highway and City of Eugene, Oregon maps

Instructions

Find Luxury Accommodations in Eugene, Oregon

1. Call the Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County, Oregon at 800-547-5445 to book accommodations in Eugene or visit the Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book luxury accommodations at the Valley River Inn at 800-543-8266 or visit the Web site (see Resources below).

3. Enjoy the sights of the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Located just minutes from luxury accommodations, the 209-acre living tree museum is dedicated to preserving native Pacific Northwest plant communities and does so with grace and beauty.

4. Choose a hotel within easy driving distance of the Splash! Lively Park Swim Center, a family favorite. The indoor water park features a 144-foot water slide and meandering tube rides. Area luxury accommodations sometimes offer package deals that include admission to the park.

5. Stay in the East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark area in Eugene, and experience the city's elegant past. This district includes 24 buildings with architecture ranging from the mid-1850s to the 1920s, and there are several luxury hotels close by. Be sure to see the "Castle On the Hill" which is a late 19th-century Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion. The ground floor is open to the public.

6. Stick close to the water if you want to take advantage of Eugene's exciting sport-fishing opportunities. The Umpqua and Willamette rivers offer up big salmon, or you can adventure out onto the ocean for deep-sea trolling. You'll need to buy an Oregon fishing license as you sign in at your nearby hotel. Ask the front desk to recommend a local fishing guide.

Find Your Way Around Eugene, Oregon

1. Fly into the Mahlon Sweet Field airport, owned by the City of Eugene. The modern terminal is easy to find your way around in. You can rent a car or call a taxi to let someone else do the driving for you right from the airport. Rental cars are available or you can take a shuttle to your area hotel.

2. Go for a drive into history. There are 19 covered bridges within several miles of Eugene that are still working bridges. Book a room in a local hotel and begin exploring.

3. Bicycle on the Willamette River Bikeway System. The 6 miles of trails bordering the river are scenic and easy. Bring a bicycle with you to get around town from your luxury accommodations.

Know Your Destination

1. Go swimming in the nearby ocean or an inland lake just minutes from Eugene, Oregon. Luxury accommodations cater to the visitor who comes to enjoy the area attractions and outdoor recreation.

2. Enjoy the panoramic view. Eugene, Oregon is surrounded by deep forests and lies near the Pacific Ocean.