Eugene, Oregon

The city of Eugene was founded by Eugene Skinner in the year 1852. When Mr. Skinner and his fellow pioneers arrived in the Willamette Valley in 1846, it had been occupied for at least several centuries by Native Americans known as the Kalalpuyas (or Kalapuyans).

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Area Attractions How Green is My Eugene? The answer is as green as green can be, as our writer discovers on a tour of Oregon’s most environmentally conscious city   Oregon Rhododendrons Our mix of moisture, mild weather, and acidic soil, make this region a Rhododendron paradise. There are a number of outstanding public and private gardens in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to this species.

Nearby Lodging Red Lion Hotel Eugene offers 137 guest rooms featuring "Stay Comfortable" pillowtop beds, coffeemaker, free high-speed wireless Internet, outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, Pacific Grill Restaurant and Misty's Lounge. Shilo Inn - Eugene Full-service hotel situated near the home of the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, world famous track and field, and the Museum of Art. New Oregon Motel Walk to Autzen Stadium, Mac Court and Hayward Field. We are conveniently located near downtown Eugene, the Hult Center for Performing Arts and the Valley River Shopping Center. Best Western Greentree Inn Located across the street from the University of Oregon campus--home of the U of O Fighting Ducks - your room is just a few minutes walk away from Autzen Stadium, Mac Court and Hayward Field.

When flooding inundated his original plat for the town during the winter of 1852, Skinner relocated it on higher ground and it was eventually incorporated as Eugene City in 1862.

Eugene covers an area of about 36 square miles with the Willamette River running through the heart of the city.