ings to Do in Eugene and Springeld „ Travel Lane County The Oregon Surveyor | Vol. 38, No. 6 16 THINGS TO DO IN EUGENE AND SPRINGFTIELXDT Travel Lane County is excited to welcome PLSO to Eugene this year. While we understand you will be busy earning your continuing education credits, we wanted to make sure your guests had fun options to spend their day or convince you to stay an extra day to see everything we have to oer! e Eugene–Springeld metropolitan area, located just o of Interstate 5, oers a multitude of activities and attractions. You can create your own tour as you select from the many choices. Skinner Butte Within walking distance of downtown Eugene, Skinner Butte and the surrounding park oers a place to relax in the midst of the metro area. Stroll along the Willamette on the riverfront bike path, hike to the top of the butte for a spectacular view of Eugene or take a rest in the shady park. e past comes alive at the replica of Eugene and Mary Skinner’s 1846 cabin, the rst pioneer structure in the area. is new interpretive area coincided with the 150th anniversary of the Applegate Trail. (Drive by or allow 30 minutes at the cabin) Owen Rose Garden is park along the Willamette River is home to over 4,500 varieties of summer blooming roses. e famous Black Republican Cherry tree is also in the garden. is tree dates back to 1860 and is the last surviving remnant of an early-day riverfront orchard. It is the largest cherry tree in Oregon and one of the largest in the United States. (Allow 1 hour) Lane County Historical Museum Step back in time as you learn about the history of Oregon’s settlement, including Oregon Trail artifacts. Period rooms, as well as vehicle displays from the covered wagons to the 1920s and 1930s await you at this fascinating museum. (Allow 1 hour) Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon As the largest state-supported art museum in Oregon, e Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon welcomes visitors to a world-class museum. e museum houses over 12,500 works of art, with extensive Asian and Pacic Northwest collections. Guided tours available upon request. (Allow 1½ hours)
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