17 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History Explore Oregon’s geological past and 15,000 years of northwest cultural history at the newly remodeled University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, which is home to the world’s oldest pair of shoes. e newly expanded exhibition hall is lled with interactive displays about the geologic and human history of the Pacic Northwest. (Allow 1½ hours) Springfield Museum and Historic Springfield Interpretive Center Sit on the ocial couch from the TV show “e Simpsons.” e Simpsons creators have identied this Spring- eld as the Springeld. Stroll down the street to the Emerald Art Center to view a mural of Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge and Maggie. Located in a 1911 Oregon Power Company substation in Spring eld’s historic downtown shopping and antique district, this interpretive center examines the area’s rich history. e growth of the community from early settlement in 1849 to the 1920s is highlighted in the exhibits. e ground oor Springeld Museum hosts rotating displays ranging from antique dolls to quilts. (Allow 1 hour) Cascades Raptor Center Come face to face with eagles, owls, hawks and falcons at this raptor rehabilitation center. More than 60 birds call the Cascades Raptor Center home. Located in the woods of South Eugene, the Raptor Center provides a unique opportunity to see these beautiful birds of prey up close and to learn more about them. Fifth Street Public Market e historic Fih Street Public Market is a colorful collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. Since 1976, the market has been the perfect place to meet friends for coee, a delicious meal, or to shop in the local boutiques. Things to Do in Eugene and Springfield Eugene Ale Trail e Eugene Ale Trail spotlights our region’s top breweries—like wellknown breweries Ninkasi and McMenamins. Discover some of the smaller outlaying brewers like Agrarian Ales (Coburg), Brewers Union Local 180 (Oakridge) and Hard Knocks (Cottage Grove). Download the Passport at www.eugenecascadescoast. orgeugene-ale-trail/. South Willamette Valley Wine Country Less than 30 minutes from the Eugene metro area, discover more than a dozen distinct, award-winning wineries tucked in the scenic, rolling landscape of the South Willamette Valley. We look forward to your visit! If you want any more information be sure to visit our web site at www.eugenecascadescoast.org.
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