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Eugene delivers affordable, quality golf in the Willamette Valley alongside a strong craft beer and dining scene fueled by University of Oregon culture. The courses are well-maintained and reasonably priced, the bar scene goes late, and the proximity to wine country and outdoor activities makes for a well-rounded trip at a fraction of Portland prices.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Eugene — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall EUG (15 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$350-$1200/night
South Eugene or Friendly Street area — close to campus and restaurants
hot tub large kitchen fire pit BBQ game room
cabin Sleeps 10-14
$300-$1000/night
McKenzie River corridor — 30-40 minutes east on the way to Tokatee
river access hot tub fire pit large deck BBQ
Dining
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria $$$ italian Eugene's best Italian with housemade pasta and a great wine list
Ninkasi Better Living Room $ brewpub Ninkasi's tasting room with the full lineup of their beers and a big outdoor patio
Marche $$ farm-to-table French-inspired farm-to-table in the Fifth Street Market — Eugene's finest with a private dining room
The Wheel Apizza Pub $ casual New Haven-style pizza with craft beer in a group-friendly industrial space
Party Downtown $$ bbq Texas-style BBQ with brisket, ribs, and a solid beer selection in a fun atmosphere
Kennedy's Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse Supper-club sophistication with 28-day wet-aged steaks and a private McKenzie room for groups
4.4 stars Nightlife
Falling Sky Brewing brewpub Award-winning brewery with creative seasonal beers and a lively patio
Horsehead Bar Late Night dive Legendary Eugene dive — cheap drinks, taxidermy decor, and the spot where everyone ends up at midnight
The Starlight Lounge Late Night cocktail Craft cocktails and dim lighting in Eugene's best upscale bar — cocktail menu rotates seasonally
Oakshire Brewing Public House brewpub Excellent IPAs and sours in a spacious Whiteaker neighborhood taproom
Activities McKenzie River Trail Hike hiking half day $0-$10/pp
World-famous trail through old-growth forest along a crystal-clear volcanic river
Willamette Valley Wine Tour (South) winery half day $20-$60/pp
Southern Willamette Valley Pinot Noir tasting rooms — less crowded than Dundee Hills
Eugene Brewery Crawl brewery 3-4 hours $0-$50/pp
Ninkasi, Oakshire, Falling Sky, Hop Valley — 10+ breweries walkable or a short ride apart
Autzen Stadium / UO Campus Tour hiking 1-2 hours $0-$10/pp
Walk the iconic UO campus and see Autzen Stadium, Hayward Field, and the Nike legacy
McKenzie River Rafting rafting half day $60-$100/pp
Class II-III rapids through gorgeous old-growth forest canyon