Barb’s guidebook to South Eugene Neighborhood
Food scene
Eugene's favorite ice cream shop with over 40 different flavors all handmade right here in Eugene, Oregon. Across the street from Hayward Field and a pleasant evening walking distance from your studio.
136 locals recommend
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveEugene's favorite ice cream shop with over 40 different flavors all handmade right here in Eugene, Oregon. Across the street from Hayward Field and a pleasant evening walking distance from your studio.
An old-fashioned wood stove anchors this funky, bohemian hangout with burgers, beers & billiards. They have darts and pinball too!
70 locals recommend
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveAn old-fashioned wood stove anchors this funky, bohemian hangout with burgers, beers & billiards. They have darts and pinball too!
Italian restaurant & bar in a converted house serving ample plates of fresh pasta & old-world wines. Their seafood ravioli in December is to die for!
108 locals recommend
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveItalian restaurant & bar in a converted house serving ample plates of fresh pasta & old-world wines. Their seafood ravioli in December is to die for!
Sweet Life Petite
1609 E 19th AveTheir tiramisu - ooooh la la!
Unusual and delicious wood-fired pies and local libations served in a cozy atmosphere. Be sure to order ahead if you're getting it to go. They only have one oven so they have limited cooking capacity.
41 locals recommend
Hey Neighbor Pizza House
1621 E 19th AveUnusual and delicious wood-fired pies and local libations served in a cozy atmosphere. Be sure to order ahead if you're getting it to go. They only have one oven so they have limited cooking capacity.
Natural food store, easy walk from the studio, specializing in whole, minimally processed organic foods, organic and wild-crafted locally grown produce. They have a salad bar for healthy grab and go meals.
98 locals recommend
Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th AveNatural food store, easy walk from the studio, specializing in whole, minimally processed organic foods, organic and wild-crafted locally grown produce. They have a salad bar for healthy grab and go meals.
Tucked away treasure of a bakeshop with artisanal, wood-fired breads & pastries, plus organic coffee & sandwiches. 25 min. walk from the studio, or a 4 minute drive.
144 locals recommend
Hideaway Bakery
3377 E Amazon DrTucked away treasure of a bakeshop with artisanal, wood-fired breads & pastries, plus organic coffee & sandwiches. 25 min. walk from the studio, or a 4 minute drive.
Upscale supermarket with a nice variety of healthy and comfort foods. Great deli, sushi, beer selection, olive bar, and more.
172 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Willamette - Eugene, OR
67 W 29th AveUpscale supermarket with a nice variety of healthy and comfort foods. Great deli, sushi, beer selection, olive bar, and more.
Sightseeing
The golf course includes a walking path that allows you to enter on one side and come out the other. It's a fabulous walk close to the studio. Or, you can rent clubs and balls and enjoy the course.
26 locals recommend
Laurelwood Golf Course
2700 Columbia StThe golf course includes a walking path that allows you to enter on one side and come out the other. It's a fabulous walk close to the studio. Or, you can rent clubs and balls and enjoy the course.
A beautiful walk especially when the rhododendrons are in bloom. You can walk to the park, through it, and back to the studio in about 45 min. Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner that made Eugene famous, died in a car crash on the roads leading to Hendricks park.
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardA beautiful walk especially when the rhododendrons are in bloom. You can walk to the park, through it, and back to the studio in about 45 min. Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner that made Eugene famous, died in a car crash on the roads leading to Hendricks park.
Recreation
Amazon Pool
2600 Hilyard StOpen swim outdoor pool with hot tub and high dive!
There are bikes throughout the neighborhood that anyone can rent with a credit card.
Peacehealth Rides
Madison StreetThere are bikes throughout the neighborhood that anyone can rent with a credit card.
The Willamette River has a bike and walking path all along it. You There are multiple bridges from which you can see herons, eagles and beautiful sunsets.
31 locals recommend
Willamette River
The Willamette River has a bike and walking path all along it. You There are multiple bridges from which you can see herons, eagles and beautiful sunsets.