{"id":8621,"date":"2025-07-16T15:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T20:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=8621"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:00:41","slug":"things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 Family Friendly Things to do in Eugene Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eugene, Oregon is less than 2 hours south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/the-best-things-to-eat-and-drink-in-portland-oregon\/\">Portland, Oregon,<\/a>\u00a0and a super family-friendly city. Eugene is home to the Oregon Ducks and a massive college town, but don&#8217;t let that deter you there are so many family-friendly things to do in Eugene.<\/p>\n<p>We find ourselves down in Eugene at least once a year for Noah&#8217;s gymnastics meets. Each time we are in the city we find another fun thing to do or a new restaurant we like. Here are some of the things we have enjoyed doing and a few places we like to eat at.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb5cacc844\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Bike_Riding\" >Bike Riding\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Cascades_Raptor_Center\" >Cascades Raptor Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Level_Up_Arcade\" >Level Up\u00a0Arcade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Get_Air_Eugene_Trampoline_Park\" >Get Air Eugene Trampoline Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Trap_Door_Escape_Room\" >Trap Door Escape Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Putters_Family_Entertainment_Center\" >Putter\u2019s Family Entertainment Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#5th_Street_Public_Market\" >5th\u00a0Street\u00a0Public Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Tiny_Toys_Indoor_Playground\" >Tiny Toys Indoor Playground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Catch_a_Game\" >Catch a Game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#The_Science_Factory\" >The Science Factory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Demolition_Zone\" >Demolition Zone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Family-Friendly_Restaurants_in_Eugene_Oregon\" >Family-Friendly Restaurants in Eugene, Oregon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Track_Town_Pizza\" >Track Town Pizza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#McMenamins_East_19th_Street_Cafe\" >McMenamins East 19th Street Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Sweetwaters_on_the_River\" >Sweetwaters on the River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Dickie_Joes_Burgers\" >Dickie Joe&#8217;s Burgers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-eugene-oregon\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Eugene\" >Where to Stay in Eugene<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Things_to_do_in_Eugene_with_Kids\"><\/span>12 Things to do in Eugene with Kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skinner_Butte_Park\"><\/span><b>Skinner Butte Park <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The whole park is awesome, but it&#8217;s the massive playground here that&#8217;s our favorite thing to do in Eugene. Skinner Butte Park is a sprawling park along the river. It features an area where people rock climb, extensive bike paths, and it has an incredible playground for kids. Here is a short video I took at the playground to give you a better idea and what to expect.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QUN3RN8Zau0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_Riding\"><\/span><b>Bike Riding\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eugene is one of the most bike-friendly communities in the Pacific Northwest with bike paths everywhere. The bike paths are a great way to see some of the beautiful sites in the area without traffic worries.\u00a0Kids love the extensive bike bridges that connect to paths on both sides of the Willamette River.<\/p>\n<p>Along the paths, kids can also see lots of wildlife including blue herons, egrets, and pond turtles.\u00a0There are several\u00a0outfits in town that <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pedegoeugene\/items\/300030\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=mommytravels&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=mommytravels&amp;back=BACKLINK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rent bikes<\/a> and deliver to whichever hotel you stay in. I recommend going with a larger rental company, so they don&#8217;t cancel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cascades_Raptor_Center\"><\/span><b>Cascades Raptor Center <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Something truly unique in this area is the Cascades Raptor Center. Located near Eugene is a special wildlife rehabilitation and public education center. You can walk through the grounds along forested hillside trails to get close up views of eagles, owls, falcons and many other raptors. It\u2019s located in the South Eugene hills very close to a popular urban trail known as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eugene-or.gov\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ridgeline Trail<\/a>\u2014yet another popular bike trail\u00a0 and park for families.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TtveN6Llj1s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_Up_Arcade\"><\/span><strong>Level Up\u00a0Arcade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Level Up Arcade is an old school arcade in downtown Eugene, Oregon that allows minors until 9 PM. Parents can enjoy a cocktail while kids play one of the 25 pinball machines<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Air_Eugene_Trampoline_Park\"><\/span><b>Get Air Eugene Trampoline Park <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All kids will enjoy coming here to bounce around. They have an area for bigger kids and one for smaller kids. There&#8217;s a foam pit and an area where you can play dodgeball. Prices vary quite a bit so check their website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trap_Door_Escape_Room\"><\/span><b>Trap Door Escape Room<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0Escape rooms are pretty fun. The kids and I made it out with 3 minutes left! Everything in the room is in there for a reason and it&#8217;s up to your and your family to figure out the clues, puzzles, locks, and more to escape.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putters_Family_Entertainment_Center\"><\/span><b>Putter\u2019s Family Entertainment Center<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainmenteugene.com\/about-us-putters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Putter&#8217;s Family Entertainment Center<\/a>\u00a0has an assortment of fun things to do for families, including mini-golf, laser tag, an indoor playground, an arcade, pool tables, and pizza.\u00a0 They open at\u00a011 am daily and laser tag opens at 4pm Monday through Thursday.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5th_Street_Public_Market\"><\/span><b>5<\/b><b><sup>th<\/sup><\/b><b>\u00a0Street\u00a0Public Market<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 5<sup>th<\/sup> Street Public Market located in the heart of downtown Eugene is a shopping destination with an assortment of shops. It is fun to explore and it\u2019s full of family-friendly eateries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiny_Toys_Indoor_Playground\"><\/span><strong>Tiny Toys Indoor Playground<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For those with toddlers this is a nice safe, indoor place to play out of the rain. There&#8217;s not too much to it, but when your kids are this little it doesn&#8217;t really matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_a_Game\"><\/span><strong>Catch a Game<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Eugene being the home of the Oregon Ducks chances are high that you can catch a football game, basketball game, or even a track meet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Science_Factory\"><\/span><strong>The Science Factory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Science Factory is a children\u2019s museum and planetarium. Kids can learn and there&#8217;s a special room just for toddlers called the Tot Spot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demolition_Zone\"><\/span><strong>Demolition Zone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rage out in their rage room where you and your family can break stuff. Now this may sound odd but just take my word for it, it is crazy fun. Kids have to be at least 13. Located at 4075 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for even more to do while you are in Eugene I also recommend checking out the Kids\u2019 Adventure Club www.EugeneCascadesCoast.org. There they can provide you with suggested activities for the specific dates you are in town!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-Friendly_Restaurants_in_Eugene_Oregon\"><\/span>Family-Friendly Restaurants in Eugene, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for somewhere to eat I have a few recommendations:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Town_Pizza\"><\/span><strong>Track Town Pizza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_6013-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Track town pizza\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_6013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_6013-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_6013-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_6013-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Track Town Pizza is located right across the street from the University of Oregon. Their pizza is amazing! They load on the toppings. Located at 1809 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McMenamins_East_19th_Street_Cafe\"><\/span><strong>McMenamins East 19th Street Cafe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This particular McMenamins allows kids to play the games with you. Games include darts, shuffleboard, pool, and pinball. I recommend going here during happy hour. They have one of the best happy hour menus I&#8217;ve ever seen at a McMenamins. Located at 1485 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweetwaters_on_the_River\"><\/span><strong>Sweetwaters on the River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21040\" style=\"width: 837px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-837x1024.png\" alt=\"SweetWaters on the River Bloody Mary Bar\" width=\"837\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-837x1024.png 837w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-245x300.png 245w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-768x939.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-200x245.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-400x489.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-600x734.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-800x978.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar-735x899.png 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/SweetWaters-on-the-River-Bloody-Mary-Bar.png 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SweetWaters on the River Bloody Mary Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with lovely river views, Sweetwaters offers salads, pasta, burgers, and more. During weekend brunch they have a DIY Bloody Mary bar! Located at 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dickie_Joes_Burgers\"><\/span><strong>Dickie Joe&#8217;s Burgers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dickie Joe&#8217;s Burgers specializes in burgers, hence the name, but also hot dogs and chicken fingers. I personally thought their chili was wonderful. Located at 1079-C Valley River Way, Eugene, OR 97401.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/P1030209-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dickie Joe&#039;s Burgers\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/P1030209.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/P1030209-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/P1030209-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/P1030209-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Eugene\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Eugene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are so many cute homes in downtown Eugene that offer a convenient base for our visits, making it easy to explore the city.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/6449b502000572003c7cef7e\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>From the educational and historically-rich experiences to the heartfelt attractions, Eugene, Oregon has many wonderful activities for families to explore together. Whether you want to experience outdoor hiking and biking alongside nature or take a stroll through its downtown streets, there\u2019s something for everyone in Idaho. Don&#8217;t miss out on its historical settings and its hot spots for families to get lost in their creative side!<\/p>\n<p>Let Eugene, Oregon be your guide into family-oriented fun. Be sure to share with us what makes Eugene special and unique to you! What is your favorite thing to do in Eugene, Oregon? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-677bf7b1-c04a-4fa7-9893-6cd33f65c616\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-oregon-hot-springs\/\">Top 11 Oregon Hot Springs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-day-salem-oregon-itinerary\/\">4 Day Salem, Oregon Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get Travel Insuranc<\/em><\/strong>e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3447064-11554307?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelexinsurance.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Travelex<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=25051219&amp;utm_source=25051219&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Wing<\/a> (often cheaper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book Flight<\/em><\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131465X1593760&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-use-skyscanner-to-find-cheap-flights\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding cheap flights with Skyscanner<\/a>! Another option for finding deals is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15639604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlightHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book a Place to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotels.com<\/a> for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marriott<\/a> when I stay there because of their excellent military discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/vrbo?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>. If you are looking for a hostel, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.tp.st\/NhhmXq0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HostelWorld<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Choose Activities and Tours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">To find great activities in any area I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Viator<\/strong><\/a>. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-11554803?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypass.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CityPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogopass.com?affiliate_code=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PogoPass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoCard<\/a> to see if they have discount cards available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15523952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Groupon<\/strong><\/a> also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/sales\/weekly-deals?utm_source=partner-mommy-travels&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TourRadar<\/a>. They&#8217;ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3447064-13845617?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applevacations.com%2Fdeals%2F%23%21%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Vacations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Rent a Car or Get a Lyft<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, Lyft is cheaper than Uber. Use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/i\/MEAGAN160305?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft link for an $18 credit<\/a>! For a car rental in any country, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100774867-15735340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hertz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Save Money on Gas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a free app gets you cash back on gas! 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Just scan the QR code or click the link. As always, thank you for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Disclosure<\/strong>: This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended but doesn&#8217;t cost you any extra. Please check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/policy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more details. Thank you for your support!<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eugene, Oregon is less than 2 hours south of Portland, Oregon,\u00a0and a super family-friendly city. 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