27% off (Sale price $57.60, Reg. Price $79.99) :: Hotel at a Glance: Campus Inn and Suites Eugene DowntownCity dwellers and nature lovers alike will find something to like about this hotels location. Its within walking distance of breweries and restaurants like the famed Voodoo Doughnut, and just a mile from the University of Oregon. The hotel is even closer to the scenic Willamette River: just half a mile away, walking and biking paths line the waterfront. Free continental breakfast starts the day with pastries and fresh fruit. Best place to relax: the outdoor hot tub In-room amenities include a mini fridge and free WiFi. Healthy habits: The fitness center is stocked with cardio and weight-training equipment.Eugene, Oregon: Campus Arts Scene and River AdventureEugene draws much of its youthful vibe from the University of Oregon, the states flagship institution of higher learning and the filming location for the flagship comedy of higher learning, National Lampoon’s Animal House. Founded in 1872, the campus is home to several notable cultural institutions, including the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, where you can see thrones from Beijing’s Forbidden City. The colleges Museum of Natural and Cultural History displays animal specimens, Native American artifacts, and other treasures from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The nearby Hult Center for the Performing Arts anchors the Eugenes strong arts presence outside of campus.The Willamette River is another major draw in town. Bikers and hikers can explore the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway year-round; it stretches 132 miles north of Eugene toward Portland, meandering past lush riverbanks and numerous vineyards along the way.
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