Life at University of Oregon

University of Oregon students have access to plenty of outdoor activities, and sports play a huge role in campus life. If sports aren’t your thing, never fear – there are plenty of other ways to occupy your time through participating in groups on campus and volunteer activities. On students’ downtime, they find time to travel around town and support the local artisans, drive to the nearby mountains, and take day trips to Portland. School spirit is a huge part of going to school at the University of Oregon, so be ready to embrace Duck culture! Some student favorite activities are listed below -

Hiking Spencer Butte
Tubing on the Willamette River during the spring and summer months
Attending Duck football games
Checking out the Saturday market in town to support local artisans

Dining/Bars

University of Oregon students are lucky to have a wide array of dining and bar options very near to campus. The blocks around campus offer plenty of options that show off the vibrant, urban vibe of this small metropolis, and many of the bars double as live-music venues. Check out some top rated eateries and bars below!

Restaurants

The Original Pancake House
The Cannery
Pegasus Pizza
Tasty Thai
Toshi’s Ramen

Bars

New Max’s Tavern
Jackalope Lounge
Sam Bond’s Garage
Luckey’s Club
Blairally Vintage Arcade

Outdoors in Eugene, OR

As previously mentioned, outdoor activities are a huge part of life for University of Oregon students. On nice days, students can walk, bike, or run the Willamette River Bike Trail, check out the flora and fauna of Hendricks Park, or hike Mount Pisgah. McKenzie River National Recreation Trail offers breathtaking views of waterfalls, and Skinner Butte Park is a great place to go for a quiet, easy hike.