Eugene Oregon Condos

Nicknamed "The Emerald City",  Eugene is the third largest city in Oregon and located 103 miles south of Portland. The main reason for choosing a condominium here is that it has been dubbed as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. .  Convenient to both the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon coast it is nestled at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers at the south end of the Willamette Valley. Combining the elements of big city cultural sophistication and small town charm, Eugene's motto is "The World's Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors." Its natural beauty is arresting and the arts scene thrives, a perfect combination of amenties to enhance your condo lifestyle.

If bicyling ranks at the top of your list Eugene is rated as one of the top ten cycling cities in the U.S., offering miles and miles of biking, walking and jogging paths. The paths sweep everywhere along the Willamette River, meander through lush parks, and gardens and even around retail areas.   The University of Oregon, itself an arboretum with over 500 species of trees, has architecturally pleasing buildings, some dating back to the 1870s, shady, tree-lined footpaths and beautiful landscaping. Fern Ridge Lake, just outside of town, is ideal for anglers. It is also a great place for picnicking, camping, swimming, water skiing or sailing. Wine tasting is a wonderful way to spend a romantic afternoon or to entertain out-of-town guests. There are many great vineyards and wineries within a 30 mile radius of Eugene. Renowned for it's cultural events, Eugene is the home of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts which offers ballets and opera's in it's several different halls. Another great excursion in Eugene would be a visit to the The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, which was built in 1888 on a hill overlooking the city of Eugene. The three families who occupied the house witnessed and contributed to the transformation of Eugene from a frontier farming town to a thriving education and commercial center. Known in its day as the "Castle on the Hill," the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House stands as a classic example of Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion of the late 19th century.

The University of Oregon's Outdoor Program is devoted to having fun in the outdoors while being conscious of our environment and is open to people of all ages. Eugene contains urban forest. The University of Oregon campus is host to over 500 species of trees. The city maintains scenic hiking trails that pass on the fringe of residential neighborhoods in the southern edge of the city. Eugene contains many parks. To the north is Skinner Butte Park. Hendricks Park is situated upon a knoll to the east and is famous for it's rhodendron garden. A climb up Spencer Butte, located just south of Eugene, offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city as it sits upon the headwaters of the Willamette River.

Eugene's condo homeowner is always a short walk to a wide variety of restaurants, coffeehouses, cafes and brew pubs. Every type of food is served in the city from vegetarian to barbeque and the downtown area is known for its ever-popular microbreweries. Eugene is also home to the oldest weekly open air crafts festival in the U.S. and features local arts and crafts, food and music.

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