Eugenecascadescoast

Eugene, Cascades & Coast operates as the official destination marketing organization for Lane County, Oregon, serving visitors and event planners interested in the region spanning from the central Oregon Coast through the Cascade Mountains and anchored by Eugene and Springfield in the South Willamette Valley.

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center 550 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401 541.484.5307 [email protected]

Administrative Office 754 Olive Street, Eugene OR 97401

Travel Lane County (dba Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission) provides comprehensive visitor services and meeting planning support:

• •Free visitor guides and brochures distributed at the downtown visitor center
• •Trip planning assistance for outdoor adventures, wine country tours, and coastal experiences
• •Meeting and event venue coordination for conferences, corporate retreats, and group gatherings
• •Sports tourism programming through the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission
• •Accessibility consulting for meetings and outdoor recreation

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region operates as a year-round destination with distinct seasonal offerings:

Winter Activities: - Winter waterfalls and hiking - Snow sports at mountain resorts like Willamette Pass - Holiday tree cutting - Cellar season wine tastings (November-March) - Winter music festivals (Florence Winter Music Festival runs Jan 22-24, 2026)

Spring Through Fall: - Mountain biking and trail cycling - River rafting and fishing guide services - Hiking to waterfalls and alpine meadows - Beach access and coastal exploration - Whale watching and sea lion viewing - Dune buggy tours and sandboarding - Stargazing and sky watching - Birding and wildlife observation - Hot springs access

The region features:

• •Waterfalls: Multiple cascades including Sweet Creek Falls
• •Covered bridges: Historic pioneer-era structures
• •Wine country: King Estate Winery and multiple tasting rooms
• •Coastal landmarks: Heceta Head Lighthouse
• •Outdoor recreation: Old growth forests, beaches, pristine lakes and reservoirs
• •Urban culture: McDonald Theater, museums, and arts venues
• •Running heritage: TrackTown designation at University of Oregon's Hayward Field—"the running capital of the world"

For convention and meeting planners, they offer:

• •Venue database and recommendations
• •Hotel and accommodations coordination
• •No sales tax advantage on events held in the region
• •Wine country and vineyard venue options
• •Museum and historic venue experiences
• •Transportation and logistics planning
• •Sustainable meeting certification support
• •Accessible meeting accommodations

The organization connects visitors with:

• •Professional tour guides and local expertise
• •Gear rental and sales businesses
• •River guides for fishing and rafting
• •Mountain biking trail access
• •Skiing and snow sports at nearby resorts
• •Disc golf courses and skateparks
• •Adventure packages including Crater Lake tours, Cascades Mountain tours, and Central Oregon Coast excursions

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