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Best college towns in America: Eugene, Oregon (Home of University of Oregon)

Who doesn’t love the Pacific Northwest? Add in the beauty that comes in the fall and winter across Oregon with a fanatic fanbase that is led by the guy who runs Nike, and that leads to a lot to do in what was once the small town of Eugene, Oregon. Now, it’s a little metropolis.

Eugene is not too far from the Mackenzie River, Cascade Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. So, students and tourists alike can get a feel of many different types of nature. The Skinner Butte Park is a small park but provides some interesting nature to take in. At just 100 acres, it’s likely one of the smallest parks mentioned on this list, but the 682-foot hill is one of the more impressive landmarks.

The Cascades Raptor Center is one of the premier centers for taking care of animals in the area. No, it doesn’t take care of raptors like on Jurassic Park, this is looking at birds like owls and hawks. It has become one of the best tourist attractions in Eugene as they can have 200 birds in their care at one time.

Of course, you want to see a football game in Eugene, but you also want to check out a track and field match at the university. Hayward Field is one of the best track and field stadiums in the world. It often holds Olympic trials for Team USA or championships for USA athletes, and the Prefontaine Classic every year is one of the top events in the sport.