Eugene, Oregon

Eugene is the third largest city http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/local/euggov.htm#Facts:Cite_sources and boasts the second largest metropolitan population http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=1119225167&men=gcis&lng=en&gln=xx&dat=32&geo=-223&srt=pnan&col=aohdq&pt=a&va=x&geo=-3793 in the state of Oregon, and is also the county seat of Lane County, Oregon. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie River and the Willamette River, about 60 miles (97 km) east of the Oregon Coast. According to the 2000 census, it has a total population of 137,893. As of July 1, 2003 the US Census Bureau estimated the population of Eugene to be 142,185. The city's population is expected to further grow to 228,400 within the next 10 years.

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Oregon's largest school, the University of Oregon is located in Eugene. Other institutions of higher learning include Northwest Christian College, Lane Community College, Eugene Bible College and Gutenberg College.

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University of Oregon - Lane Community College - Eugene Bible College - Gutenberg College

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Cultural attractions in Eugene include the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, resident ballet, theater, opera and symphony, Bach Festival, Historic District, walking tours, 23 art galleries and museums,and the Willamette Science and Technology Center (now called "The Science Factory") . The Three Sisters Wilderness and the Oregon Dunes are just a short drive away. Local events include: Eugene Celebration, Lane County Fair, Asian Celebration, and the Oregon Country Fair.

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Hult Center for the Performing Arts - Bach Festival - Historic District - Willamette Science and Technology Center - Three Sisters Wilderness - Oregon Dunes - Eugene Celebration - Lane County Fair - Asian Celebration - Oregon Country Fair

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The largest library in Oregon is in Eugene, the Knight Library, at the University. The Eugene Public Library recently moved into a new, larger building downtown. It uses state-of-the-art technology such as an automated checking system, which sorts the books using RFID chips.

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To the north of downtown is Skinner Butte park. Forested Hendricks Park is famous for its Rhododendron Garden. Alton Baker Park, along the Willamette river, attracts visitors to jog its running paths, bike its endless bike paths & bike bridges, swim the wild Willamette, canoe the millrace, sit at the duck ponds, and visit the Owens Rose Garden. A climb up Spencer Butte, south of the city, offers a lovely look at Eugene and the headwaters of the Willamette. Mount Pisgah Arboretum, to the east, is another large & special park, and host to the annual mushroom festival.

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Skinner Butte - Hendricks Park - Alton Baker Park

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Eugene is a tree city, with an especially dense urban forest.

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The nearest ski resort, Willamette Pass, is one hour by car. On the way, along highway 58, is Eugene's reservoir

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and lake district, the Oakridge mountain bike trails, hot springs, and the spectacular Fall Creek falls.

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