Eugene is a lively, bike- and walk-friendly college city centered on the University of Oregon with a strong café, live-music and arts scene, great craft breweries, farmers’ markets, and easy access to hiking, river floats and mountain biking—ideal for multi-week stays where you can balance work with outdoor adventures and social life.
Within about 40–70 miles you can reach Corvallis for more dining and cultural options and Salem for a larger-city feel, while the Oregon Coast and beaches are an easy day- or weekend-trip away.