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With a population of over 130,000, Eugene is Oregon's second largest city. The city is located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette valley, dominated by Skinner Butte to the North of downtown and 310-acre city park Spencer Butte to the South.
Known for its cultural events, Eugene has its own ballet company, opera, and symphony, featuring the internationally known Oregon Bach Festival.
Eugene's climate offers mild winters and gorgeous summers, with an average annual temperature of 53 degrees. Home to the University of Oregon and several renowned colleges, Eugene has a high percentage of educated professionals who have chosen to make Eugene their home.
Within a few hours' drive, you can find the Oregon Coast to the West, skiing and desert climate to the East, or Portland to the North. For more information about the sights and sounds of Eugene, please visit the links below:
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