5 days in Eugene, Cascades & Coast Itinerary

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Florence is known for nature, historic sites, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: experience the excitement of Sandland Adventures, snap pictures at Siuslaw River Bridge, try to win big at Three Rivers Casino, and examine the collection at Given Back Bird Houses Working Museum.

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Chicago to Florence is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Florence is minus 2 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Chicago in August: high temperatures in Florence hover around 68°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to drive to Eugene.

Eugene is a city of the Pacific Northwest located in the U.S. state of Oregon. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): gain insight at University of Oregon and then stroll through Willamette River Trail. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Cascades Raptor Center and then learn about winemaking at King Estate Winery.

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You can drive from Florence to Eugene in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Florence in August: highs in Eugene hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.