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You can shop for one-of-a-kind crafts at Eugene's Saturday Market (tel. 541/686-8885; www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org), which covers more than 2 downtown blocks beginning at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Oak Street. The bustling market was founded in 1970 and is something of a bastion of hippie crafts. There are also food vendors, fresh produce, and live music. The market, held April through mid-November, takes place on Saturdays between 10am to 5pm.

Other days of the week, you can explore the Market District, a 6-block area of restored buildings that houses unusual shops, galleries, restaurants, and nightclubs. The 5th Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave. (tel. 541/484-0383; www.5stmarket.com), at the corner of Fifth Avenue and High Street, is the centerpiece of the area. In this shopping center, you'll find New Twist (tel. 541/342-8686), selling fine crafts and wildly artistic jewelry; French Quarter Linens (tel. 541/343-8904; www.frenchquarterlinens.com), selling fine linens; Destinations . . . The Travel Store (tel. 541/302-0787; www.destinations-thetravelstore.com), a travel store; and The Nike Store (tel. 541/342-5155). Also nearby is Down to Earth, 532 Olive St. (tel. 541/342-6820; www.down-to-earth.com), a fascinating garden and housewares shop housed in an old granary building.

If you're interested in art, there is a monthly First Friday Artwalk during which downtown art galleries have openings and stay open late. For information, contact the Lane Arts Council (tel. 541/485-2278; www.lanearts.org). Other times of the month, stop by Opus6ix, 22 W. Seventh Ave. (tel. 541/393-0743; www.opus6ix.com), a downtown gallery featuring works by regional artists.


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