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soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Milkshakes and smoothies too. Live music on
weekends; two other locations in town.
Luc NORTHWESTERN$$$
( 541-753-4171; www.i-love-luc.com ; 134 SW 4th St; mains $16-21; 4:30-9pm Wed-Sun)
Small, elegant restaurant with fantastic food. It's a short menu but what's there counts:
think butter-poached salmon in a white bean ragout and rabbit medallions with apple-
wood bacon. There are only 13 tables, so reserve ahead.
Information
Visit Corvallis Information Center ( 800-334-8118; www.visitcorvallis.com ; 420 NW 2nd St;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri) Located in the Chamber of Commerce, across from the Super 8
Motel.
Getting There & Around
The nearest airport is in Eugene; Hut ( 541-753-7831; www.hutshuttle.com ) has shuttle ser-
vices. Greyhound ( 541-757-1797; www.greyhound.com ; 153 NW 4th St) and Valley Retriev-
er ( 541-265-2253; www.kokkola-bus.com ) provide the city's long-distance bus services.
Local (free) bus service is provided by Corvallis Transit (CTS; 541-766-6998;
www.corvallistransit.com ) . For an eco-transportation choice around town, contact Corvallis
Pedicab ( 541-609-8949; www.corvallispedicab.com ) or rent a bike at Peak Sports (
541-754-6444; www.peaksportscorvallis.com ; 121 NW 2nd St) .
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Eugene
POP 158,000
Full of youthful energy, liberal politics, alternative lifestylers and with a fun-loving at-
mosphere, eclectic Eugene is a vibrant stop along your I-5 travels. Also known as
'Tracktown,' the city is famous for its track-and-field champions - Nike was born here,
after all. And while Eugene maintains a working-class base in timber and manufacturing,
some of the state's most unconventional citizens live here as well - ex-hippie activists,
eco-green anarchists, upscale entrepreneurs and high-tech heads.
Eugene offers a great art scene, exceptionally fine restaurants, boisterous festivals,
miles of riverside paths and several lovely parks. Its location at the confluence of the