Fifth Street Public Market - Eugene, OR - Favorite shopping destination

The Fifth Street Public Market is a particularly popular shopping district located in Eugene, Oregon. The district is home to numerous stores, restaurants and entertainment options to offer something for all visitors, all in a unique venue with an enticing atmosphere.

The Market was originally opened in 1976 in a building that once housed a poultry business. Since then it's seen a number of improvements and renovations in its time, the most recent of which being in 1992 which saw it completely remodeled with the addition of a new entrance. Today, the Market is home to a great selection of stores, restaurants and services with larger stores mixing with independent retailers to offer a unique selection.

Stores on offer range from independent boutiques to stores selling home-made wares, with just a few of the unique offerings being Melange, Spyce, Elephant's Trunk, Rhythm & Blooms, Toko Asia and Lexi Dog Boutique.

This shopping district is also renowned for its choice of restaurants and eateries, offering the perfect place for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely meal with friends and family. Outdoor tables and chairs invite people to sit and take in the view of the courtyard or of the fountain from the balcony, with just a few of the eateries on offer being Sushi Pure, Noli Italian Cafy, Casablanca and Cafy Glendi, truly showing the international nature of the food options.

The area is also home to a number of office buildings, and with the range of stores and restaurants on offer the workers won't be short of something to do on their lunch break. Then there are a number of additional guest services on offer including gift card sales, lost and found services, a community room, a FedEx drop off point and free Wi-Fi available throughout the complex.

There are a number of entertainment options on offer throughout the year, including singers and musicians serenading customers as they shop and dine. There are also jazz clubs and galleries, which, together with the great selection of restaurants, make the district one of the hottest night spots in the area.

The Market is ideally located to get to from anywhere in the area thanks to its ideal location between four main traffic routes and a number of public transportation options. The Market is open throughout the year with regular opening hours being 10am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on Sundays. Restaurant and cafy hours often vary and usually have extended opening hours to that of the market itself, and holiday hours are sure to vary so make sure to check in advance.

This is a shopping district that's far removed from the traditional idea of a shopping mall, but that's what makes it so appealing. The Fifth Street Public Market is a unique and eclectic mix of stores and services that's renowned in the local area and beyond, and is well worth the trip for anyone looking to browse through some unique and particularly interesting stores.