Eugene, Oregon is blessed with a special and unique sets of assets. Eugene has a rich and vibrant arts community that includes the world acclaimed Bach Festival, the Hult Center for the performing arts with eight resident companies, the Cuthbert amphitheater. First Friday Art walk attract people to downtown art galleries. The Saturday market and Eugene Celebration draws out visitors from throughout the region. With two rivers and two buttes,situated between the coast and the mountains, Eugene is an outdoors' enthusiasts' heaven. The University of Oregon contributes significantly to Eugene's attraction with its museum of arts, and school of music. The University also provides recreational facilities with Autzen stadium, McArthur Court and Hayward Field. Eugene has over 60 miles of hiking and biking trails, 3,000 acres of natural areas and wetlands and 122 parks. Long known as one of the nation's most nature friendly and livable city, Eugene was named America's #1 Green city. Eugene will be the host to the 2008 Olympic track and field trials. Eugene is truly the world's greatest city for the arts and outdoors.