Lane district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Eugene

Eugene is a city in Lane district, Oregon, United States, home to about 163,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Park Blocks (1 km), Shelton-McMurphey House (1 km) and Great Blue Heron (1 km).

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Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Lane district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eugene at a glance

Location
Lane district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 163,460
Coordinates
44.0521° N, 123.0867° W
Places within 50 km
122 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Eugene

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eugene: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Eugene

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is East Skinner Butte Historic District (1 km); the best-known is Shelton-McMurphey House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eugene

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is Fern Ridge Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Eugene

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is Upper Trestle Creek Falls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eugene

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is Alton Baker Community Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eugene

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is Climbing Columns (1 km); the best-known is Mount Pisgah (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Eugene

15 parks within 100 km of Eugene. The closest is Park Blocks (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Eugene

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eugene
  2. 1 km Park Blocks · park, Lane
  3. 1 km Shelton-McMurphey House · heritage site, Lane
  4. 2 km Alton Baker Community Garden · garden, Lane
  5. 1 km University Hall · nature spot, Lane
  6. 1 km Villard Hall · nature spot, Lane
  7. 1 km Back to Eugene

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How to reach Eugene

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    Within 15 km of Eugene

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eugene by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5272East Skinner Butte Historic District (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1232Fern Ridge Lake (21 km)
    Waterfalls532Upper Trestle Creek Falls (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens924Alton Baker Community Garden (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints518Climbing Columns (1 km)
    Parks815Park Blocks (1 km)
    Churches1013Eugene Faith Center (3 km)
    Other attractions1010Eugene Group (1 km)
    Museums910Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Norwood Island (48 km)
    Temples11Willamette Valley Oregon Temple (7 km)

    Eugene: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eugene?

    Park Blocks (park, about 1 km), Shelton-McMurphey House (heritage site, about 1 km), Great Blue Heron (attraction, about 1 km), Alton Baker Community Garden (garden, about 1 km), Villard Hall (nature spot, about 1 km), University Hall (nature spot, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eugene?

    122 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eugene?

    East Skinner Butte Historic District, about 1 km by road; Shelton-McMurphey House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eugene?

    Fern Ridge Lake, about 21 km by road; Green Reservoir (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Eugene?

    Upper Trestle Creek Falls, about 4 km by road; Cascade Presbyterian Church (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eugene?

    Start in Eugene, visit Park Blocks, then Shelton-McMurphey House, then Alton Baker Community Garden, then University Hall, then Villard Hall, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eugene?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Eugene

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eugene’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eugene on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.