Independence, OregonJensen Arctic MuseumSarah Helmick State Recreation SiteWillamette ValleyHolman State WaysideAnkeny National Wildlife RefugeMinto-Brown Island Park
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Independence

Independence is a town in Polk district, Oregon, United States of about 9,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 6 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jensen Arctic Museum, Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site and Willamette Valley.

44.8512° N, 123.1868° WPop. 9,227

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see136
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Jensen Arctic Museum, museum near Independence
Must-see

Jensen Arctic Museum

Museum · 5 km

Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, nature spot near Independence
Must-see

Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site

Nature spot · 11 km

Willamette Valley, viewpoint near Independence
Must-see

Willamette Valley

Viewpoint · 11 km · Marion

Places near Independence by type

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One day from Independence

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Independence
  2. Jensen Arctic Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sarah Helmick State Recreation Sitenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ankeny National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Willamette Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Holman State Waysidepark · 45 min
  7. Back in Independence
Today’s loopIndependenceStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Independence?

Jensen Arctic Museum (museum, about 5 km), Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site (nature spot, about 11 km), Willamette Valley (viewpoint, about 11 km), Holman State Wayside (park, about 14 km), Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 14 km), Minto-Brown Island Park (island, about 17 km).

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

34 places on Spotwander: 6 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to Independence?

Holman State Wayside, about 14 km by road; Enchanted Forest (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Independence?

Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, about 11 km by road; Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Independence?

Start in Independence, visit Jensen Arctic Museum, then Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site, then Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, then Willamette Valley, then Holman State Wayside, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.