Umatilla district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Pendleton

Pendleton is a town in Umatilla district, Oregon, United States, home to about 16,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks and 30 churches. The must-see places are McKay Reservoir (9 km), Umatilla National Forest (31 km) and Fort Henrietta Park Echo (41 km).

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Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton, Umatilla district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pendleton at a glance

Location
Umatilla district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 16,881
Coordinates
45.6721° N, 118.7886° W
Places within 50 km
140 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Pendleton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pendleton: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pendleton

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is Owen Hill (2 km); the best-known is Pilot Rock (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pendleton

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is Centennial Park (1 km); the best-known is Umatilla National Forest (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Pendleton

40 parks within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is Centennial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Pendleton

31 churches within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pendleton

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is Crater Lake (3 km); the best-known is McKay Reservoir (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pendleton

13 museums within 100 km of Pendleton. The closest is Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon (1 km); the best-known is Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pendleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pendleton
  2. 1 km South Main Street Commercial Historic District · heritage site, Umatilla
  3. 12 km Tamástslikt Cultural Institute · museum, Walla Walla
  4. 23 km Umatilla National Forest · nature spot, Umatilla
  5. 25 km McKay Reservoir · reservoir, Benton
  6. 9 km Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame · museum, Benton
  7. 1 km Back to Pendleton

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    Places near Pendleton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints60Owen Hill (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens40Centennial Park (1 km)
    Parks40Centennial Park (1 km)
    Churches31First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs20Crater Lake (3 km)
    Other attractions14Statue of Madame Stella Darby (1 km)
    Museums13Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon (1 km)
    Forts & heritage10South Main Street Commercial Historic District (1 km)
    Waterfalls5Three Mile Falls Pool (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Goose Island (80 km)
    Temples1Masonic Temple (Pendleton, Oregon) (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1McNary Beach (60 km)
    Caves1Gibson Cave (87 km)

    Pendleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pendleton?

    McKay Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), South Main Street Commercial Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame (museum, about 1 km), Kuma-am (attraction, about 4 km), Umatilla National Forest (nature spot, about 31 km), Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (museum, about 12 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks, 30 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pendleton?

    Owen Hill, about 2 km by road; Coombs Canyon (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pendleton?

    Centennial Park, about 1 km by road; Pioneer Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pendleton?

    Centennial Park, about 1 km by road; Brownfield Park (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pendleton?

    Start in Pendleton, visit South Main Street Commercial Historic District, then Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, then Umatilla National Forest, then McKay Reservoir, then Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pendleton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Pendleton

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